Hiking

Reviews of Dorchester House

4 out of 5
Dorchester House
17 Southey Street, Keswick, England

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this humble b&b and its staff! Room and bathroom were clean and they are so nice and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from L & S on 10 May 2024
Thank you so much Jasmine, it was our pleasure to meet you. It was super lovely to see how much you enjoyed Keswick and hiking in the Lakes.take care and kind wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Fabulous stay with Lorraine and Simon. We received a very warm welcome, the room was spotless and very comfortable and the breakfasts were superb. Thank you, we look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from L & S on 18 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we are very glad to know how much you all enjoyed your stay with us. We will look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional guesthouse - felt very comfortable and looked after. Great breakfast, perfect location and very well priced. The owners really couldn’t have done more! Amazing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from L & S on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review and very kind comment Ben. It was our pleasure to meet you and we hope to see you again next time you plan a visit to Keswick. Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from L & S on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you for such an excellent review score Robbie, it wsa lovely to meet you and your mates. We hope you had a great time.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were extremely pleasant and helpful, and provided a wonderful breakfast. The room was a bit small, and the bathroom might present some problems for an obese guest. Fortunately, we are both small people, and had no problems at all! The town is fascinating, with access to a beautiful lake and walks, many pubs, and interesting shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from L & S on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you for your excellent review score and kind comments on our breakfast and location. There was quite a long time between your visit and your review, so maybe there was a confusion when describing room amongst other places you may have stayed. The Double Guestroom you stayed in (with us) is very typical in size, this room also benefits from dual aspect windows with mountain views. There is a decent size Shower En-Suite, which as you have noted, was not a problem at all?!

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from L & S on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for your excellent review Debra, it was so lovely to meet you and your family. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay...and paddleboarding...well done !!Hope to see you again in the future.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we set foot on the property, Lorraine and Simon impressed me with their warm welcome and concern for their guests. They went out of their way to be helpful at every opportunity, they quickly learned our preferences and accommodated them, and they were friendly with every interaction. The room was clean, comfortable, and the amenities were spot on. The food was delightful. I will absolutely be booking here on my next trip to Keswick.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from L & S on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed and excellent review for us Karyn. It was a pleasure to meet you and Connor, we are so glad you were able to relax, enjoy your time and meet up with family. It would be lovely to see you both another time.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dorchester was immaculate. I was in a small single room with a seperate spacious bathroom and shower, accessible only to me. The only gripe I had was that since my room was at the front, people would stand chatting right under my window. I don't usually mind, however when it is at 6 - 7am in the morning, forget about having a lie in. It might be an idea to request guests in the area to be more considerate to others when hanging around outside. One guy just wouldn't stop talking and I could hear the entire conversation. I was tempted to tell him to cork it and clear off. Lorraine, the landlady was very attentive and welcoming. She made sure everyone was comfortable and happy. Little cakes would appear on the hallway table with my room number on them. My friend stayed in another B&B nearby, which in comparison made the Dorchester look like a luxury hotel. The Dorchester was so clean and crisp that everything looked brand new. I would definitely recommend staying at the Dorchester.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from L & S on 7 Aug 2023
Hi GlennThank you for kind and very detailed review. We are glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay and felt so at home and comfortable with your room and separate bathroom...we agree, it is rather spacious! I'm not sure we'll ever be able to monitor where passers-by stop and chat however, we will always take the very best care of our guests and thank you for such kind comments about your stay.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
I stayed at Dorchester house with my auntie for 2 nights, really lovely place. Very well kept and spotless throughout. Lorraine and Simon made us feel welcome from the second we arrived. Really lovely couple. The rooms had everything you would need for the stay, beds were comfortable, as the weather was hot a fan was provided. Breakfast was delicious, excellent quality and good selection. There is seating in the front garden to sit in the fresh air. Excellent location as it is only a few minutes walk into the town centre and about10-15 minute walk to derwentwater lake, beautiful place. I would 100% stay again and would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 13 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review Julie. It was lovely to chat with you and your Aunty, we are really very glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay and found that you had everything you needed. We will look forward to seeing you again in the future, until then, take care and kindest wishes.Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 7 Jun 2023
Thank you for your excellent review Pamela, it was lovely to meet you and Graham and thank you so much for booking to stay with us again next year.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Vladas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the place - from comfy beds to bathroom, from charging station to the view from the window. The breakfast was great as well. Would recommend it without any doubt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 3 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your very kind review Vlad, it was lovely to meet you, your mum and beautiful daughter. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to see you all again in the future.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, caring owners. Highly recommend.
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 2 Jun 2023
Thank you for your very kind review Donna, it was lovely to meet you and we hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday in the UK.Kind wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Strongsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay. Lorraine and Simon were great hosts who look after every detail. I would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone traveling to Keswick. Great breakfast, beautiful property, and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 27 May 2023
Thank you so much Thomas, it was lovely to meet you and Matt, and to have time to chat with you both during your stay. Thank you for your very kind comments and excellent review. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in the UK and safe journey home. Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 9 May 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review, we are glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay with us. Kindest regardsLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Maritess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from L & S on 3 May 2023
Hi Tess, Thank you for your excellent review score. It was lovely to meet you and your family. We hope to see you again another time, take care and kindest wishes.Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Rus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent
Great little b n b. No issues at all. A lovely stay with lovely hosts . Would definitely use again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from L & S on 19 Apr 2023
Hi Rus, Thank you so much for your excellent review and very kind comments. It was lovely to meet you and Andrea, and we will look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless, Great Breakfast and warm and friendly hosts. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from L & S on 14 Apr 2023
Hi Sue & KeithThank you so much for your excellent review and very kind comments. It was lovely to meet you both, have fun with your grandchildren this week and you would be absolutely most welcome back any time. Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon xx

