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Guest houses in Keswick offering quality bed and breakfast (B & B)

The immensely popular Keswick guest houses offering bed and breakfast (B & B) accommodation have a well-deserved reputation. Ever since Keswick became a magnet for travelers and tourists with a taste for the beauties of the English Lake District, the first choice for holiday accommodation has been the traditional guest house offering a warm bed for the weary traveler and a hearty breakfast the following morning. Guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments far outnumber hotels in Keswick and in the Lake District generally. In one recent survey of visitors to Keswick, over 115,000 visitors chose to stay in guest houses offering bed and breakfast, compared with only 35,000 staying in local hotels. One of the reasons for this is that guest houses in Keswick tend to be small family-run businesses with a genuine local hospitality that cannot be found elsewhere.

What is the difference between a guest house and a simple B&B? Partly it is a question of size - guest houses are larger with rooms to accommodate more than six people - but also some guest houses offer dinner and some are licensed. Standards at guest houses can be very high. Visit Britain awards five stars to guest houses offering accommodation which is "exceptional with a degree of luxury."

To pinpoint the location of a guest house in Keswick, download a printable map of Keswick from the official site for Keswick.

When contacting one of the Keswick guest houses, please mention that you saw them at keswickguesthouses.com.


Guest houses with bed and breakfast (B & B) in and around Keswick

Fell House Bed & Breakfast Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per room
En-suite doublefrom £76
Standard doublefrom £68
28 Stanger Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5JU
Tel: (017687) 72669
www.fellhouse.co.uk

Bed and Breakfast in Keswick b&b.

Fell House is a warm and friendly Victorian Lakeland guest house which has been awarded the prestigious 4 star Silver Award and also scored 5 out of 5 for Food Hygiene by the Food Standards Agency. Ideally situated in a cul-de-sac, which is quiet at night, yet only 2 minutes' walk from the town centre, with off-street parking available. There are five guest rooms (4 en-suite and 1 with private bathroom) all fully equipped, with fantastic fell views and free Wi-Fi.

A full English breakfast using only the finest local produce to set you up for the day ahead, we also offer lighter options, and vegetarians are well catered for.

Brierholme Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Lowest£35
Highest£40
21 Bank Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5JZ
Tel: 017687 72938
www.brierholme.co.uk

Brierholme is a warm and friendly guest house in an enviable location, set back off the road but just a 1-minute walk from the centre of Keswick. Private parking is available for all our guests and we also have secure lock up facilities for cyclists and motorbikers. We have a range of double, twin and family rooms, all en suite, all with lovely views and equipped with flat screen colour TVs, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks, heated towel rails, welcome trays and free Wi-Fi. Each room is double glazed and has controllable central heating.

We serve a delicious top quality Cumbrian breakfast, using locally sourced products wherever possible. Packed lunches on request.

Clarence House Bed and Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £32.50
Singlefrom £45
14 Eskin Street
Keswick
CA12 4DQ
Tel: 017687 73186
www.clarencehousekeswick.co.uk

A handsome detached Victorian residence in a quiet location only 5 minutes walk from the centre of Keswick. Enjoy a warm welcome from Karen and Richard at our newly refurbished guest house - tastefully decorated, with new oak furniture throughout. The 5 spacious bedrooms (1 king, 3 double, 1 twin) are all en-suite, and are indidually decorated with matching fabrics. All rooms have individually controlled central heating, plus: Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen TV, WiFi, hairdyer, radio alarm clock, hospitality tray, kettle, thick towels, and quality toiletries.

Traditional English breakfasts are served in our lovely dining room, or a range of alternative options (including vegetarian).

Parkfield House Bed & Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Twinfrom £40
Doublefrom £40
The Heads
Keswick
CA12 5ES
Tel: 017687 72328
www.parkfield-keswick.co.uk

Parkfield combines the stunning architecture of a traditional Victorian Guesthouse with high quality contemporary furniture and furnishings having recently undergone a major refurbishment. Top quality beds and mattresses have been specially chosen to assure you of the best night’s sleep and these are complemented by luxurious feather and down duvets and pillows (allergy friendly also available).

