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Powter Howe

Allerdale, Cumbria

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5.0/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/513 May 2026

Graeme

Lovely place in a lovely location. Amazing views and I felt very well looked after, would reccomend highly.

5.0/56 May 2026

Janice • Solo Trip

This is a wonderful property with lots of historic charm and stunning scenery right on the doorstep! I stayed 4 nights and Karen really looked after me; delicious cooked breakfast each morning and a newly lit fire in the evenings to sit beside. She gave me a tour of her gorgeous garden and introduced me to her feathered friends; the chickens, cockerel and pheasant as well as her lovely dogs. Her knowledge of the house and area is really insightful and Karen was more than happy to advise where needed. Powter Howe is easy to find, has plenty of space for parking, and offers fantastic views facing the Skiddaws and Barf behind it. There is also a lovely short walk from the house and through woodland to Bassenthwaite Lake. Although the A66 can be heard it doesn’t detract from the beauty of the place. I would definitely recommend a relaxing stay at Powter Howe and hope to return again very soon myself. Thank you Karen, for making me feel so welcome and at home.

5.0/523 Apr 2026

David • Solo Trip

Exactly as it says it is and what a small B&B should be like. Its old school simplicity with the personal touch

5.0/523 Apr 2026

Penny • Solo Trip

I had a wonderful stay at Powter Howe, a real treat. The room and bathroom were immaculately cleaned and well kept and the host is a gem who cooks the best breakfast which includes lovely free range eggs from her own hens. Waking up in the morning to the view over a beautiful garden beyond the lake to Skiddaw was an extra treat as each morning there was a new ever changing Lake District vista. I'll definitely be back!

5.0/513 Apr 2026

Susan • Trip with Friends

Clean and tidy, lovely cooked breakfast with freshly baked bread. Beautiful views from the windows and the location is perfect for exploring the lake district.

5.0/510 Apr 2026

Andrea • Couple Trip

The breakfast was amazing. Freshly cooked bread and free range eggs from the resident hens!! The host was really friendly and knowledgable about the local area. The b & b had lots of rustic charm. Ideal for a quiet getaway.

5.0/59 Apr 2026

Darren • Solo Trip

I hiked in from seathwaite, and was greeted with the most hospitable lady you could ask for after a long hike. Karan showed me to my room in a beautiful old farm house. If you want an escape from modern life and enjoy a simple retreat thats walking distance from keswick, braithwaite, and with bassentwaite lake pretty much on doorstep, Powter Howe is the place for you. I stayed an extra night than planned, as Powter Howe is a stunning oldy worldy get away, after a long day hiking, rambling, or cycling, sitting by a roaring open fire with a cuppa tea and homemade bakes, its a perfect end to an active day.

5.0/56 Apr 2026

Orsolya • Solo Trip

Everything is perfect for the relaxation

5.0/513 Mar 2026

Jonathan • Solo Trip

The lady owner was friendly and lovely from the moment I arrived. I was made to feel very welcome and was even treated to a plate of home made biscuits. The bed was comfy and I had an amazing night's sleep. Breakfast was served at a time that was convenient to me and everything was very fresh. The bread and jam were also home made. The property is in a very quiet location and in lovely gardens and provides a great place to stay during a visit to the lake district.

5.0/54 Mar 2026

Fiona • Solo Trip

This was the most incredible stay I could have asked for! The breakfast was lovely, the home felt very cozy, and she had the fire lit every evening for a warm and welcoming sitting area. The only thing I would say is, as a Uni student with no car, plan with bus routes! They only come around every hour, and the BnB is a bit remote. A lovely view of the lake, the gardens, the chickens, and the neighbors sheep! I will absolutely come here again :)

5.0/523 Feb 2026

Kamil • Solo Trip

A fantastic stay. The lady who runs Powter Howe could not have been friendlier and was very patient with me on my arrival, including with my sad attempts to get my car into the place! This is a beautiful, proper country house - very spacious room, lovely breakfast. It is very quiet here. The log fire was amazing and it was great to spend a quiet evening here away from it all! I would stay again.

5.0/514 Feb 2026

kyle • Solo Trip

It was such a beautiful house and room. I loved the uniqueness and traditional style to it. The lady made me feel very welcome and was very helpful and friendly. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys something different to a regular, boring hotel. Thank you so much

5.0/58 Feb 2026

Leon

Very clean .lovely old house Lovely hostess.

5.0/516 Nov 2025

Dirk • Trip with Friends

Karen is a brilliant hostess. She welcomes you into her beautiful historic, unbelievably cosy home, some of which dates back to the days of Tudor. The rooms are spotlessly clean and warm. The full English breakfast is substantial and very tasty. It is well posted, being only a 5 minute walk from the lakeside and a two minute walk from the bus stop to Keswick or Workington. I will definitely be going back.

5.0/53 Nov 2025

Andrew • Solo Trip

Spotless and comfortable

5.0/527 Oct 2025

Austin • Solo Trip

Great traditional breakfast, excellent cleanliness, plenty room to park

5.0/526 Oct 2025

Helen

Lovely place to stay, friendly, warm, comfortable, clean and breakfast was delicious, thank you.

5.0/529 Sep 2025

Carl • Solo Trip

Charming host, comfortable room and great breakfast. I found it a little difficult to locate, but that may be my problem. Highly recommendable

5.0/528 Sep 2025

Lynsey • Solo Trip

Lovely peaceful country B&B with great views! Lovely host who looks after you well. Close to Keswick.

5.0/525 Sep 2025

Peter • Solo Trip

This is a wonderful place to stay with a very warm welcome. It's a very comfortable family home with excellent views across Bassenthwaite Lake to Skiddaw, comfortable bed, a very filling full English breakfast (also with cereal and toast), very quiet, a short walk to the lake side, at the foot of Whinlatter Forest and close to a bus stop for the X5 to Keswick or the Workington direction. Parking is next to the house.

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Thornthwaite, Keswick, England, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:30 PM-9:30 PM

Check-out10:30

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

About Powter Howe

Powter Howe Location
Located in Keswick, Powter Howe is within a 10-minute drive of Derwent Pencil Museum and Derwentwater. This bed & breakfast is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Whinlatter Forest Park and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Lake District Wildlife Park.

Powter Howe Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Powter Howe Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - Mon, 17 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children