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We had a lovely time staying here- it was spotlessly clean, super friendly hosts and the breakfast was really nice too with lots of options. Will be back to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from L & S on 8 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Kathryn for your excellent review and very kind comments. It was lovely to meet you and your Mum ...we are looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Until then, take care and kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 11 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your excellent review score, it was really lovely to meet you both and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay...and breakfast! Take care and bring your whole group next time : )Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 24 Sept 2022
Hi Terry KenThank you for your excellent review score. It was lovely to meet you both and we are so glad you enjoyed your time in Keswick, we hope you have a lovely time for the rest of your stay in the UK. We hope to see you next time you are in Cumbria.Kindest wishesLorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous guest house, with lovely owners. Nothing was too much trouble, and we were made to feel very welcome. Superb breakfast options available, and all delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 21 Sept 2022
Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful review Sarah, it was lovely to meet you both and we are very glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay with us. Take care and you would be welcome back anytime. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome- fantastic stay
Really impressed with our stay at Dorchester House. Right in the door step of Keswick and the Lakes but the best part was the service- nothing was too much for Lorraine and her welcome was always so warm. Especially impressed with the lengths she went to accommodate dietary (vegan) requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Carlie & Hetty Thank you so much for your very kind review, it was so lovely to meet you both. Staying in Keswick for a wedding is always special and we are glad you had time to enjoy the fells and lakes too! Really glad you loved your room and vegan/veggie breakfasts. Take care of yourselves, come and see us any time. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
A beautiful B&B in a great location. Couldn’t fault anything about our stay at all. The room was spacious, airy, immaculate and well equipped with everything you need. Breakfast was great, lots of choice and the hot food was always cooked to perfection. Both Simon and Lorraine were great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 31 Jul 2022
Hi David & Lissa Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an excellent review for us. It was a pleasure to meet you all, and thank you also for your kind comments and thoughts while you were with us. Enjoy the rest of your time in the UK and we will look forward to seeing you again. Safe travels home and kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 16 Jul 2022
Thank you for your excellent review Andrew! It was lovely to meet you and your family, we hope to see you again in the future. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there for 2 nights. Good breakfast both mornings, very clean room and bathroom. My only issue was with the bathroom. Sink very small with a small glass shelf just above it. Therefore very little space to wash face or shave. Moving this shelf to the left or placing it on the opposite wall would have solved the problem very easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 4 Jul 2022
Thank you for your excellent review score and thoughtful comments. It was lovely to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Lorraine & Simon

