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1 Borrowdale Rd, CA12 5DD, England
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Honister House
Ranked #22 of 188 Keswick B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Perfect hosts(4)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Great location(3)
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Bridgwater, United Kingdom
1 review
“TOP ACCOMMODATION”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

We had a great weekend at honister house thanks mainly to Susie and john the owners, our room Cat Bells was spacious and well appointed and only a stones throw from the main car park and town . The real star of the show though was the breakfast, everything you wish for cooked by susie and served by the knowledgeable and entertaining John.A very good high standard b@b run by a lovely couple.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
7 December 2011
Thanks for such a great review which helps us to keep motivated and maintain standards. You were excellent guests and we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
Kind regards
John and Susie
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Taunton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Superb B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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A real home from home. Comfortable room, excellent bed (even for my 6'4" husband!), TV, tea coffee and lovely biscuits - what more can you ask for in a room? Well planned and flexible breakfast menu and such welcoming hosts in John and Susie. If you want to stay in Keswick then this is the place but there might just be a long queue!!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
24 November 2011
Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to send in such a lovely review. This helps us so much to know that the way we operate is right for our guests, and also helps us to try to maintain the high standards we set for ourselves
John and Susie Stakes
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“Lovely b&b”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

We had a lovely weekend and can only echo what everyone else has said - truly delicious breakfasts cooked by Susie, everything very comfortable and clean. We stayed in the room called Cat Bells, which overlooks the street, but was very quiet and peaceful. One of the high points for us was breakfast at the communal table, meeting and hearing the experiences of visitors from around the world. John was very knowledgeable about walks in the area and gave us some helpful advice. Note to avoid embarrassment: there is now a small charge for the parking. You might get differently worded confirmations from www.keswick.org and the owners, which you need to read more carefully than we did!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tiverton, United Kingdom
1 review
“The best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

We have had a wonderful week staying in John and Susie's guest house. Susie's vegan breakfasts were superb, our room clean and comfortable. Each morning we had lovely conversations with John who gave us ideas for places to visit, details of public transport and boat trips (we had travelled to Keswick from Devon using buses and trains). To sum up, our hosts and accommodation were everything that we could have wished for. Keswick is a great place to stay, so many things to do without having to rely on having your own transport.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
22 September 2011
Thank you so much for your lovely review....which helps us to keep on track and maintain our standards. It also helps Keswick to stay on the map where it belongs.
John and Susie
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Felton, Pennsylvania
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“One of the best B&B's in the UK”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

John and Susie were the best hosts. They even followed us to the car park (free parking for guest) to help us get back to the B&B, even though it was only a very short walk away. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was made to order, with many special items not found at other B&B's, and absolutely delicious. They offered us many recommendations for eating and sightseeing. It was located right in the center of town, a short walk to the lake and all the other attractions of Keswick. A wonderful B&B... we would most definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
9 September 2011
Wow! What a great review. Thank you so much. Your review helps very much not only to demonstrate that we are trying to keep our standards up at Honister House but also to draw visitor attention to the many attractions of Keswick and the Northern Lakes.
John and Susie.
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1 Borrowdale Rd, CA12 5DD, England
Price range (per night):* INR3,232 - 3,344

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