Finding Dorchester House
Dorchester House is a short walk from Keswick town centre with its many shops, public houses, restaurants, and other attractions.
We are also only minutes from the shores of Lake Derwentwater and within easy reach of the local fells.
Directions to Dorchester House
Starting Point : Junction 40 on M6 (Penrith) also intersection with A66.
- Follow the A66 (westbound) towards Keswick and Workington.
- After approximately 18 miles take the slip road which is signposted Keswick and Windermere (A591).
- At the end of the slip road bear left and follow the road for approximately 600 yards until you arrive at a T-junction.
- At the T-junction turn right towards Keswick town centre.
- Follow the road into Keswick, passing a pub called Twa Dogs on your left hand side.
- As the road bears to the right, turn left just before the pelican traffic lights and then immediately left again onto Southey Street.
- After approximately 200 yards Dorchester House is on the left hand side on the corner of Helvellyn Street
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Reaching Dorchester House by Public Transport
If you are travelling to Dorchester House by public transport, the ideal railway station to travel into is Penrith.
The bus for Keswick leaves from outside the Railway station which is either the X50 service. Ask the driver for the war memorial stop in Keswick, after disembarking head towards the town centre. At the first intersection turn left into Southey Street and Dorchester House is located after approximately 200 yards on your left hand side at the junction with Helvellyn Street.
Should you require details of the bus timetable please do not hesitate to ask us. Alternatively you may wish to arrive by taxi with the best option being Keswick based Davies Taxis (017687 73256).
Rooms at Dorchester House
Originally built as a Keswick guesthouse, Dorchester House is a late Victorian property which has been modernised to meet today's needs but retains many original features.
All rooms have thermostatically controlled central heating, remote controlled colour television, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, and access to WiFi.
How to Find Dorchester House
Dorchester House is a short walk from Keswick town centre with its many shops, public houses, restaurants, and other attractions.
We are also only minutes from the shores of Keswick's Lake Derwentwater and within easy reach of the local fells.
Breakfast at Dorchester House
Dorchester House provides an extensive range of options for guests at breakfast time. Whereever possible we endeavour to source breakfast produce locally offer to our guests a unique Cumbrian experience.
Things to do in and around Keswick
Keswick is home to many events, including the Keswick Convention, Keswick Jazz Festival, Keswick Beer Festival, and much more.
Keswick and the surrounding area also has a great deal of attractions and activities for visitors.
Booking with Dorchester House
Tariffs range from £32 to £42 per person per night, with children at concessionary rates. All tarrifs quoted in reply to booking enquiries will be based on a room rate.
We regret that we are uable to provide accommodation for children under the age of six years.
To enquire about room availability and exact pricing for your stay in our bed and breakfast, please fill in our online enquiry form and we will contact you via e-mail as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can contact us by telephone on
017687 73256, email us directly, or check room availability via Keswick.org