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About the Hotel
Portland House 19 Leonard Street, Keswick (Cumbria), CA12 4EL,
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Near Derwentwater lake
Perfect
9.7
/10
5.0
/5
Loved by Portland House guests
homemade shortbread
fruit salad
five star breakfast
comfortable beds
Netflix in room
"Wonderful breakfast made each morning for each guest based on a menu checklist filled out the evening before."
Steenwyk from United States
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"Colin's breakfasts were magic!"
Tim M from United Kingdom
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"The bed was so comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious!"
Sam T from United Kingdom
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"Great location- just minutes from the centre of town."
Leslie K from United Kingdom
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Portland House: B&B in Keswick with homemade cakes, free parking, and mountain views
Activities & Recreation
Portland House offers bicycle rental, bike tours, bowling, golf course access, mini golf, pub crawls, walking tours, and water sport facilities on site. Guests can also explore Derwentwater Lake 3 km away or Cat Bells 8 km from the property. Hiking and cycling routes start directly from the town centre, which is a 3-minute walk from the guest house.
Rooms & Comfort
Each room includes a private bathroom, a dining area, a TV, and a wardrobe. Some rooms offer mountain views, ground-floor access, and a super king-sized bed with a walk-in shower. The hotel provides soundproof rooms, heating, and facilities for disabled guests with emergency cord, raised toilet, and grab rails.
Location & Parking
The guest house is located on a quiet residential street, a 3-minute walk from Keswick town centre and the Moot Hall. Free street parking is available outside the property, and there is no dedicated car park. Buttermere Lake is 17 km away, and Newcastle International Airport is 127 km from the hotel.
Breakfast & Hospitality
Breakfast is cooked to order with a menu that includes fresh fruit salad, full English, porridge, and special diet menus. Homemade cakes and shortbread are available daily in the dining room, along with a Douwe Egberts coffee machine and fresh milk from the guest fridge. Guests pre-order their breakfast the night before, and the hosts accommodate early departures.
Accessibility & Safety
The hotel is wheelchair accessible with a ground-floor unit, emergency cord in bathroom, raised toilet, and toilet with grab rails. Safety features include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access to the property. Board games and puzzles are available for guests, and the hotel provides special diet menus on request.
Highlights
Activities: Bicycle rental, water sports, bowling, golf, pub crawls
Location: 3-minute walk to town, free street parking
Rooms: Mountain views, super king beds, ground-floor units