Elm Tree Lodge in Keswick (Cumbria), England

Elm Tree Lodge offers four rooms, each with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and mountain views. The rooms include homemade snacks and local toiletries, with free on-site private parking available. The property is a historic building on a quiet street, less than 1 km from Theatre by the Lake.

Breakfast includes a continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free option with juice and fruits. The Cumberland sausages come from a local butcher, and dietary needs such as vegan are handled on request. Guests eat at a single large table, encouraging interaction with others.

Owner Tim, an experienced mountaineering instructor, provides personalized attention and local walking recommendations. He has been noted for going above and beyond, such as cleaning bird droppings from a guest's car and preparing early breakfast for early activities. The family-like atmosphere includes engaging conversations during breakfast.

The guest house is a 5-minute walk from Keswick town centre, with its cafes, galleries, and shops. Derwentwater Lake is 3 km away, Cat Bells 8 km, and Whinlatter Forest Park 9 km. The quiet street location ensures peaceful sleep, with public transport stops nearby for car-free exploration.

Elm Tree Lodge holds an AA 4 Star Silver Award and has received multiple 10/10 ratings from guests. The host, breakfast quality, and room cleanliness are consistently praised in reviews. Guests have described it as 'a gem of a hotel' and 'the best bed and breakfast we've stayed in'.

Award: AA 4 Star Silver Award

Host: Mountaineering instructor owner with local knowledge

Breakfast: Cumberland sausages, vegan & gluten-free options

Location: 5-min walk to Keswick centre, quiet street

Parking: Free on-site private parking

Dietary Flexibility: Vegan, gluten-free, and other diets on request