We are proud to have been awarded the Silver Accolade for our 4 star award rating for the 12th year running. This reflects our high standard of care and attention to detail. We are delighted to offer all our guests secure free parking to the rear of the property, meaning a completely stress free stay.

Leonard's Field Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Lowest£37
Highest£42
3 Leonard Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4EJ
Telephone: (0044) 017687 74170
www.leonardsfieldhouse.co.uk

Relax and unwind in one of our individually designed bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities, in our centrally located, award-winning 4 star Victorian guest house. Rooms decorated to a very high standard, tastefully furnished and well-equipped (flat screen TVs, radio alarms, hairdriers, complimentary toiletries and hot beverage making facilities). Very clean and comfortable. Relax in our newly decorated Guest Lounge and plan your next day's adventure.

Award-winning, hearty, home-cooked breakfasts in our light and airy dining room, where we also specialize in gluten-free cooking. Freshly made packed lunches. Flasks filled for free. Secure lock-up cycle storage and a secure area for motorbikes.

Linnett Hill, Keswick

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pr pn
Double/twin£75
Single£40
Linnett Hill Hotel
4 Penrith Road
Keswick
Tel: +44 (0) 17687 44518
www.linnetthillkeswick.co.uk

Linnett Hill is a beautifully appointed bed and breakfast offering luxury accommodation in the stunning North Lakeland town of Keswick. It is open throughout the year.

Built in 1812, Linnett Hill is a Regency property with a unique Dutch façade prominently situated in the centre of Keswick directly opposite magnificent Fitz Park enjoying breathtaking views towards Latrigg and Skiddaw.

The property has been comprehensively refurbished and now boasts modern facilities whilst still retaining much of its original character. Linnett Hill currently offers seven fully en-suite guest bedrooms, along with a relaxing lounge, WiFi, extensive private parking, secure cycle storage and indoor drying facilities.

Lincoln House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
En-suitefrom £33
Single£31
23 Stanger Street
Keswick
CA12 5JX
Tel: 017687 72597
www.lincolnguesthouse.com

Lincoln House - a traditional Keswick guest house with traditional Cumbrian architectures - is ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac only two minutes walk into the centre of town, with ample parking available. Every guest room has fantastic views either towards Skiddaw to the north, or south towards Borrowdale and Newlands.

Lincoln House has 7 guest rooms (4 en-suite & one with private bathroom), all fully equipped, including WiFi. Our hearty Cumbrian breakfast made using only the finest local produce - our homemade Cumberland sausage is our speciality

Fitz Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per room
Double weekdayfrom £55.00
Double weekendfrom £70.00
47 Station Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4NB
Tel : 017687 75812
www.keswickguesthouse.com

A family run guest house in a stunning Victorian property only yards from the River Derwent. Close to Fitz Park and Keswick town centre.

Continental breakfast served in rooms if desired. Organic cooked breakfast served in the dining room. Enjoy morning coffee on the colonial-style balcony overlooking lovely gardens.

Double or twin rooms. Family room can accommodate two adults, a child and an infant. Beautiful balcony on the first floor. One-night bookings available.

Laurel Bank Bed and Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £28
Superiorfrom £32
Penrith Road
Keswick
CA12 4LJ
Tel: 017687 73006
Mobile: 07980 000 047
www.laurelbankkeswick.co.uk

A warm welcome from Rodney and Margaret Roper to their 4* bed and breakfast accommodation with lovely views of the surrounding hills and woodland, plus its own car park to the rear. The town centre is a short 15-minute walk along Keswick's scenic railway footpath. Breakfasts cooked to order and special diets catered for.

The five en-suite bedrooms are well-equipped and individually furnished, with free Wi-Fi. 'Superior' en-suite rooms have panoramic views towards Keswick and can accommodate couples, twins, triples or families of up to four people. A family- and pet-friendly guest house. Walkers and cyclists welcome. Check availability and book direct online at our site.

