Lakeside House B & B Keswick

We had an amazing long weekend at Lakeside House. The location far beat our expectations - youre so close to everything and yet its really quiet too. The view from our room of the mountains was stunning - I couldve stared at it for hours! Breakfast was lovely, and I really couldnt fault the service. Very friendly and professional. Personally I do like a lie in while away so wouldve preferred a later breakfast time than 8-9am but I completely see why they have it at this time.
Apr 26th, 2023

Apr 26th, 2023

Lakeside House B&B is in a quiet area next to Hope park yet only 2 minutes from the high street. The corner room that we stayed in (No8 2nd floor) was large with a very comfortable King size bed, powerful shower and great views of the hills and the park. The cooked breakfast and buffet selection was extensive and the coffee was good. The hosts were knowledgeable about the area and able to recommend several good walks away from the crowds and provided some good restaurant recommendations as well. There is no dedicated parking but during our stay we found no problem parking within 50 metres of the front door on The Heads but parking is available in the Lakeside and also Pay and Display carpark a short walk away My first visit to the Lakes and Lakeside House provided a comfortable base to explore the area. We will be back!
Apr 4th, 2023

Lakeside House is a lovely B&B in a great location, and has the potential to remain a good business, as it has been for some years. However, our stay was completely ruined by the unbelievable outburst that Ivan made on my husband, and indirectly at me. The hammering on the bedroom door was extremely shocking, but the tirade and abusive behaviour that followed was both ludicrous and frightening. He then threatened to throw us out. It was unwarranted under any circumstances, let alone the very minor event that occurred. Ivan has done this before, both to guests and staff. My husband has not stayed in the Lakeside before. The dining room door had been open 15 minutes before when we arrived at 4.45 or so, and received a very warm welcome from Holly. It was only 15 minutes later when my husband walked through the door, which was not locked and had no sign to say it was closed, simply to ask for the Wi-Fi code. He was in the room for no more than 1 minute. If you do not want people to come in, simply put a sign on the door which says closed or lock the door. You are supposed to be in the hospitality sector, which would mean being hospitable. Please note that this door remained open and the room in use well after 6pm on the subsequent evenings. Holly was lovely all the way through, and just so sweet and welcoming. Ivan, was not. If you are going to behave with such an aggressive outburst at the slightest thing, you will not have a business for long. My husbands crime was simply nothing. To tell us that you dont want people like us in your place was deeply upsetting, on top of the huge upset we had already experienced last week. We did not need to be bullied, harassed and intimidated by anyone, let alone a hotel proprietor. You would have done Basil Fawlty proud. However, we are exactly the type of guests you want in your place. We are mature, responsible, quiet, friendly and cause no trouble whatsoever. Our age group can also often afford to go away as much as we want to do so. We gave Holly and Ivan the right to explain themselves prior to posting this review. They did not reply.
Apr 1st, 2023

Mar 26th, 2023