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Reviews of Powter Howe

3 out of 5
Powter Howe
Thornthwaite, Keswick, England

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Anne

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Beautiful old cottage with gorgeous garden and just a short walk to the lake. Ten minutes drive from Keswick. Very comfortable and wonderful breakfast. Felt very welcomed. Room spacious with lovely view over the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seb

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Wonderful. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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B &B
We really enjoyed staying here. The host was friendly and welcoming . We loved the old world style of the house . The garden and the surrounding countryside were picturesque and the lake was beautiful . I would do it again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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The B&B was delightful and charming, it had so much character and the bird songs and life was heaven to hear and see. The breakfast was delicious and so well presented. The hostess and owner was so professional and welcoming and it was cozy, warm and very comfortable. Very central to get to walks, the lake and places of interest. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

K

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Warm, Cosy, Welcoming, and Relaxing
What a wonderful stay. Powter Howe B&B is relaxing, cosy, warm, and welcoming. The views from the B&B are incredible, and the location is perfect for walking in Whinlatter Forest. There is a bus stop close by for a bus that’ll take you to Keswick in ten minutes. I felt well looked after by Karen, with many thoughtful touches, and would love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
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The house is 500 yrs old with so much history. The host was very helpful and interesting. Property is quite a way from town but very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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Warm and friendly welcome
Country house that you would expect it's quirks which makes it amazing. Very warm and comfortable , clean and tidy. The host makes you feel at home and ensures you want for nothing. Excellent breakfast which was ready to order. Really did enjoy my stay, but for having to cut short would of definitely enjoyed another night away from modern life.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Boback

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Enjoyed my one night. Make sure you take a walk down to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clive

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Wonderful old house with real character, Karen our host always lit a fire every evening and you could sit and read and enjoy watching it. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable with great views of the surrounding countryside. The complimentary breakfast was fantastic and cooked to my preference. All in all i had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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This is a beautiful home in stunning surroundings. Karen was a lovely host and made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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We had a wonderful stay. Tea and cake when we arrived, followed by a great walk. The room was immaculate and an excellent breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lara

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with group
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A Step Back in Time
This lovely OLD home is situated in a quiet area of Thornthwaite, about 4 miles from Keswick. Our hostess, Karen, was lovely and made us breakfast to order each morning. Our upstairs twin room boasted original wood flooring from the 17th century. The location served as a good starting point for our day trips to Buttermere (take the bus from Keswick!) and Windermere. The wooded trail leading to the lake makes for a beautiful stroll, and the lovely grounds of Powter Howe are beautifully green and well cared for. A good value and a good lesson in history.
Full English Breakfast daily
Shared upstairs bath
Bassenthwaite Lake at dusk
Entrance to B&B
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramandeep

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The hospitality was amazing and the view is amazing around the property. Its gives you a very pleasant experience. Do visit th lake near by its seren!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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Lovely host very welcoming , exceeded all my needs love the surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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Karen was the perfect host, clean, tidy, friendly, more like a home then a B and B, coming back next year for a week with a friend, nice and quiet, beautiful grounds with a view of Blencathra to die for, throughly recommend this B and B to anyone, a bit of a walk to the bus stop but still worth it, a pub at the top of the lane called the Swan House if you want food, home cooked breakfast, as I have said, more of a home than a b and b
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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A gem in beautiful surroundings. Clean and well-kept and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Travelled with group
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Beautiful rooms and excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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Absolutely love Powter Howe B & B, super host, beautifully clean and very comfortable. Would definitely go there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

leila

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Travelled with group
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Over night stay
I was really happy with my visit to Powter Howe, proprietor, was so nice and nothing was to much bother, the breakfast was the best I had had in ages and the accomodation was good, thanks very much for an enjoyable stay and when next back in the north lakes will use again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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Beechwood House
This was a little hard to find but nice to stay at. The view is beautiful. The gardens right out front are lovely. Our room was comfortable and even had a window seat to watch the birds at the bird feeder and relax. The home has parts that were built in the 1600"s so very interesting to see all the details. You do have to duck a lot if you're tall like my husband (6'4") The stairs are narrow, but part of the charm of such an older place.Our hostess was very accommodating, she even lit a fire for us in the sitting room. It was raining so felt really nice.Lots of interesting details in the house and beautiful dishes with our breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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This is a unique Tudor andGeorgian farm house. Quirky and fascinating. Lady in charge does everything to make life good. Breakfasts superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

I

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Powter Howe
Very pleasant and helpful host. Comfortable room. Good food. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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We had an excellent five days here. The breakfast was braw and the wee touch of putting out biscuits/cake with milk for the room at the end of the afternoon was lovely. Nae tv, just good old fashioned rustic accommodation. If you like all the mod cons then forget it. If you like a cottage with really thick walls and is steeped in history back to Tudor times, which hits you as soon as you walk in the door, that’s also in a safe friendly environment then this cottage will suit. Karen the host is lovely and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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The service was above and beyond the call of duty. Very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert john

Travelled with partner
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Lovely period home with a delightful host. Made us feel very welcome, and had good advice for dinner options in the area. Communal breakfast table is a nice touch; opportunity to interact with other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

nigel

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It is exactly as the pictures, so as long as you check the details before you bookall will be well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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Wonderful host. Really enjoyed my 1 night stay. Will look to return very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
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Lovely Tudor B&B
The most beautiful place we stayed during our trip to the Lake District and Scotland. It is gorgeous. The grounds are beautiful and the place so historic and lovely. And Karen is so generous and hospitable. We also liked petting Alfie, the rescue dog, when we met him outdoors!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kanori

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Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
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If you love accommodation with a sense of history, this is a gem. Parts are centuries old but now with modern facilities. The setting is gorgeous and the hosts charming. This is an excellent base for seeing the whole of the Lake District. Keswick is a short drive with plenty of eating options but without the intense crowds found in Windermere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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It was really good stay! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner
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We loved our stay! Thanks again for having us !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Clive

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Charming period property boasting an open fireplace, spacious bedrooms and bathroom. Comfortable accommodation and wonderful view's down to the lake. Hearty breakfast every morning and cakes in the evening. If youre looking for peace and quiet surrounded by the great outdoors, but also within 5 miles of Keswick this is well worth considering. I was well looked after during my stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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I spent a wonderful week at this friendly B&B. Powter Howe is perfectly situated for walking Skiddaw or enjoying Whinlatter Forest. The accommodation is clean and comfortable. Parking in the gated yard was easy and safe. The host was fantastic - preparing filling breakfasts and roaring fires to welcome me back after hiking. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
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The original house dates back on paper to the 1500's with even original flooring in parts. The gardens and views around the old farmhouse are beautiful. The lady who runs the b&b is lovely and provides a fab breakfast. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with group
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The property and surrounding area was beautiful. Host was incredible kind and helpful, and even went out of her way to help me when I had a mixup with a taxi. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about booking in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023