Cumbria House
1 Derwentwater Place Ambleside Rd., Keswick CA12 4DR England
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Ruth and James welcome you to Cumbria House, a beautiful period property with modern conveniences, available on a room-only or self-catering basis. Cumbria House is located on a quiet street in the heart of Keswick, a couple of minutes walk from the town centre, its bars, cafés, restaurants and shops, and has great access to the surrounding lakes and fells.
We offer nightly stays on a room-only basis, which are perfect for solo travellers or couples. And at other times we offer self-catering stays, perfect for large families and groups. There are 8 individually designed bedrooms with their own bathrooms as well as a large dining room and lounge. Self-caterers have exclusive use of the whole house including a large kitchen, second lounge, a utility room, drying room and south facing patio.
There is also free super-fast wifi throughout and a large private off-street car park for seven cars.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bicycle rental
Boating
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
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Hiking
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Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Iron
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Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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1 Derwentwater Place Ambleside Rd., Keswick CA12 4DR England
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Cumbria House is a fantastic place to stay in Keswick. We booked the whole house, self catering, for a group of twelve. The house has 5 floors, massive kitchen and sitting room in the basement, large dining room and another sitting room at ground level. The upstairs floors are the bedrooms, all but one en-suite, there is a seperate bathroom for the one without. They are a good size, very comfortable and very clean. The rooms can be configured to suit ie. single/double /twin. There is also a utilty room and drying room for those out walking in the rain. The whole house is stunning and ideally located, the town square is a 2 minute walk. The owners, James and Ruth, could not have been more helpful. The hand written welcome card and fresh homemade scones were very much appreciated and a nice wee personal touch you don't often see. All in all, we had a fantastic weekend in Cumbria House. It was everything we hoped for and then some, a real credit to the owners and their attention to detail. I would highly recommend staying there.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Amazing place! Would definitely recommend! If you’re looking for a local place to stay with parking this is it! 2 minute walk max to the centre. Amazing rooms! Lovely hosts and clean and tidy rooms what more could you ask for! We will definitely be returning!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had such a lovely 4 night break in Cumbria House. The house is a beautiful building with tasteful decoration and is spotlessly clean. We had a gorgeous view from our room at the front (5). Everything is very high quality - from the lovely decor, local hand and shower soaps to the comfortable bed with lovely linen. You can tell that the house is well- loved and cared for by the friendly owners, Ruth and James. The availability of the dining room with a fridge and selection of dishes and glasses was great as we could enjoy a sandwich and a drink while looking out the window watching the world go by. We appreciated the friendly but non-intrusive hosting style which suited us perfectly. The location is spot- on, just a few minutes walk from the shops and the lake. This was our first time in Keswick and we thoroughly enjoyed it, what a lovely town and surrounding area. We would like to go back and if we do we would definitely choose Cumbria House again. Thank you. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Everything about this guest house was perfect. A beautiful clean room with the most perfect view. James and Ruth are so warm and welcoming. The whole house has a lovely homely feel. Super clean and perfect comfy bed. No words to explain how much we enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much .
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I don't know where to start with this ... it was the perfect place to stay. The location is great. A few minutes walk into town and to the lake. Private parking so no driving around looking for spaces. There were 10 of us and we had the whole house. What made this place better than anywhere we have stayed before was 1) the very large well-equipped kitchen - cooking for 10 was a doddle with the two dishwashers and catering size equipment. 2) the fresh scones, clotted cream and jam awaiting us on arrival after a long journey 3) Ruth and James are extremely generous with what they provide. At some places, you get a couple of teabags or three dishwasher tablets etc. Not so here, there was a huge basket of teas, coffee, hot chocolate etc, luxury soap at every sink, washing liquid to use in the spacious and well-equipped laundry room, a whole roll of bin bags, etc. We didn't need to buy anything like that all week so could concentrate on enjoying the holiday. 4) Every room is comfortable and beautifully appointed. No one felt like they had got a rough deal with their room. And finally, Ruth and James are lovely people who were on hand if we had needed them, but never intrusive. Highly recommend this place and we will definitely stay again if we come to Keswick.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Spent a week here with the family while visiting Keswick and the surrounding area. The Cumbria house has the perfect location that is minutes from the downtown and also includes private parking (a huge plus). It is on a fairly busy street for foot traffic so it can be loud with the windows open in the evening. The hosts are amazing and checked in with us frequently to ensure we had everything we needed. The house is very spacious with multiple living room and a huge kitchen. My only minor complaint (which we also mentioned to the hosts) would be to have a fan in each room during the summer as it can get a bit stuffy even with the windows open and also to include a regular sheet on the beds (the beds only include a comforter which made it hot to sleep some evenings). The views from the backside of the house as stunning of the surrounding town and hills in the distance. I spent many a morning enjoying my coffee and looking at it. We will definitely be coming back and visiting again and would highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for a great place to stay in Keswick.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 28 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad you all had such a great time :) We have fans in all the rooms to blow cold air when its warm and we've got new light weight (4.5 tog) duvets for those warm summer evenings.
