Book West View in Keswick (Cumbria), Lake District

West View sits on The Heads in Keswick, a two-minute walk from Derwentwater and a three-minute walk from the town center. The guest lounge and superior rooms on the second and third floors have direct views of Causey Pike and Grisedale Pike. Guests can walk to Theatre by the Lake in under ten minutes, and the Hope Park café is just outside the front door.

The hotel has six rooms, including standard doubles, a single room, and superior doubles with mountain views on the second and third floors. Each room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. All superior double rooms provide a view of the Lakeland hills from the bedroom window.

Breakfast is cooked to order from a menu that includes full English or Irish breakfasts, pancakes with fresh fruit, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The guest lounge serves as the dining room and has views of the mountains. Homemade jams are offered with toast, and packed lunches are available for guests heading out on day walks.

West View allows guests to bring dogs and provides a drying room for wet walking gear after a day on the fells. Secure bicycle storage is available for cycling enthusiasts, and the hotel is a base for hiking, cycling, mini golf, and walking tours. Guests also have access to a shared lounge with a TV.

Hosts Heather and Craig provide a welcome pack in each room with local history, maps, and a guide to Keswick attractions. Complimentary fresh milk is supplied daily, and guests can store luggage on arrival and departure days. The hotel has key access, CCTV outside, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers on site.

Location: Two-minute walk from Derwentwater and Keswick town centre

Views: Mountain views of Causey Pike and Grisedale Pike from lounge and superior rooms

Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed, drying room for wet gear

Outdoor facilities: Secure bicycle storage, packed lunches

Breakfast: Cooked-to-order full English with vegetarian and vegan options

Luggage storage: Free on arrival and departure days