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Ferndene Guest House
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  • Inn Details

    Welcome to Ferndene, a traditional style family run guest house offering high standard, comfortable and friendly Bed & Breakfast accommodation a short stroll from Keswick town centre and a pleasant ten minute walk from the Derwent Water lakeshore with its stunning views, lake steamers and the famous Theatre by the Lake. Dating from 1866, our large Victorian house has been comprehensively refurbished while still retaining much of its original character and, with our modern Annexe conveniently located next to our car park (providing free off road parking), has been tastefully decorated in a contemporary style throughout. Rooms in the main house offer magnificent views of the mountains, with our top floor Suite giving a panoramic view over Skiddaw, Blencathra, Catbells and the Newlands fells. All of our bedrooms are cosy, comfortably furnished and have LCD digital TVs with teletext (and DVD in the Suite), alarm clocks, hairdryers and complementary tea and coffee trays. Breakfast at Ferndene is served in our comfortable dining room where you can enjoy a relaxing start to the day. Our buffet has a choice of cereals, fruits, yogurts and fruit juice, followed by the famous Ferndene cooked Cumbrian breakfast and accompanied by tea or freshly ground coffee and choice of toast. Vegetarian and other options are always available on request and all ingredients and products are selected from the best locally available and Fairtrade sources. However long your stay with us we can promise a warm welcome, a comfortable stay and Ferndene's famous breakfast to start your day. We do all we can to provide a homely feel and offer that personal service that makes your stay as pleasurable as possible. We can help with planning your days and with suggestions for walks and excursions, offer packed lunches, cycle storage, drying room etc, making Ferndene the perfect base to explore this beautiful area, whether walking or just to get away from it all for a relaxing break.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • Freeview

    • Lock-up facility for bicycles

    • Non-smoking (throughout)

    • Ironing facilities

    • Baggage store

    • Non-smoking

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3PM    Check Out: 10AM

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Children Allowed: Children welcome - with age limit; Minimum child age is 8

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving Location:

    Special meal options

  • Location Type

    City

    • Directions to property:
      To Penrith by train|Train|17|Nearest train station to Keswick is at Penrith (please check and confirm train times at e.g. www.trainline.com), with connection to Keswick being made by bus. From Penrith by bus|Bus|17|Hourly X4, X5, X50 buses (bus stop outside station, approx 20 minute journey) alighting at Keswick war memorial (please check and confirm all bus times on www.stagecoachbus.com before travelling). Cross over the road then turn immediately left into Southey Street, beside Cumbrian Cottages and the pub ""Rumours"". Continue down Southey Street to see the car park and rear entrance of Ferndene signposted on the right. A591|Road|1|Approaching Keswick from the south along the A591 turn left as the outskirts of town are reached onto Ambleside Road (signposted Castlerigg Manor). Proceed straight ahead down the steep bank of Manor Brow until Ferndene Guest House appears on your right opposite St John's Church to your left. Our car park is at the rear of the property. M6|Road|17|Turn off M6 at junction 40 (Penrith) and head west on A66 following signs for Keswick. Take first turning off A66 signposted Keswick and continue toward town centre. Head into town until you see park and river on your right. At top of slight incline turn left at crossroads, with war memorial on your right, then immediately left again into Southey Street, beside Cumbrian Cottages. Continue down Southey Street to see car park at rear of Ferndene on right.

    Area Attractions

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Walking

    • Rock climbing

    • River

    • Museums/galleries

    • Theatre

    • Playground

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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  • Address 6 St. Johns Terrace
    Ambleside Road
    Keswick, CA12 4DP
    England