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Powter Howe

3.0 star property

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Lake view
Exterior
Garden
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Free daily English breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Thornthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5SQ
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Whinlatter Forest Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Powter Howe

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Whinlatter Forest Park
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a garden, a lobby fireplace, and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Powter Howe offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Powter Howe. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bassenthwaite Lake. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a lobby fireplace
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 6 minutes by car from Derwent Pencil Museum and 6 minutes from Derwentwater
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Powter Howe also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Keswick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Powter Howe Keswick
Powter Howe Bed & breakfast
Powter Howe Bed & breakfast Keswick

Powter Howe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Amazing.

This was the best place I have stayed in for years. I would love to go back again..... Lovely breakfast, good parking, fantastic internet and brilliant hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay while hiking in the Lake District.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is in a beautiful location and we were greeted by Alfie. We were made welcome from the very beginning and looked after well. Our twin room was perfect with amazing views. We were recommended a walk to the lake and took a picnic, beautiful scenery and incredibly relaxing. A must do! We were provided with a delicious cooked breakfast and fresh bread. We will absolutely be visiting again and we wished we’d stayed longer than 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place and the hostess is quite hospitable. Lovely old farmhouse. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful property with a lovely host. It isn’t anything flash but if you’re looking for quaint and original then this is perfect. It is an older house so has the creaky floor boards and matching decor. Bathroom is clean and newer. Slices were provided on arrival and a beautiful English breakfast included the next morning. Was able to go for walk down to the nearby lake and take in the surrounding beauty. Would be a great place to base yourself for exploring the lakes district further.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great b and b near K

A very pleasant establishment just outside Keswick. Free parking and local bus stop. Room is in a really old terrace cottage full of character. The proprietor had a roaring fire going and she offered some homemade cafe to have with a brew. Breakfast was great - the eggs were fresh and provided by the hens in the garden. Can't wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, warm, clean, friendly - this place is packed full of charm and original features couldn't have asked for a better place to stay - thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy it go back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Host and great location.

Cracking location and friendly host who couldn’t do enough to help you. A great place to get away from it all, yet only a short cycle to Keswick
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Amenities
I have really enjoyed my stay here, it's a wonderful home in beautiful surroundings. The owner could not be more be welcoming and helpful. Had a great sleep and first class breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another lovely stay at Powter Howe

A peaceful location, a welcoming and attentive host, beautiful surroundings, and great food. A nice escape from the noise of Keswick town centre. I had a very comfortable bedroom and the bathroom was everything I needed after a hard day running up the fells. It's nice to sit in the garden and watch the hens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfully charming

Wonderfully charming quaint b&b. Greeted on arrival by the very welcoming host who immediately set the fire away and brought me cake and biscuits, she was very helpful and informative regarding local walks. The property and grounds are superbly maintained and it was so peaceful watching the chickens roaming freely from my bedroom window and listening to the birds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Powter Howe is a wonderful place to stay. So welcoming and homely for a B&B. A beautiful old house and garden, plenty of space, very peaceful, a lovely breakfast and open fire in the evening. Mrs Lockwood is an excellent host, and the other guests who stayed during my 9-night visit were very pleasant as well. There are lovely short walks nearby to the lake and in the woods, and only 10 minutes drive to Keswick. I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

A beautiful location, very peaceful and a welcoming host who was very attentive. A lovely spacious bedroom, great bathroom. Breakfast was substantial and I enjoyed the short walk down to the lake, along with the gardens which added to the vibe, along with the hens! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. A very informal and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, beautiful property. I was really well looked after, cakes and biscuits in the afternoon. The breakfast was amazing-couldn’t fault a thing. My room was very comfortable and had everything I needed. I would absolutely recommend a stay here and would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lakeland heaven

A beautiful, secluded, charming 15th Century farmhouse with stunningviews. Delightful host, a superb breakfast and I'll definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025