Winchester House

Winchester House offers a secure cycle storage facility available by prior arrangement for guests. An electric vehicle charging station is located on-site for eco-conscious travelers. The property also provides a drying room for wet clothing and boots after outdoor excursions.

Double and twin en-suite rooms provide views of Blencathra, Skiddaw, and Clough Head. Family rooms on the top floor include a breathtaking mountain view and a smart TV with streaming services. All rooms allow dogs, with the property supplying dog bowls, biscuits, and a bed cover.

A full Cumbrian cooked breakfast is prepared daily using locally sourced ingredients from Cumbrian suppliers. Special diet menus are available, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Dogs receive a sausage treat at breakfast each morning.

Dogs are permitted in all rooms and can accompany owners to the breakfast room during breakfast hours. The hotel provides pet bowls, a tin of biscuits, and a blanket to protect the bed sheets. A supply of towels is kept in the front porch to dry dogs after wet walks.

The hotel is a short, leisurely walk from Keswick town centre shops and cafes. Derwentwater Lake is located 3.3 km from the property, Cat Bells is 8 km away, and the World of Beatrix Potter is 35 km distant. Qualified mountain leaders offer expert guidance on walking routes to destinations like Latrigg and Catbells.

Guidance: Expert walking route advice from qualified mountain leaders

Storage: Secure cycle storage and drying room for gear

Breakfast: Locally sourced Cumbrian full English with dog sausages