Avondale Guest House offers accommodations in Keswick, 1.9 miles from Derwentwater and 11 miles from Buttermere. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and daily room service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The bed and breakfast features some units with mountain views, and all units are fitted with a kettle. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Askham Hall is 20 miles from the bed and breakfast, while World of Beatrix Potter is 22 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 79 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.9
High score for Keswick

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were lovely. Location was ideal. Breakfast was delicious.
  • Lynette
    Canada Canada
    Avondale is conveniently located, not far from the city centre and close to restaurants and coffee shops. Chris and Amy were very helpful and even arranged a tray breakfast when we had an early morning. Very clean, comfortable and cozy, we would...
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked the owners very much. Location was super. Very good bus services to all parts.
  • Sheila
    United States United States
    Very lovely hosts. Room had everything I needed. Very good breakfast!
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome, the warm hospitality from Amy, the service, flexibility, breakfast quality and fresh milk to room daily. Amy & Chris exceptionally accommodated an early start one morning ... we very much appreciated that.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome when we arrived was really nice and we were shown room and told all that we needed to know....the owners were exceptional and really made everything nice..the breakfast with the homemade soda bread was superb on both days...could not...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was easy to find and we had free parking outside. Check in was easy and the hosts were so friendly and gave us great tips and info. The beds and rooms where so comfy with a great view
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm and freindly welcome. Room was beautifully appointed and spotless;y clean. Dining room was the same. Breakfast, excellent choice of locally sourced ingredients including home made bread. Plentiful info on local attractions inluding walking...
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simply Superb with Hosts that make you want to stay nowhere else.A Spur of the moment stay for us from Newcastle and an ideal Spot close to Keswick centre.Amy is the hostess with the mostest and Chris the Chef making a perfect Breakfast.Loved...
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very clean and comfortable. Chris and Amy the perfect warm and friendly hosts. Location was excellent and easy to get to the town centre.

Managed by Amy & Chris

Company review score: 10Based on 260 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our goal is to provide you with a clean, comfortable and friendly environment to enable you to enjoy your stay here in Keswick. As keen walkers and runners we can offer advice on the local area and routes, whether you are walking the Wainwrights or looking for a gentle stroll around the lakes and fells. We are committed to cleanliness and a high standard of service and hope to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Property info

Avondale Guest House, an Award Winning Guest House/B&B based in Keswick, the heart of The Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are ideally situated in the heart of Keswick, whether you are walkers, runners or cyclists, or just looking for a base to explore the area. Approximately 2 minutes walk to the centre of town, within minutes you can be amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. You are welcome to use our guest lounge with a wide selection of books and maps. All our rooms are en-suite and tastefully decorated, with fresh milk delivered to your door each day, as well as fresh water. Our in-room facilities also include a selection of teas & coffee, TV, hairdryer, fans and maps for your use during your stay. Amy & Chris look forward to welcoming you to Avondale Guest House.

Neighborhood info

Southey Street is ideally situated enabling you to be in the centre of Keswick in a couple of minutes. Parking is on street and free, so park the car and enjoy all that Keswick has to offer. With a market on Thursdays and Saturdays you can also discover some of the local produce of the area. You can also take advantage of the excellent local transport and explore some of the beautiful surrounding villages.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Avondale Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Avondale Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children under the age of 17 cannot be accommodated.

Please inform Avondale Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Avondale Guest House