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Honister House

1 Borrowdale Rd, CA12 5DD, England
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Honister House
Ranked #22 of 188 Keswick B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
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  • Very clean(3)
  • Great location(3)
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Back for the third time. The bedrooms at the back are even more comfortable now, and Susie's biscuits just as welcome. Our daughters, who are 6 and 10, always feel very welcome and spend a lot of time deciding on their breakfast orders. Both John and Susie are full of useful information about Keswick and the Lakes and the parking... More

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Cramlington, Northumberland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We stayed one night at Honister House recently and had a very pleasurable stay. We arrived later than expected but this wasn't a problem for Susie who after making a very quick call to confirm the location of the B&B met us outside before we received the permit to park in the central car park which is literally 100 metres... More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
11 April 2012

Thanks very much for your detailed and enthusiastic review. Thanks also for mentioning our discounted parking permits which we feel are excellent value (£2 per day) when compared with the normal daily charges and avoid guests having to rely on street parking which can be congested at busy times. We look forward to seeing you again John and Susie Stakes More

Hatfield, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

We had a brilliant one-night stay arranged at short notice. Nothing was too much trouble for John and Susie in providing for our comfort and convenience - even including the cat at our special request. Well-appointed shower room, very comfortable bed, a tray with hot drinks and home-made biscuits provided, wi-fi readily available. Breakfast deserves a five-star rating, with its... More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
14 February 2012

Thanks for such a great review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We try our best to ensure that the service we provide is enjoyably distinctive with those extra little touches that do make a difference but are not overbearing or intrusive. Your review helps us to maintain what we hope is the right balance. John... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

Just got back from a short break in the lake district. The accommodation was outstanding and excellent value for money. Sue and john were very attentive hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them.Full english breakfasts too die for!! Would definitely return. More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
10 December 2011

Thanks for your review which really does make a difference and helps us to keep our standards up. We hope to see you again John and Susie More

Bridgwater, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

We had a great weekend at honister house thanks mainly to Susie and john the owners, our room Cat Bells was spacious and well appointed and only a stones throw from the main car park and town . The real star of the show though was the breakfast, everything you wish for cooked by susie and served by the knowledgeable... More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
7 December 2011

Thanks for such a great review which helps us to keep motivated and maintain standards. You were excellent guests and we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards John and Susie More

Taunton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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A real home from home. Comfortable room, excellent bed (even for my 6'4" husband!), TV, tea coffee and lovely biscuits - what more can you ask for in a room? Well planned and flexible breakfast menu and such welcoming hosts in John and Susie. If you want to stay in Keswick then this is the place but there might just... More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
24 November 2011

Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to send in such a lovely review. This helps us so much to know that the way we operate is right for our guests, and also helps us to try to maintain the high standards we set for ourselves John and Susie Stakes More

Northern England
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

We had a lovely weekend and can only echo what everyone else has said - truly delicious breakfasts cooked by Susie, everything very comfortable and clean. We stayed in the room called Cat Bells, which overlooks the street, but was very quiet and peaceful. One of the high points for us was breakfast at the communal table, meeting and hearing... More

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Tiverton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

We have had a wonderful week staying in John and Susie's guest house. Susie's vegan breakfasts were superb, our room clean and comfortable. Each morning we had lovely conversations with John who gave us ideas for places to visit, details of public transport and boat trips (we had travelled to Keswick from Devon using buses and trains). To sum up,... More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
22 September 2011

Thank you so much for your lovely review....which helps us to keep on track and maintain our standards. It also helps Keswick to stay on the map where it belongs. John and Susie More

Felton, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

John and Susie were the best hosts. They even followed us to the car park (free parking for guest) to help us get back to the B&B, even though it was only a very short walk away. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was made to order, with many special items not found at other B&B's, and absolutely... More

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honisterhouse, Owner at Honister House, responded to this review
9 September 2011

Wow! What a great review. Thank you so much. Your review helps very much not only to demonstrate that we are trying to keep our standards up at Honister House but also to draw visitor attention to the many attractions of Keswick and the Northern Lakes. John and Susie. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

We have had a wonderful 3 days here, John is lovely always went the extra mile and then there were susies best home made biscuits ever! I recommend the pancakes for breakfast! It was a shame however that we didnt meet susie until we left. Fantastic location, very homely. More

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1 Borrowdale Rd, CA12 5DD, England
Price range (per night):* RM182 - 188

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