Glendale Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £34.00
Superiorfrom £38.00
Glendale Guest House
7 Eskin Street
Keswick
Cumbria CA12 4DH
Tel: 017687 73562
www.glendalekeswick.co.uk

The Perfect Base to Explore the Lakes.

Glendale is a Silver Award 4 star guest house - the Silver Award is your assurance of high quality and service.

Quality furnished, lovely bedrooms - all with en-suite or private facilities.We offer an extensive breakfast menu from a hearty full English breakfast with Cumberland sausage to a light continental or vegetarian option. Located in a quiet area, only a few minutes from the Market Square, Theatre, Lake and many walks. Glendale is the ideal base for fell walking, exploring the Lake District and discovering the many delights which Keswick has to offer. A warm welcome is assured.

Brookfield B&B Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Cosy doublefrom £26
Luxury doublefrom £29
Penrith Road
Keswick
CA12 4LJ
Tel: 017687 72867
www.brookfield-keswick.co.uk

Brookfield is a 4-star with superb views of the fells. Families are most welcome and there are rooms for families of up to 5. All rooms are attractively decorated have comfortable beds, hot showers, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen colour TVs with Freeview, plus Wi-Fi. Crisp cotten linen throughout.

We pride ourselves on providing a good hearty English breakfast every morning and we also cater for vegetarians and (special diets upon request) in a very comfortable dining room decorated in Victorian style. Tasty packed lunches are available upon request.

We are also dog friendly.

Sunnyside Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
2-6 nightsfrom £40.00
7 nightsfrom £36.00
25 Southey St
Keswick
CA12 4EF
Tel: 017687 72446
www.sunnysideguesthouse.com

Anne & Sean invite you to their lovely Victorian guest house only a short walk from the centre of Keswick. We offer quality 4 star bed and breakfast and have been highly commended by the AA. We have 7 double/twin rooms - all en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and colour TV. There is a comfortable guest lounge and secure parking for up to 8 cars.

We do our very best to ensure ALL our guests have the best stay possible and that includes catering for any special diets where we can. Sorry, no children under 12. Bookings for 2 nights minimum.

Hedgehog Hill Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
En-suite doublefrom £33
Standard singlefrom £30
18 Blencathra Street
Keswick
CA2 4HP
Tel: 01768 780654
www.hedgehoghill.co.uk

Hedgehog Hill is an attractive, 4 star, Lakeland slate guest house with wonderful fell views from most of its rooms.

Situated in a quiet, residential street only a few minutes walk from Keswick town centre with all its amenities, it offers six tastefully decorated, comfortable rooms - ensuite king, double & twin and standard singles. All bedrooms are centrally heated, have LCD TVs, tea & coffee making facilities and fairtrade hospitality trays. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the guest house. Drying facilities are available and flasks can be filled for free. Breakfast is cooked to order with locally sourced ingredients between 8.00 & 9.00 and a vegetarian option is available.

Greystones Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
1 nightfrom £38
4+ nightsfrom £34
Ambleside Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4DP
Tel: 017687 73108
www.greystoneskeswick.co.uk

Rated Four Star 'Quality in Tourism' by Visit Britain, Greystones is friendly, warm, comfortable and inviting guest house in a quiet Keswick location close both to the lake and to Keswick town centre. We offer quality bed and breakfast, mountain views, a guests' sitting room, private parking, drying facilities and cycle storage.

All our bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with flat screen TV, radio, hairdryer, refreshments tray, alarm radio and have WiFi Internet access. And what could be better than to follow a good nights sleep with breakfast from our comprehensive traditional, continental or vegetarian menu?

Ash Tree House Bed & Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Double en-suitefrom £30
Penrith Road
Keswick
CA12 4LJ
Tel: 017687 72203
www.ashtreehouse.co.uk

A traditional Lakeland stone built detached house with a large garden with views of the surrounding fells. Not far from Castlerigg Stone Circle, Ash Tree House has good off-road parking and offers 4 star bed and breakfast with a friendly welcome.

