We managed to get a one night stay on a bank holiday, real bonus. The accomodation is very clean and comfortable and we had great views of the surrounding fells, very atmospheric even in the cloud and rain. We stayed in the guest house for a lovely home cooked authentic Thai meal to be recommended , and breakfast next morning... More

Stayed at the guest house last year for 3 nights, although it did rain a lot (typical!) we still had a good time. The guest house is clean and in a central location. The room came with a clean un-suite, double bed and had nice views out to the countryside. The owns were very friendly and the breakfast was cumbrian... More

Stayed at Shemara last weekend (one of the few guest houses that will allow you to stay for just one night) and enjoyed the stay immensely. Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts. We were allowed to park our car outside when we arrived in the morning, the room and en suite bathroom were spotless and with everything you... More

Just returned from our second visit to the Shemara Guest House and once again we could not fault a thing. The accommodation is spotlessly clean, well furnished and in a wonderful position for Keswick town centre. Fon and Richard are lovely friendly hosts and the Thai evening meals and Cumbrian breakfasts are excellent. We were there to celebrate my husbands... More

We stayed here for two nights from 21st Feb, having sampled the fabulous Thailand food in the restaurant here on a few previous occasions, we decided this time , why not stay here as well. We have been regular visitors to keswick for over 35 years, in that time we have stayed in a multitude of guest houses including the... More

My husband and I stayed there in August 2012. It’s a lovely guest house. It’s run by a couple and they are very nice and helpful people. The guest house is very clean throughout. The bathrooms were modern and were super clean, the rooms were well furnished. Rooms and bathrooms are cleaned every day. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. They... More

My wife and I stayed here between Xmas and New Year for the second time this year, excellent as usual. Will be back again this year. Richard and Fon are top people. Great base for town centre, pubs and food /beer was great, weather no so good but as they say you pay yor money you take your choice with... More

This was our 3rd New Year break at the Shemara, excellent again. We decided at short notice to go a day early and needed to change rooms. But Richard moved everything for us, thank you. We cannot fault this guest house. It has recently been decorated and the en-suites updated. Everything is to a high standard. New items have been... More

Surprised not to see this rated higher up in the list of keswick B&Bs - difficult to imagine there are a lot which are better than here. Comfortable, well furnished rooms, good breakfasts (I didnt eat in, so cannot comment on the evening meals) and hosts who were friendly but not obtrusive. Recommended