Greystoke House - 4-Star Hotel in Keswick (Cumbria)

Greystoke House offers a cooked-to-order breakfast with locally sourced ingredients, including Cumberland sausage and Winter Tarn butter. Guests pre-order their breakfast the night before, specifying exactly what they want from options that include vegan sausage and gluten-free choices. A takeaway packed breakfast box or sandwich is also available for those heading out early for hiking or cycling.

Room 2 is the largest room at Greystoke House, located on the first floor with a sofa and separate chair for relaxing after a day out. Each room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and the single room (Room 5) has its own designated bathroom three floors down with a bathrobe provided. A drying room is available for guests to dry wet clothes after walking in the rain.

Greystoke House is dog-friendly and welcomes up to two dogs per stay, charging a small fee per dog. Dogs are not allowed in the dining room, but the hosts provide space for pets in the room and can arrange for a breakfast box so dog owners can eat without leaving their pet. The property is located near parks and walking routes suitable for dogs, and the hosts offer advice on local dog-friendly walks.

Greystoke House is a 5-minute walk from Keswick town centre and a 10-minute walk from Derwentwater Lake. The property sits on a quiet residential street with free on-street parking and gives direct access to cycling and hiking trails in the Lake District National Park. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Whinlatter Forest are within short driving distance for historical and nature exploration.

Self check-in allows guests to arrive at any time without waiting for staff, and the hosts message guests when the room is ready before the official check-in time. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms clean, and the property has 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas. Luggage storage is available for guests arriving early or leaving late, and express check-in/check-out speeds up the process.

Locally sourced cooked-to-order breakfast with vegan options

Self check-in with early room readiness notifications

Drying room for wet hiking gear

Dog-friendly with fee and breakfast box option

Room 2: largest room with sofa and separate chair

Free on-street parking and 5-minute walk to town centre