Cumbria House Keswick

11/10/2024

Aurora 10/11th October 24.

Thanks to the Cumbria Aurora Group here on Facebook for the prior warning, well worth a follow if you don't already! Do you prefer the view over Keswick or over Derwentwater? I can't decide!

18/09/2024

Stunning September 😍 This time of year so often brings calm early mornings with mist rising from the lakes. Whether you'd like a short walk down to Derwentwater, or breakfast at Buttermere its absolutely worth the early start.

17/09/2024

Morning views from the house today 😍 If you'd like a last minute trip to Keswick we still have some room-only availability for the next three nights 17, 18, 19th September.

In the photos: looking east towards Latrigg, Blencathra and Clough Head off on the right of the photo. Rooms one, two, four and seven face in this direction.

And looking west towards Grisedale, Barrow, Causey Pike (with Cat Bells & Maiden Moor just out of shot on the left). Rooms three, five, six and eight face in this direction.

14/08/2024

We were lucky enough to have clear skies for the Aurora Borealis on Monday, with a few Perseid meteors too. These photos are from the shores of Derwentwater.

If you missed them, there's a possibility of more aurora this Friday night 🤞✨️🌙🌌 You can get alerts from the Aurora Watch UK app. Red alerts are the only ones I stay up late for! For info, this display was a red alert of around 200nT.

If you're going to be looking for them with the naked eye, it might be useful to know that this display was faintly visible by eye - especially the columns of light and the reddish glow. The photos were taken with a 30 second exposure, so are quite a bit brighter.

Happy Aurora spotting!

08/08/2024

One of the greatest joys of running our business is witnessing the love, connection, and happiness that our guests experience while enjoying the beauty of the Lake District.

However, recent events have deeply saddened us, as our Black and Brown communities face fear and intimidation due to racial violence. We want to be clear: we stand firmly against racism and support our Black and Brown guests and neighbours.

Our guesthouse will always be a sanctuary of unity, safety, and love for all. We look forward to welcoming everyone with open arms.

27/07/2024

A beautiful evening walk in Borrowdale. All of this is on the doorstep when you stay in Keswick ✨️

To make the most of the evening light, you can catch a bus to Lodore which is just 10-15 minutes down the Borrowdale Valley. After exploring a little of the west side of the lake you can meander back to Keswick along the eastern shore. Just delightful.

11/07/2024

We're delighted to be hosting Robert Harvey's Lake District Photography Tour again this year. Guests last year told us they were impressed by the way Robert goes above and beyond in his teaching. And having tasted chef Gérard's food, let's just say this is a very special tour to join. See Robert's post for more details.

23/05/2024

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to attend a taster day at the Lakeland Wellbeing centre here in Keswick. And what a fantastic experience it was. Jen and her team offer a wide range of therapies and treatments at the centre, including massage, mindfulness, reiki, and reflexology. The space itself feels absolutely tranquil, and if you need a bit of TLC while you're here in Keswick we would highly recommend it.

Jen also has many outdoor options such as wild wellbeing retreats, firewalling, forest bathing and lots more. If you'd like to know more you can contact her via her page above, or via the website which I've linked in the comments.

11/05/2024

The aurora from around Keswick and Derwentwater last night. If you're hoping to catch them tonight, the app AuroraWatch UK is great. Hope you all manage to get a good sighting tonight 🤞😀

Camera settings were in the following ranges:
ISO 400-1600
F 4.0
Shutter speed: 13-25 seconds

17/01/2024

As well as running Cumbria House and Bub the Dub, James volunteers for Keswick Mountain Rescue. And its been a busy few days, with rescues on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and today!

Look after yourselves out there!
the.dub

16/01/2024

Keswick this morning 😀❄️☃️🌨

15/01/2024

Another stunner today in Lake District
You can't beat Helvellyn for views and drama - add in early morning alpine glow and it rivals anywhere in the Alps (we are quite bias here though 😂)

13/01/2024

The Lake District never ceases to amaze! This was a particularly thick and high inversion over the whole of the northern lakes yesterday.

If you want to explore more of the Lake District in 2024, Cumbria House is the perfect place to stay. In the heart of Keswick and at the foot some of the most iconic fells, Cumbria House has all the comfort you need after a hard day of adventure.

Check out our self catering availability in the link in our bio.

25/09/2023

One of our featured artists at Cumbria House Keswick is the incredibly talented Emily Brooks. If you are interested in attending one of her workshops while you're in Keswick do follow her page. Her work is also on display in the 'Home and Away' print exhibition at the Theatre by the Lake at the moment (ends 7th Nov '23).

17/05/2023

It's an absolutely stunning morning down at Friar's Crag! When is your next trip to Keswick? Check our website for room-only stays and self catering trips, hope to see you soon 🤗

02/05/2023

A brilliant course being run by Suzanna Swims and The Swimming Seamstress with accommodation here at Cumbria House 😀

Fancy trying something new for May? I'm linking up with Amanda to host a 'make your own swimsuit' workshop!

Based in Keswick, this workshop takes place over two days and includes pattern making, cutting, sewing, and swimming. On the final day we take to the water in our bespoke handmade suits.

Fancy joining us? We have just two places remaining and we'd love to fill them. You can join as a day participant (£195) or we have linked up with our friends to provide accommodation. This course is suitable for enthusiastic beginners, no prior experience necessary.

For more info, visit my website or drop me a DM: https://www.suzannaswims.co.uk/event-details/swim-and-sew-workshop-make-your-own-swimsuit

05/04/2023

Fancy getting together with family and friends?
Staying in your own very own townhouse?
In the centre of the Lake District?

You do? Then check out our availability for self-catering - we're offering 10% off week long stays in September so get in quick.

You'll have exclusive use of Cumbria House, including eight individually designed en-suite bedrooms, large well-equipped kitchen, dining room, lounges and car park. All just a 2 minute walk from Keswick Town centre's cafe, pubs and shops 😀

September is a stunning time to visit the Lake District so check out our availability at www.cumbriahouse.co.uk/self-catering/

10/03/2023

What a beautiful shot of Keswick by Greg Wolstenholme 😍

Snow Angel 😇 ❄️

Keswick looking like an alpine village early this morning. Thanks to the person responsible for the angel too 🙂