We have two bedrooms: one double, one twin, both en-suite. Each is light and airy, with flat screen television, DAB clock radio with iPod/iPhone docking station, WiFi, hairdryer, information pack, heated towel rail, shaver point and hospitality tray with a good range of tea, coffees, chocolate and home made fruit cake.

All our breakfasts are cooked to order and carefully prepared using local produce and fair trade where possible. All dietary needs catered for.

Shemara Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £33.00
Singlefrom £38.00
Shemara Guest House,
27 Bank Street,
Keswick
Cumbria
Tel: 017687 73936
www.shemara.uk.com

A 4-star silver award guest house in a privileged position in the centre of Keswick with the highest standards of comfort, cleanliness and hospitality. Shemara has 7 en-suite bedrooms, all attractively furnished with lovely views of the fells. All have LCD flat-screen colour TV, radio/iPhone docking stations, hairdryer, hospitality tray. The Premier and Superior King rooms have a king-size bed, comfortable leather arm chairs & 32" LCD TV.

Our award-winning breakfast is served in our cosy dining room and ranges from Continental to full Cumbrian or vegetarian: kippers, omelettes, eggs benedict & scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, plus speciality teas, coffee and herbal drinks. In the evenings the dining room is open for you to sample Sayfon's authentic Thai cooking.

The Beeches Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per room
Double ensuite£70
King ensuite£80
Penrith Road
Keswick
CA12 4LJ
Tel:+44 (0)17687 72266
07971 026 484
www.thebeechesatkeswick.co.uk/

The Beeches is a large Victorian residence built in 1884 which has recently undergone extensive restoration by its owners Brian and Irena Hough. Sympathetically refurbished in a contemporary, yet comfortable style retaining many of the original features, it provides elegant and relaxing accommodation and is the ideal base from which to explore Keswick and the Lake District National Park.

Located within easy walking distance of Keswick town centre and with off-street parking, secure storage and ensuites to all bedrooms the Beeches is perfect whether you are a keen walker, enjoy browsing the local farmers markets or are just in need of a relaxing break.

Brundholme Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
3+ nights£32.00
1-2 nights£34
The Heads
Keswick
CA12 5ER
T: 017687 73305
M: 07739435401
www.brundholme.co.uk

Brundholme Guest House overlooks the main park in Keswick and has magnificent views of the surrounding fells. From the guest house it is only a short walk to the lake and to Keswick town centre.

We provide 4 star bed and breakfast accommodation in 4 double (or twin) rooms, each with en-suite bathroom. A single room with private bathroom is also available. All bedrooms have TV and coffee/tea-making facilities.

Brundholme Guest House is open all year, and has private parking for up to 6 cars.

Watendlath Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
One nightfrom £35.00
Three nightsfrom £32.00
15 Acorn Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4EA
Tel: +44 (0)17687 74165
www.watendlathguesthouse.co.uk

We are a small family run guest house with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Conveniently situated in a quiet location close to Keswick town center, Lake Derwentwater and Fitz Park. We are renowned for our superb full traditional English breakfast. Vegetarian and other special diets can be catered for on request.

We have two family rooms (one with a double and two single beds) both with TV and DVD, and a cot and highchair are also available. Complimentary beverages and toiletries are provided, in fact everything to make your holiday a home from home experience. We also have: secure storage for cycles, cycle repair facilities, off-road parking for motorcycles, thermos flask filling, drying area and loan of books and maps.

Cragwood Bed and Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per person
Double en-suitefrom £32
King en-suitefrom £35
44 Blencathra St
Keswick
CA12 4HT
Tel: 017687 73792
www.cragwood.com

A beautifully appointed bed and breakfast offering high quality accommodation with a warm and friendly welcome. The B&B is a short stroll away from the shops, restaurants and pubs in Keswick town centre and is very close to Fitz Park.

There are three individually styled bedrooms all with modern en-suite facilities. The rooms are bright and warm, the beds are very comfortable and you will be welcomed with tea or coffee and Diane's home baked cake.

