“Superb choice!”
Wonderful, friendly hosts. Great facilities and service. Peaceful house. Excellent breakfast. Superb location
Tim3 days ago
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★★★★·Keswick·9.5
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or just type it — “around the 20th, three nights”
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Dolly Waggon Guest House, an adults‑only B&B in Keswick, offers rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, free Wi‑Fi and sweeping mountain views. Guests enjoy a varied breakfast—continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free—served in an outdoor seating area. Situated under 1 km from Theatre by the Lake, a 17‑minute walk to the National Trust, and close to Derwentwater Lake and Cat Bells, it boasts a reputation for immaculate cleanliness and a friendly host.
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How guests rate the property, aspect by aspect.
Wonderful, friendly hosts. Great facilities and service. Peaceful house. Excellent breakfast. Superb location
Tim·3 days ago
I felt right at home and the staff were friendly, but parking was a nightmare and they didn’t accommodate early‑morning arrivals.
Debbie·2 weeks ago
Very central and very comfortable
Maureen·2 weeks ago
We loved staying here because it’s within easy walking distance of Keswick’s main restaurants and shops; Vanessa, the host, was very attentive at breakfast, took care of our coffee needs, and suggested walking routes that made the trip even better. The twin room had a nicely sized bathroom, was spotless when we arrived, and after we stayed for a week we were happy to have updated towels delivered—something we’d seen in a review that the host hadn’t provided new ones before. Thoughtful touches like coffee facilities and a tray for muddy boots/shoes were handy for a Lake District walk. Breakfast was good and the stay felt peaceful. A bonus was discovering Hellvelyn’s street bakery, which we tried because of a recommendation and it was open one of the days we were there. I would gladly stay again. The only downside was that we were on the top floor; even with a fan the room got uncomfortably warm during early August, and like many UK properties it wasn’t air‑conditioned. A lower floor might have been cooler, but we didn’t try that. That was the only gripe and it’s to be expected in the hottest part of summer.
Georgia·2 weeks ago
Paul gave me a fantastic welcome at check‑in, the room was very clean and cozy, the location is within walking distance to the town centre and the lake, and it’s very quiet at night!
Christine·3 weeks ago