Avondale Guest House

20 Southey Street, Keswick, CA12 4EF, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>322</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
322 reviews

Hosts were lovely. Location was ideal. Breakfast was delicious.

Victoria United Kingdom
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Avondale Guest House

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Just 2 minutes' walk from Keswick center, in the heart of the Lake District, Avondale Guest House features B&B accommodations with garden, shared lounge with TV and luggage storage. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and tea and coffee making facilities. They all offer an private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and shower. At Avondale Guest House, an award-winning breakfast with Cumberland sausages and black pudding is served. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for upon request. Guests can go and explore the Whinlatter Forest Park and the B&B is less than 1 mile from Derwent Water. Keswick Golf Club is 4.69 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Keswick
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hosts were lovely. Location was ideal. Breakfast was delicious.”
  • Lynette
    Canada Canada
    “Avondale is conveniently located, not far from the city centre and close to restaurants and coffee shops. Chris and Amy were very helpful and even arranged a tray breakfast when we had an early morning. Very clean, comfortable and cozy, we would...”
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Liked the owners very much. Location was super. Very good bus services to all parts.”

Managed by Amy & Chris

Company review score: 10Based on 322 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our goal is to provide you with a clean, comfortable and friendly environment to enable you to enjoy your stay here in Keswick. As keen walkers and runners we can offer advice on the local area and routes, whether you are walking the Wainwrights or looking for a gentle stroll around the lakes and fells. We are committed to cleanliness and a high standard of service and hope to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Property info

Avondale Guest House, an Award Winning Guest House/B&B based in Keswick, the heart of The Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are ideally situated in the heart of Keswick, whether you are walkers, runners or cyclists, or just looking for a base to explore the area. Approximately 2 minutes walk to the centre of town, within minutes you can be amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. You are welcome to use our guest lounge with a wide selection of books and maps. All our rooms are en-suite and tastefully decorated, with fresh milk delivered to your door each day, as well as fresh water. Our in-room facilities also include a selection of teas & coffee, TV, hairdryer, fans and maps for your use during your stay. Amy & Chris look forward to welcoming you to Avondale Guest House.

Neighborhood info

Southey Street is ideally situated enabling you to be in the centre of Keswick in a couple of minutes. Parking is on street and free, so park the car and enjoy all that Keswick has to offer. With a market on Thursdays and Saturdays you can also discover some of the local produce of the area. You can also take advantage of the excellent local transport and explore some of the beautiful surrounding villages.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Avondale Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Avondale Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Avondale Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children under the age of 17 cannot be accommodated.

Please inform Avondale Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Avondale Guest House

  • Check-in at Avondale Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Avondale Guest House is 1,800 feet from the center of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Avondale Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Avondale Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Avondale Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Avondale Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):