Cumbria House Keswick

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!
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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 🙂

27/02/2023

Very excited to see the Northern Lights in Keswick last night! These photos were taken from Ashness Jetty.

13/02/2023

A stunning morning in Keswick the Lake District today!

09/01/2023

We have rare availability for February half term 2023. Please share with friends and family who are looking for somewhere to stay.

The house is cosy and warm, with lots of space. There's a huge well-equipped kitchen, beds for 15 people with every bedroom having its own bathroom, and private off-street parking. Check our website in the comments below ✨️

02/01/2023

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 🙂 We're looking forward to welcoming you to Cumbria House in 2023!

Keswick is a magical place to be in spring, summer, autumn and winter 🌱☀️🍂☃️ If you've never visited the Northern Lake District before, do get in touch at: https://www.cumbriahouse.co.uk/self-catering/

✅️ Fantastic self catering house for large families and walking groups

✅️ Fully equipped kitchen

✅️ 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms - sleeps up to 15 people

✅️ Private off-road parking for 6 cars

✅️ 2 lounges

✅️ Stunning views

✅️ Only 2 minutes walk from the market square

✅️ A short walk to the beautiful shores of Derwentwater, and the Theatre by the Lake

✅️ Fantastic walks direct from the door, with many more a short drive away

14/12/2022

Just epic!

Another epic adventure in the Lake District winter wonderland today. Taking in the last of the sun's glow from the great fells.

Our Christmas guests will be arriving soon and we hope they'll score some amazing views like this too.

Our 2023 calendar is now open - check out availability through the link in our bio :)



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09/12/2022

Latrigg never disappoints, but yesterday morning was particularly stunning!

If you haven't been up Latrigg before, it can be reached on foot from the centre of Keswick. It is around a 3 hour return walk. There are views down Derwentwater to the central fells, and across the lake to Cat Bells and the Newlands fells. We can provide maps & route notes, along with recommendations for lunch in town too 😋

13/10/2022

The autumn colours are slowly turning here in Keswick 🍂 This morning we walked up Castlehead just near the house to watch the sunrise, and managed to catch a Brocken spectre while we were there too! Hope you are all keeping well

23/05/2022

Hello everyone, just wanted to share this lovely sunset in Keswick tonight with you. Hope you are all keeping well 🧡

29/04/2022

Around 35 minutes from Keswick are the beautiful Langdales, here's a few photos from a visit there last weekend. We still have some availability for room only stays this weekend if you fancy a last minute getaway 🙂

21/04/2022

A settled week of blue skies and sunshine ahead. And we have some rare availability for the Bank Holiday weekend.

Double and single rooms available for this Early May Bank Holiday from Thursday 28th and Friday 29th.
Book through the link in our bio.

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01/04/2022

I love watching the weather change as it travels up from the Borrowdale valley, over Derwentwater towards Keswick.

The views from Castlehead towards Catbells and the Newland Valley are always amazing, and even more so on a moody evening at sunset.

29/03/2022

Good morning from Keswick! We are looking forward to the new season 😀 We are mainly booked up until November but have a few spaces here and there for whole house self catering stays, do check our website for details 🤗

28/11/2021

This week in Keswick and Buttermere! Hope you are all OK after storm Arwen.

29/10/2021

Many of you will have heard about the record breaking rainfall we've had in the last few days. In spite of the high water levels Keswick has been relatively unscathed, but we thought you might like to see how high the waters were. I'll post my collection of 'normal' Autumn photos soon! Hope you are keeping well. Ruth and James

25/08/2021

Another stunning cloud inversion this morning. This time seen from Latrigg.

If you want to experience views like this we have some rare late-availability for our guesthouse from Sunday September 11th to 17th on a room-only basis.

Check out our availability through the link in our bio.

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