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 27 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for your excellent review score Chris, it was a pleasure to meet you and Mark and we would love to welcome you back any time. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So welcoming
We had a lovely stay at Dorchester House over the weekend. The hosts were very welcoming and when they found out it was my birthday I came back to my room to find a card and chocolates! The breakfasts were great, especially the overnight oats which come with different toppings. Overall it felt homely and perfect for a walking holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 3 May 2022
Thank you so much for your excellent review Emily. We are very glad to know how much you both enjoyed your stay and really felt at home...that is important to us too. Take care and we hope to see you in the future. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

MaryKathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host owners were extraordinary providing wonderful extra touches and such a welcoming vibe. Food was delicious and location could not be beat. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 13 Apr 2022
Hi Katie Thank you so much for your fantastic review! It was such a pleasure to meet you and Howard, to hear about your travels and your stay in the UK so far, we hope your tour of Scotland and Ireland continues to be an excellent adventure. Take care and very kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dorcester House is such a gem, as are the hosts Lorraine and Simon. The location is perfect for getting anywhere and yet it's on a lovely, quiet street. Excellent breakfasts with a nice variety. Porridge with whisky butter is to die for! One of our best UK stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 29 Mar 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Barbara, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you and Gregory. Have a fantastic rest of your UK tour and safe travels home. We very much hope to see you again another time. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheeky Weekend
We received a lovely warm welcome from Lorraine & Simon on our arrival. Our room was immaculate, extremely comfortable bed and plentiful tea/coffee facilities. Bathroom well stocked with toiletries and the fluffiest towels ever! Breakfast was perfect to set you up for the day’s activities with choices of fresh fruits yogurt cereals and of course the Full English cooked just as you like it! We booked on a whim as had Tesco vouchers due to expire so chose Dorchester House through Hotels.com with Tesco Rewards so go on treat yourself to a stay here 😉 Thank you to Lorraine & Simon for a great weekend we’ll see you again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 10 Mar 2022
Thank you so much for you brilliant review Gill, it was so lovely to meet you both. We are so glad you had an excellent visit and loved your stay with us. Really good to know those Tesco vouchers can be put to good use for a cheeky break in the Lakes. Thanks again and come and see us anytime Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 19 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your 10/10 review Jason. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you both again in the future. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 17 Sept 2021
Hi Liz Thank you so much for your review, it was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

8/10 Good

Guy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 5 Sept 2021
thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the property. The quality and comfort were both to a very high standard. Breakfast was also great with a fresh fruit salad every morning in addition to the cereal, cooked and toast options. One of the best properties I have stayed in. Only issue is no on-site parking (but that is the same for most B&B’s in the area. There are some additional overnight spaces available and as long as you move the car before 10am you are fine parking overnight. Very quiet location but just a few minutes walk to either the town centre or Derwent Water via the footpath next to St John’s Church, so a really good base for either local walks or driving further afield.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 17 Sept 2021
Thank you so much Stephen, for your very kind review and detailed feedback which will be very helpful to future guests. Thank you for mentioning the additional parking on the streets around us, this has a single yellow line which guests and residents can park on after 4pm and before 10am. It was lovely to meet you both and we are very pleased to know how much you enjoyed your stay. We hope you and your family are able to visit us again in the future. Kindest wishes

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 21 Jul 2021
Thank you for your very kind review score, we appreciate you have taken the time to do this and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Kindest regards Lorraine & Simon

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Keswick Guest House
A warm welcome is waiting at Dorchester Houae. Very comfortable place to stay. Great shower and thick towels. A hearty breakfast sets you up for the day. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 5 Jul 2021
Hi Robert It was lovely to meet you and thank you so much for your very kind feedback. We are very glad you loved your stay and look forward to seeing you next time. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorchester house room 8 has the most amazing view
The b&b is immaculate and spotless, the hosts were so friendly and helpful, breakfast will keep you going all day and was something to look forward to, we will be coming back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 26 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Stephen, it was really lovely to meet you and Tracey. We are really pleased to read how much you loved 'your room with a view' and enjoyed a hearty breakfast. We will very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant B and B owners. Superb breakfast, lots of choice even for vegans. Very impressive service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 18 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, we are very pleased to know how much you enjoyed your stay and your vegan breakfasts each day x Kindest wishes Lorraine & Simon

