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The Mount B&B
Keswick,
Cumbria
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1768 773821
Visit owner's website
£65 - £195
6 rooms
Rooms sleep 1 – 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Glorious views of Derwentwater and Skiddaw from this comfortable house. Art dotted about, a big table for chatty meals and a pretty garden
£65 - £195
Your dates are available!
1 Guest 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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The Experience
The Mount is let as a B&B during school time and a self-catering home during the school holidays. It’s a great place for couples and families, with activities galore nearby and a warm, friendly space to return to. Walk – in your wet suit – to the marina and have a sailing lesson, paddle in a kayak or go for a spin on the water in the Keswick Launch.
Breakfast comes with Clive’s delicious bread, locally cured bacon and conserves produced by a friend who’s a dab hand at jam-setting; your dog will be perky – he gets a sausage too. You can eat outside in the award-winning garden when it’s sunny.
There are five bedrooms to choose from – they all have those wake-up views. If you fancy sleeping out under the stars the shepherd’s hut for one is cosy with a wood-burner, sink and loo (hop back to your private shower in the house). You don’t have to get in the car for dinner – there is a pub in the village and many more in Keswick, a 20-minute walk.
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We think you'll love
- The inspiring walks and having a boaty day out on the lake
- The warm, friendly feel of the house and the Aga breakfasts
- Sitting and chatting by the fire with a slice of Clive's homemade cake
You should know
- There are two cats padding about the garden (they're not allowed in the B&B)
- The owners live next door in an adjoining cottage
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £65
- 1 Shepherd's hut for 1
- From £65
- 5 Doubles
- From £125
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4-8pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Bowls, treats and towels available.
£15 per night.
Dogs welcome, max 2 per room.
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Reviews
Jill
Sawday's Inspector
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After driving from York to Keswick we had a fun and relaxing family time in Keswick. We enjoyed the kayaking and swimming in the nearby lake as well as going out for walks. But what made the big difference was staying at The Mount, comfortable beds, big living room, clean facilities, convenient parking and well located. We will be back!
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Location
The neighbourhood
Set in the middle of lakeland village Portinscale, on the doorstep of Derwentwater. The marina is a five-minute walk - a great place for children to learn to sail and Clive sometimes helps out here. Keswick is a 20-minute walk for heaps of outdoor shops and you can have hearty food at The Fellpack cafe, open most of the day. It's a glorious walk Lingholm to see Peter Rabbit’s garden or go for a walk with alpacas.
Local points of interest from Caroline Howarth
- Want to climb one of Britain’s favourite mountains, like Catbells? Dreaming of a beautiful mountain scene all to yourselves? Training for K2 or keen to introduce your 3 year old to the joys of fell walking – we can find the perfect walk right from the door
- If you have not joined the wild swimming craze, The Lakes is the perfect place to try it. Imagine a lake swim in the evening sun. Even a quick dip on a cold day is exhilarating. Take care though: it is an extreme sport – you may be hooked for life! We are!
- What do 6 restaurants in The Lakes with Michelin stars have in common with us? The same local butter! So not only are there amazing restaurants nearby, but The Mount has the very best local produce: the crispest bacon, the zingiest marmalade, and fab art.
- Fancy learning to sail, in a stunning lake with beautiful mountains around you? Want good instructors, nice hot showers and a fantastic café on the lakeshore? Prefer kayaking, paddleboarding or windsurfing? Look no further – that’s all just a 5 minute walk
- What kind of festivals are you into? Jazz, beer, literary, film or mountain? Keswick has them all! As well as world-class theatre and the old cinema. The market is a great place to potter. You'll come away with arty mugs, Cumbrian chilli jam or local slate
- Set in stunning scenery, combining Cumbrian mining and adventure tourism, Honister is an exciting place both for adrenaline junkies as well as young families seeking an unforgettable holiday. Bad weather? A guided tour or climbing in the mine is perfect!
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Introducing
Caroline Howarth
Caroline, a social psychologist, and Clive, a chemistry academic, moved to the Lakes in 2016, leaving hectic Brighton/London lives. They’ve lived in many places (Fiji, Kenya, America to name a few...) but the whole family feel at home and inspired by this fantastic area. They love walking, cycling and wild swimming, finding great pubs and delicious local produce, and want to share the magic of the Lake District with you.
We hired the whole house as self catering for a family ‘significant’ birthday. It’s a brilliant space, plenty room to hang out and eat together. Good fun all coming round the table for breakfast. Lucky with the weather to enjoy sundowners in the charming outdoor area. Very well thought out with all that we needed and so much space so as not be on top of each other. The children loved all being together. Very comfy beds and lovely thoughtful touches in the rooms and around the house. Amazing views from the windows to such spectacular scenery! I could go on but have run out of characters...