Six Castlegate is a beautifully restored historical home. The rooms are all attractively decorated in tasteful colours and the hosts are extremely welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is fresh and portions are large so take advantage of the directons to the surrounding lake walks that the hosts have on hand! more

We have just returned from a weekend in Six Castlegate and must share with you how fantastic it was. Alan & Angela (owners) just could not do enough for us, nothing was too much trouble. The guest house is beautiful. We stayed in the Skiddaw room on the top floor. Here we found a really comfy bed complete with soft... more

I was looking to stay for a night near Keswick but being Easter Bank Holiday,this was the only place that I could get a single night booking.We were in for a lovely surprise.Inspite of being so close to the town centre (Wordsworth house is just a 5 min walk away and so is Jennings Brewery) it was away from the... more

This place is a dream. Some 8 months or so of hard work and renovation have brought this place to a remarkable level of aesthetics as a bed and breakfast. The reception is warming, the rooms are cosy, and the facilities are second to none. I have paid at least £80 a night if not a lot more for accommodation... more

Very nice B&B conveniently located in the town centre. Our host showed us great personal attention and the standard of the room was first class. Nice breakfasts. The only downside was lack of convenient parking. more

We managed to book a twin room at short notice and couldn't believe our luck when we arrived and saw our room. Fabulous! with a luxurious bathroom supplied with large thick towels. The breakfasts were great as they offered a large selection of fresh fruit, yogurts and great cereals along with plenty of fresh coffee and tea all served in... more

My husband and I stayed at Six Castlegate guesthouse in mid-May of this year. Since returning to the US, we have often reminisced about our visit to Cockermouth and our experience at Six Castlegate. The whole experience was kind of magical, beginning with being able to book a room on short notice via my Blackberry. We arrived the following morning... more