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Powter Howe

3.0 star property

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Lake view
Garden
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Garden
Double Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Thornthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5SQ
  • Bassenthwaite Lake
    7 min walk
  • The Cottage in the Wood
    3 min drive
  • Maryport Station
    27 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    60 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Front of property

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4.2 out of 5, Very good, (314)
The price is €101
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
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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 Cumberland 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

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

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.

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. 182 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
It was the most beautiful place to stay. Old worldly charm, delicious cooked breakfast and a little plate with cakes when we got back from a day out. There was a cozy open fire to sit and read by and our hostess was friendly and helpful. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
A unique property,and a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best BnB ever
It was one of the most comfortable stays I’ve ever had. From the cozy cottage to the home cooked breakfast with the stunning views of the Lake District from the garden. There were baby chickens running around and cows just over the fence. The room was comfortable and the house was very nice and warm. I could not recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very welcoming. The house and gardens were stunning and steeped in history. The breakfast was plentiful and home-cooked. We look forward to returning in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly recommended
Stayed for a week, wish it could have been longer! Host was faultlessly polite and helpful. Wonderful accommodation, fantastic location and stunning scenery. Breakfast was so tasty, I bought some eggs to take him with me. On site dogs were well behaved and friendly. Great base for exploring the Lake District, with quick access to Keswick and surrounding area. Room was comfy, en suite was clean, and the gardens were beautiful. Will come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Host is a wonderful lady and makes you feel at home. Less than 10 minutes walk to Bassenthwaite Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted somewhere peaceful away from tourists and crowds and I got it. I also wanted a place that wasn't as commercialized as most other places in The Lakes, and I got it. I found, to my great delight, something largely unchanged by commercial pressure and time. Sunlit oak floors and furniture and deep plush furnishings that echoed the sounds of birds and hens running free in the sumptuous gardens that tumbled down to the view of the lake. Two old rescue dogs that minded their own business unless engaged, each seemingly unconscious of their great fortune in having been rescued by the owner, Mrs. Lockwood, who is as diligent with her visitors as she is with her beloved canines. A breakfast room that wouldn't look out of place in a period English drama, to complement the rest of the immaculately-maintained ramshackle long house that weaves and curves around entwining stairs, whose delicate scents preserve in some places the woodsmoke tang of generations of family winters around elegant fire grates. The house is unblemished and unencumbered by tasteless tat and modernity; no TV's to annoy other guests, but with quality Wi-Fi that keeps visitors connected, if they must be, in such a space of peace and quiet. It's perfect for combing quiet relaxation with the frenetic pace of Lakeside tourism.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was lovely and welcoming. The area was super quiet. And the private drive was available for parking car, keeping car safe. The room was clean, spacious. Walk to nearby lake in less than 10 min. Close to Keswick area. The bed was comfortable (I stayed in twin room).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cottage in a quite area, very close to lake. Thank you Karen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan Ernest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old Elizabethan farmhouse in a glorious garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast and a gracious host!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property set in a beautiful location. The host was very welcoming and we enjoyed a good chat each day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful and will be back. One of the highlights of our trip back home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property and home with such a warm and welcoming host :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an eccentric
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, traditional B&B in a rambling, Tudor-era house; really easy to get to from the main A66. The fire was lit and Karen was feeding the chickens when I arrived. It's that kind of a place, and feels like a family home: come if you hate corporate, soulless uniformity. Beautifully maintained, extensive gardens, including a former tennis lawn. There's a footpath that leads to Bassenthwaite Lake in 10 mins, views of the surrounding hills from the house and garden, and the wonderful Karen who couldn't be kinder or more welcoming. Feeds the soul!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Gorgeous setting, but a bit remote. Nearest pub/restaurant 3 miles distant. Lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my second time staying here, a fantastic character property ran by someone equally as fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property set in a quiet location with beautiful gardens. The host was absolutely fantastic and served up an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place to stay! Everything about this place was just brilliant: beautiful old house and garden, sitting room for guests with open fire in the evening, great breakfast, a lovely walk down to the lake, easy to find, a short drive from Keswick, comfortable room, great host, felt welcome and at home. If I get the chance, I will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024