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B & B
We stayed for three nights and had a really nice time, the owners go the extra mile to make you feel welcome and we had a lovely cooked breakfast. The rooms were nice and comfy with a good powerful shower which is always a plus for me. Thanks to Lorraine and Simon for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 2 Jun 2021
Hi Tim Thank you for your brilliant review, it was absolute pleasure to have you both stay with us, you were great fun. Really glad to know you loved the breakfast and found the room super comfy! We will look forward to seeing you again next time. Kindest wishes L&S

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
Lovely b&b, very friendly, clean and great breakfasts. Close to town centre. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 18 Oct 2020
Hi Daniel Thank you so much for your review and kind comments, it was lovely to meet you and your family. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kindest regards Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Hosts very friendly and helpful. Great food and the room was good and clean. Room had a lovely view of the mountains. Would highly recommend and would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 15 Oct 2020
Hi Dean & Eva, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a great review here and on our fbpage. It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are very glad to know you loved your room, breakfast and stay with us. We will look forward to meeting your family next time. Kindest regards Lorraine & Simon x

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 Night stay
I stayed 2 nights the end of September. Lovely hosts, very covid secure, they didn't come into the room and topped up condiments towels by us leaving us outside the room. Breakfast was lovely and pre ordered with a time slot. I stayed in the single room, small tv and Wi-Fi signal wasnt great but i was there mostly for the walking so it didnt bother me. Was a lovely suprised when i came back from a walk and saw a salted caramel cake left for each room. Central location so near everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 13 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind and helpful feedback Melanie, it was lovely to meet you. We hope everything goes well with your work and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Best wishes Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely Stay Again.
Amazing breakfast, great hosts. Unexpected gift of cake was appreciated. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 2 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, it was lovely to meet you both. Glad you had a good time and enjoyed the little cake! Take care and see you again soon. Many thanks L&S x

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It said there was parking.but when we arrived it was street parking only and it was full.we ended up driving round keswick to find a parking space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 10 Sept 2020
Dear Anon, Thank you for your feedback. We have reviewed the communications sent before your arrival and we had specified in 3 separate occasions that there is free ‘on street’ parking. In your booking confirmation there are 3 simple bullet points which referred to Covid-19, Check-In and Parking. We can only provide you with the most effective information, we appreciate this does take time to read through. It seems quite unfair to mark us down so significantly for something completely out of our control. We also note that this was not mentioned at all during your stay, and therefore no opportunity to help resolve any issue. We do hope next time you visit Keswick you are able to find something that better suits your needs. Simon & Lorraine.

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Borehamwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 mins from town, relaxed and friendly, exceptional hosts (Lorraine and Simon), spotlessly clean, great breakfast and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 1 Sept 2020
Thank you Julie, for your kind feedback. It was lovely to meet you, Ian and Ben, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you all again. Take care and best wishes L&S x

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Keswick & We Loved this hotel.
Our stay at this hotel was amazing, great owners, great location, lovely breakfast, lovely room and we will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 16 Aug 2020
Thank you so much Alison & Terry, you have been great fun and most excellent guests! We will look forward to seeing you again in the future. Many thanks L&S x

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 11 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review Helen. It was lovely to meet you and Chris, and Sam is such a little star! Hope you had a good journey home and hope to see you in the future. Kindest regards Lorraine & Simon x

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at Dorchester House, Lorraine and Simon were friendly and accomodating, providing a lovely breakfast every morning and taking the time to chat with guests. The b&b is in a great location in Keswick, with both nearby walks and the town centre easily accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Lorraine & Simon on 14 Jul 2020
Thank you so much Alicia for such lovely comments. It was a pleasure to meet you all and share some time with you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you in the future x

10/10 Excellent

Tore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorchester house is such a lovely place to stay! With cozy interior and a beautiful dining room, it's just as being invited home to Lorraine and Simon. Lorraine greeted us when we arrived and was always helpful and kind as well as giving practical info about keswich. Would definitely recommend if you're visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from L & S on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your excellent review score Tore and very kind comments. It was lovely to meet you all and we are so glad to know how much you all enjoyed your stay. Come and stay anytime.Kind wishesLorraine & Simon x