The spacious breakfast room is warm and welcoming, comfortably furnished and a relaxing space to start your day with either a full Cumbrian breakfast or a choice of lighter options. Packed lunches are also available on request.

Scales Farm Country Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £33.00
Singlefrom £38.00
Scales Farm,
Threlkeld,
Nr Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 4SY
Tel: 01768 779660
www.scalesfarm.com

Scales Farm is a Silver Award 4-star guest house in the countryside enjoying stunning views from the foot of Saddleback close to the village of Threlkeld (a short drive out of Keswick on the A66).

A traditional 17th century farmhouse sensitively modernised with six spacious and tastefully furnished en-suite rooms, each with TV, fridge, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities. It has an oak-beamed lounge with wood-burning stove and wide-screen TV, plus a large dining room offering an extensive breakfast menu. Cot and high chair are available. Packed lunches provided on request.

The Winchester

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Weekday from £30
Weekendfrom £35
58 Blencathra Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4HT
Tel: 017687 73664
www.the-winchester.co.uk

Dawn and Ken welcome you to their beautiful award winning Lakeland guest house. The Winchester offers quality en suite accommodation combined with delicious award winning breakfasts.

Prominently situated & only a 2-minute level walk into the town centre. An ideal base for the outdoor enthusiast but also for anyone who wants to re-charge their batteries and enjoy a relaxing break with picture perfect scenery and glorious panoramic views.

Our aim is to make your stay - simply the best!!

Acorn House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per person
Double en-suitefrom £38
Four poster en-suitefrom £43
Ambleside Road
Keswick
CA12 4DL
Tel: 017687 72553
www.acornhousehotel.co.uk

A fine Georgian guest house that is friendly and relaxing, offering 4-star guest accommodation with a prestigious Silver Award. Nine spacious bedrooms, each individually designed with traditional furniture and more than a touch of luxury.

Three of the bedrooms have luxurious four poster beds. All bedrooms are en-suite with a choice of bathroom or shower room, and all have freeview colour flatscreen televisions, Wi-Fi access, radio alarms, tea/coffee making facilities and hospitality trays. Twin and family rooms are available. All cleaned daily. Generous full English breakfast served (or vegetarian option).

Amble House Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Double en-suitefrom £34.00
Kingsizefrom £36.00
Amble House,
23 Eskin Street,
Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 4DQ
Tel: +44 (0)17687 73288
www.amblehouse.co.uk

Richard and Judy offer you a warm welcome in their attractive Silver Award 4 star Victorian Guest House. Built of traditional Lakeland slate, Amble House occupies a quiet location only a short walk from Keswick town centre, and provides an excellent standard of non-smoking bed and breakfast accommodation all year round.

Our centrally heated kingsize, double, twin and single rooms have en-suite facilities, and are furnished to a high standard with cleanliness and comfort a priority. They are well-equipped with Wi-Fi internet access, colour TV, radio alarm clocks, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities. Also provided: freshly prepared packed lunches, drying facilities and secure cycle storage.

Castlefell Bed & Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £30
Familyfrom £30
31 The Headlands
Keswick
CA12 5EQ
Tel: 017687 72849
www.castlefell.co.uk

A friendly 4-star bed and breakfast with easy walking distance of Keswick town centre and nearby Lake Derwentwater, it has stunning views of Skiddaw, Grisedale and Catbells.

Our bedrooms are furnished and decorated to a high standard for your comfort whilst staying at our BnB accommodation. Both rooms are centrally heated with TV/DVD, a refreshments tray, hairdryer, sewing kit and welcome pack. We pride ourselves on our breakfasts, served in our newly decorated dining room, with cereals, fruits, and fruit juice, hot croissant with jam, light scrambled eggs on toast or a hearty locally sourced English breakfast with Cumberland sausage, accompanied by tea or freshly ground coffee and wholemeal toast and preserves. A vegetarian option is always available.

