Situated within 3.1 km of Derwentwater and 17 km of Buttermere in Keswick, Clarence House features accommodation with a TV. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Cycling, fishing and canoeing are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers water sports facilities. Askham Hall is 32 km from Clarence House, while World of Beatrix Potter is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Clarence House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 14 Sept 2015.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property has told us they’re making considerable investments and efforts towards sustainability by taking steps that can have environmental and social impact. We’ve worked with experts including Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable programme – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dash
    AustraliaAustralia
    Thank you Kate and James for an enjoyable stay at Clarence House. We were made to feel welcome and greatly appreciate the help and suggestions you gave us regarding activities while we were there. Breakfasts were delicious! We made an excellent...
  • Neil
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    A lovely place to stay with a nice breakfast. The daily cake was also just what was needed after a day on the fells. Really enjoyed the stay
  • Mark
    NorwayNorway
    The house is in a great location, a quiet street close to the town centre. It is very clean, comfortable and well furnished. Breakfast was fabulous and lots of thoughtful touches such as cake in reception and a visitor’s fridge with water and...
  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Location - close to the centre and lakes. The owners - friendly and caring.
  • Michelle
    AustraliaAustralia
    Loved our hosts Kate made a delicious cake every day for all to eat Very friendly and great location
  • Lada
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Great quality accommodation in a very central location. Amazing breakfast 🔆
  • J
    Jerzy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    It was very quiet, and we were not disturbed by other quests. The owners were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The room was bright and comfortable, with good facilites for tea/coffee/drinking chocolate. Complimentary cakes baked by the...
  • Uys
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    The room was comfortable, in a quiet location and within walking distance of restaurants and shops.
  • James
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The property was clean/spacious,the hosts were very welcoming and it was located in a great location. Thank to our hosts for the wonderful stay. The fresh bakes that were left out daily were also greatly appreciated. Next time we plan a trip in...
  • Hall
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Our host, James - Knowledgeable (Keswick area, wider Lakes), welcoming and couldn't do more to make our stay as enjoyable as possible Our stay - Clean, well-stocked for toiletries and what have you, tea/coffee/hot chocolate, fresh water kept in...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, are you dog friendly?

    Sorry we like Dogs but don't allow them to stay.
    Answered on 10 January 2020
  • hi have booked a room with yourselves for Monday 27th September to Friday 30 the september.just wanted to find out if the room is on the first floor

    Apologies, I have only just seen this question, please can you raise your question on your booking as we are unable to answer questions on specific bo..
    Answered on 24 September 2021
  • Hi. Would you be able to cater for a gluten free and dairy free diet? If I bring part of my own breakfast would you be able to cook it for me? Many thanks.

    We are able to cater for gluten and dairy free. You are welcome to bring items to add to your breakfast but we have plenty of options available for al..
    Answered on 9 May 2022
  • hello we looking to book 26-29 August . any chance for late check in ?we probably arrive around 9 pm . not possible to check in sat

    Hi, yes you are able to check in that late. Just refer to it on your booking so that we remember. Thanks, Kate
    Answered on 12 June 2022
  • hi there we were wondering if the deluxe double room has mountain views as we could only see the street on photos thanks carolyn

    Yes, the view is of Skiddaw. You can see the view on the photo that is our main photo with the sign in the foreground.
    Answered on 16 June 2021
  • Hi I’m looking to booking a weekend in May. If I book a room with our Son but decide after not to bring him can we adjust the room and price. Thanks

    Hi, apologies for the delay in responding it didn't pop up straight away! Any changes to the booking can be made with no impact on your charges 7 day..
    Answered on 2 March 2021
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Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 240 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A detached Victorian residence built in 1892. Beautifully decorated with modern standards whilst retaining its charm and character. Five large en-suite bedrooms and a spacious dining room. James and Kate welcome you to Clarence House. As long standing lovers of the Lake District and Keswick in particular, we are committed to offering a high standard of accommodation and service to enable our visitors to fully appreciate this area. We are situated in a quiet street, just an easy five minute walk away from the centre of Keswick and 10 minutes from Derwentwater Lake. A wealth of walks start from our door and there is a wide variety of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants close by.

Property information

James and Kate welcome you to Clarence House in Keswick. As long standing lovers of the Lake District and Keswick in particular, we are committed to offering a high standard of accommodation and service to enable our visitors to fully appreciate this most beautiful part of England. Clarence House is a spacious guest house with drying room, guest fridge and guest lounge in addition to your ensuite room. We are situated in a quiet street, with plenty of free street parking and just an easy five minute walk away from the centre of Keswick and ten minutes walk from the Lakeshore. We cannot guarantee the Lake District weather but we can promise, a warm and relaxing stay in the Lake District National Park. - Help and advice should you require it on the local area, walks, cycles and places to eat - A breakfast to set you up for the day made from fresh local ingredients - Well-equipped clean and comfortable bedrooms. - Free unlimited WiFi in all rooms - Hospitality trays Breakfast at Clarence House We offer an excellent breakfast menu created from locally sourced ingredients as well as a range of fresh fruits and cereals. A Clarence House breakfast is a great way to start the d...

Neighbourhood information

We are situated in a quiet street, just an easy five minute walk away from the centre of Keswick and 10 minutes from Derwentwater Lake. A wealth of walks start from our door and there is a wide variety of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants close by.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings *

Facilities of Clarence House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Clarence House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Clarence 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

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Clarence House

  • Clarence House is 800 yards from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Water sport facilities on site

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Clarence House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Clarence House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Clarence House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.