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My sister and I had a wonderful stay at Cumbria House, Keswick. The location is perfect; just a short stroll into the market square to all the shops, restaurants and pubs, or a lovely 5 min walk down to the lake, theatre and parklands. James & Ruth are wonderful caring hosts and went over and above to ensure we had a great stay, the rooms are spacious, clean, light & bright and the beds were comfortable. The included on site car parking is fantastic, particularly in Keswick where street parking is almost impossible to find. We would definitely stay here again, highly recommended. Thanks.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 28 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind words - we really appreciate you taking the time to write your review.
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A very warm welcome after a last minute booking at this beautiful guest house. Enjoyed the flexibility of a self catering style model rather than a traditional B&B and the single room whilst small was perfectly designed with stunning views from the room and separate personal bathroom...will definitely return for another visit soon.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 28 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We're really glad you enjoyed the flexibility of your room-only stay at Cumbria House :)
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We booked the whole house out in April for a bridal shower and then a weeks holiday and it was perfect. Ruth and James were great hosts and gave us all the information we needed before our arrival. The house itself was beautiful, particularly the bedrooms and the large dining room, and there was plenty of space for 13 people. The location is very central and a good base to explore Keswick and the surrounding area. The perfect location for a special weekend! I would definitely recommend a stay at Cumbria House!!
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded 28 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review. We're really happy that you enjoyed our self-catering option at Cumbria House :)
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We booked the whole house, for a big family get together and it was fantastic, The hosts were very friendly and helpful and gave us clear and helpful guidance before arrival (how to access property, recommended restaurants etc) We had 15 people stay (13 adults and 2 children). There was a lovely large dining table and a big and fully equipped kitchen. We particularly enjoyed the dumb waiter! The house was very clean and decorated beautifully. All rooms are en-suite apart from one, which is perfect when you have so many people staying in one place! It is in a fantastic location, just a couple minutes walk and you are in the centre of town - which is fantastic. The only thing to mention (and it isn't a negative) but just to consider there is a lot of stairs to the top bedrooms because of the layout. It wasn't an issue for us as we made sure that the older member of the party (who would struggle with all of the stairs) were on the lower down bedrooms. So just one thing to think about if your booking the whole place, but all in all, it was a fantastic stay and we will definitely be going back!…
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Cumbria House, Owner at Cumbria House
Responded 28 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review and we look forward to welcoming you all back. We really glad you enjoyed the house. Your feedback about the stairs is very useful - its a good point to plan which rooms people are going to be in for accessibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cumbria House
Which popular attractions are close to Cumbria House?
Nearby attractions include Keswick Alhambra Cinema (0.07 miles), Walla Crag (0.10 miles), and Derwentwater (0.02 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Cumbria House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and baggage storage.
Which room amenities are available at Cumbria House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a dining area.
What are some restaurants close to Cumbria House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lake Road Brunch, Fellpack, and eS Bar.
Is Cumbria House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the centre of Keswick.
Are there any historical sites close to Cumbria House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Castlerigg Stone Circle (1.5 miles), Mirehouse & Gardens (3.8 miles), and Watendlath (4.3 miles).