Cranford House Bed & Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Doublefrom £32.00
Singlefrom £29.00
18 Eskin St,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 4DG
Tel: 017687 71017
www.cranfordhouse.co.uk

Tasteful, quiet and relaxing B&B accommodation in a Victorian town house only 5 minutes' walk from Keswick town centre. Cranford House aims to be high quality, fuss-free, and comfortable, with no flowery wallpaper, no doilies, no nylon sheets and absolutely no sagging beds!

All double rooms are en-suite with large, comfortable beds; coffee and tea-making facilities in every room. Single rooms available at no extra charge. An attractive, airy breakfast room with a welcoming fire serves full English breakfasts, or Continental or veggie breakfasts. Walkers, climbers, and cyclists welcome (we have advice, maps and guidebooks, drying facilities and secure cycle storage).

Cherry Bank Bed and Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per person
Double en-suitefrom £30
Standard roomfrom £25
Underskiddaw
Keswick
CA12 4PY
Tel: 017687 74971
www.cherrybank-keswick.co.uk

A family-run guest house situated in beautiful, peaceful surroundings below the Skiddaw range, just before Dodd Wood, about two miles from Keswick. The guest house stands in its own grounds and has magnificent views of the fells.

There are 3 rooms all with views: one double with en-suite facilities, a twin-bedded room and a second double room with shared bathroom. There is a full and varied breakfast menu served in the attractive dining room.

Dogs are welcome and there is ample private parking and storage for cycles.

Honister House Guest House

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B per room
Doublefrom £74
Honister Guest House,
1 Borrowdale Rd.,
Keswick
Cumbria
Tel: 017687 73181
www.honisterhouse.co.uk

Rated 4 star by the AA, Honister House is an attractive guest house that dates back to the 18th century and situated in a prime location a short distance from Keswick market square on the road to Derwentwater and Borrowdale. It has 3 en-suite double rooms furnished to a high standard and equipped with flat screen TV/DVD with Lakeland DVD collection plus a hospitality tray. The breakfast menu is extensive, including vegetarian options, and Honister House has been given a Best Breakfast award. Wood-burning stove in the breakfast room.

Also available: Wi-Fi and secure cycle storage, plus discounted permits for all Keswick car parks. Children welcome; high chair and cot available.

The Salisbury Bed and Breakfast

Keswick guest house with b & b
B&B pp pn
Nov-Mar£32.50
Apr-Oct£35
36 Blencathra Street
Keswick
CA12 4HT
T: (+44) (0)17687 72230
www.salisburyguesthouse.com

Luxury bed and breakfast close to Derwentwater and Keswick town centre. Completely refurbished Victorian town house with careful interior design and an individual style for each room. Comfy beds, sparkling en-suite bathrooms and hearty breakfasts await you at the Salisbury, with the relaxed friendly atmosphere of a family run B&B.

We have double and twin rooms, plus a spacious family suite with superb fell views. Each room has co-ordinating linens and drapes, along with LCD TV with DVD, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers, radio alarms and Wi-Fi access.

Relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this 4 star bed and breakfast.

Keswick's First Romantic Guests

Today's visitors enjoying bed and breakfast in one of Keswick's guest houses follow in the footsteps of the great pioneers, one of whom was John Dalton (1709-1763). Born in Cockermouth, he was one of the first to describe in suitably poetic terms the sublime grandeur of the Lake District's "stupendous crags and impending woods". John Brown - a similarly Romantic contemporary of Dalton - considered it not an idle amusement but "a religious act" to pay an annual visit to Keswick. His Letter describing the Vale and Lake of Keswick (1767) testifies to the powerful impression made on him by the "craggy and broken steeps" of the fells, offset by the "verdant isles of Derwentwater". When Thomas Gray visited the Lake District two years later he chose Keswick as his base, and he was similarly enraptured by what he referred to as "the vale of Elysium in all its verdure". In addition to the sublime scenery, Gray was impressed by the hospitality of the locals, in particular a farmer in Grange (a village at the south end of Lake Derwentwater, not far from Keswick). We are sure that you, too, will be warmed by the hospitality of your hosts in one of Keswick's guest houses with its traditional bed and breakfast.