About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Twa Dogs Inn in Keswick offers family rooms with private bathrooms, hairdryers, showers, electric kettles, and TVs. Baths are available for added comfort. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Live music enhances the atmosphere. Convenient Location: Located 126 km from Newcastle International Airport, the guest house is near Derwentwater Lake (4 km), Cat Bells (8 km), and other attractions. Free on-site parking is provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its bar, convenient location, and value for money, Twa Dogs Inn ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Only 10 minutes walk into Keswick Room was ok for short stay
  • Graeme
    Australia Australia
    Located within walking distance of shops, restaurants & the river the accommodation is upstairs above a small local hotel. Our room had a comfortable bed, good shower and was quiet at night. The bar downstairs had a nice friendly atmosphere. We...
  • Hetty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good value. Basic room but clean and comfortable. It’s above a pub so some noise from that is to be expected but quiet from 11 o’clock closing time. About 10-15 min walk to town centre.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff. Allowed us in room early. Always available if needed. Great place
  • Anežka
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Surprisingly calm for sleeping above a bar. Everything quiets down after 11pm. Ok selection of food and beer. Good value for the money, easy walk from Keswick center.
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    Room was perfect for us. Bed super comfy. Was worried about potential noise but it was quiet all night.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean & comfortable. Good base for what we needed.
  • Walter
    Australia Australia
    Great location, short walk to main township (very nice walk). Staff were lovely. Rooms clean and comfortable. Good atmosphere at the pub. Good pub meals.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff who allowed us to put the football on while we had dinner and drinks, great location, nice outside area to have drinks in the sun, beds were very comfortable! Decent shower, lovely food for the price! Will stay again
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean well appointed room, pub with food below, parking on site, friendly staff, 10 min walk into town

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Twa Dogs Inn - Keswick's community pub!

Company review score: 8.9Based on 106,255 reviews from 97 properties
97 managed properties

Company information

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The Twa Dogs is a Marston's-owned pub, but now run by LCEC UK Hospitality Management who took over the business in late April 2023.

Property information

Welcome to the Twa Dogs Inn. We are a friendly community focussed pub with 3 letting rooms and are the first hostelry you see as you arrive in Keswick from the west. We currently operate on a room-only basis, NO BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE. Our kitchen is open 12:00pm-8:00pm Mon-Sat, 12:00pm-6:00pm Sunday. Having recently taken over the property, we are in the process of slowly updating the pub and while our rooms are a little 'dated', they are clean and warm! We are a cheap and cheerful alternative to a B&B or hotel and you will always get a warm and friendly welcome from staff and customers alike. We have our own car park which you are welcome to use during your stay. Check-in is from 2pm on day of arrival and check-out at 11am on day of departure. We are a ten minute walk from the centre of Keswick and an ideal base for walkers, cyclists and dog owners. You can access the Keswick-Threlkeld railway path immediately behind the pub, which can then take you onto Latrigg, Skiddaw, Blencathra and beyond. We are also on the C2C cycle route (NCN71) and can offer security for your bikes if required. For dog owners, we accept up to 2 dogs per room at no additional charge and are directly opposite a park if your pooch needs an early morning or late night walk. We are also a short walk from Castlerigg Stone Circle and an early morning visit to this amazing location is well worth an early start and is a must-see for any visitor. The pub itself is open from 12noon - 11pm (sometimes later) so please be aware there may be the noises you associate with a traditional pub, such as music, laughter, chat and cellar equipment. If you are staying with us we very much hope you can come and join us for a drink and enjoy the atmosphere...

Neighbourhood information

Nestled in a glacial valley on the shores of Derwentwater, Keswick is England's premier mountain town and jewel in the crown of the northern Lake District National Park - a world heritage site. Surrounded on every side by fells and mountains, you always have a stunning view! Originally an ancient market town, Keswick has for many years welcomed visitors to its many cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs. Despite its size, the town boasts an award-winning cinema and theatre, both open all year round. There are also a number of art galleries and specialist shops and a significant number of all businesses in the town still independently owned. Keswick also hosts a number of events, including very successful beer, jazz and cinema festivals. Being a mecca for outdoor activities, the town is also host to the Keswick Mountain Festival, the Lakesman Ironman Triathlon, and is on the Fred Whitton route - arguably the UKs toughest cycling sportive. There is some form of organised running, cycling or swimming event taking place every week, with a very popular Park-Run taking place along the Keswick-Threlkeld railway line path every Saturday morning. The town has an obvious appeal to those loving life outdoors and can be used as a base for walking and cycling holidays. In additional to on-foot or two-wheel access onto the fells and mountains, through the passes and along the lakesides, it is only a short distance away from Honister Slate Mine and Whinlatter Forest - both well worth a visit while in the area. Keswick is easy to access by car, being only 15 miles from J40 of the M6. If travelling by train, the nearest train station is at Penrith with regular busses leaving from directly outside the station. In addition to walking and cycling, Keswick can also be used to explore the wider area by bus or car. The A591 runs to the south of the town and goes to Grasmere, Ambleside, Windermere and Kendal, with the A66 taking you north to the attractive town of Cockermouth.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.