Laurel Bank Guest House

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Laurel Bank Guest House is located in Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District. Free WiFi access is available and each room has its own private, allocated parking space. Keswick town centre is just a mile away and features a variety of places to eat and drink. Rooms are individually designed and all are en suite with complimentary toiletries. Each room comes complete with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Many rooms have a beautiful mountain view. The included breakfast is cooked to order and served in the property's bright dining room. A full English breakfast, fresh fruits and yoghurts, pastries and grilled smoked haddock with a poached egg are just a few of the options available. Derwent Water is 2 miles from the property, whilst Theatre by the Lake is 5 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Miyuki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely house with lots of character in a great location with great hosts.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice clean room. Very good breakfast. About a mile from Keswick centre but easy walk into town and on bus route.on site secure parking”
Warren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming hosts, tasty breakfast, comfy bed, short walk into town.”
Jordan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sue and Gary are lovely, we couldn't have had better hosts. Location was perfect, about a mile walk into Keswick. We had the room which we were allowed to bring our Black Lab and breakfasts were perfect! We will be back again ASAP *****”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“really nice B&B ran by a lovely couple. Excellent breakfast. Secure parking. The owners were extremely informative and helpful during our stay.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sue and Gary were very attentive from the start. Their knowledge of the local area and beyond was very helpful. Breakfast was excellent and the room was very clean. 20 minute walk from Keswick can be done safely along the disused railway track...”
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“lovely room with lovely touches, tissues, coasters and clock. Fantastic breakfast. Lovely couple”
Liana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gary and Sue were great hosts. Lovely people, who shared a lot of information about the area - hikes, places to eat etc. Delicious breakfasts, comfortable bed, clean room, great location. We loved that we could bring our dog with us, and he...”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and you could see straight away how well maintained the property was.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“owners very knowledgeable to the area and helpful breakfast was excellent”

Managed by Sue & Gary

Company review score: 9.9Based on 246 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I enjoy walking the hill with our two Labradors. I have extensive knownledge of the mountains, having climbed every mountain in England over 2,000 feet in height. I am a qualified Climbing, Caving, Canoeing and Biathlon Instructor; and in the past led expeditions to the Alps and Cross Country Sking in Norway

Property information

Laurel Bank B & B in Keswick is a charming Victorian guest house offering first class bed & breakfast accommodation in Keswick at the heart of the English Lake District. The proprietors of this idyllic guest house, Sue & Gary Lovatt are always on hand to make your stay as relaxed as possible, with a wealth of knowledge and advice on the area including information on walking, sightseeing, shopping and dining out and about. A FREE private gated Car Park at the rear of the property and a Garage to secure Bicycles. Conveniently situated close to Keswick town centre (Fifteen minutes walk via the disused Keswick Railway line) and the historic Castlerigg Stone Circle Laurel Bank B & B enjoys panoramic views of Grisedale Pike and the wooded slopes of Latrigg. Awarded 4 stars SILVER AWARD by the Visit Britain Walkers Welcome - Help and advice on walking routes to suit and free drying service for 'wet gear' Dogs welcome by arrangement

Neighbourhood information

A queit area of Keswick with good views of the Mountains and Latrigg 15 mins leisurely walk to town via the disused Railway Line. Bus stop 50 metres away along with a Post Box. Only half a mile from Castle Rigg Stone Circle

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:30 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children aged under 2 years old can be accommodated by prior arrangement only.

Children under the age of 12 are charged at GBP 30 per night.

Cots and extra beds are available at the property on request.

Please note ground floor rooms cannot accommodate dogs.

Please inform Laurel Bank Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.