More than lived up to it's reviews.Both Tony and Helen were extremely helpful going so far as to letting us take their own personal walking guides out with us.A great welcome with a cup of coffee and a biscuit and run down of the local area-pubs,restaurants,walks etc.After a tiring 6 hour walk it was a pleasure to return to this... more

My wife and I recently stayed for five days at the Allerdale House in Keswick with Tony and Helen on a trip to the Lake District in England. They were warm accommodating hosts who went out of their way to make us feel at home and bring delight to their small slice of England. The room was pleasant, very clean,... more

We have stayed 3 times now at Allerdale House and have already booked for next year. For us it is ideal as our dogs have always been made welcome. The week we have in the autumn is a holiday for the dog! We just go along. We had some fabulous walks and Tony and Helen's hospitality is second to none.... more

My husband and I have stayed at numerous hotels over the last 10 years ie special two night breaks at the likes of Atholl Palace etc - but I can honestly say Allerdale House beats them all hands down!! The place is spotless, the rooms are beautifully furnished with matching bedding and curtains and the showers are so powerful. The... more

What makes this place outstanding is not the great food, comfortable rooms, or good location but the warmth, welcome, and attention to detail of Tony and Helen. For example, my husband mentioned liking crumpets, and the next morning, crumpets appeared at breakfast. Tony and Helen are sensitive to cultural differences (for example, Americans like water with breakfast). Tony's advice on... more

The breakfast was fabulous (try the oatmeal and the special yogurt), the room charming, the bathroom larger than usual for England, but the service provided by Helen and Tony is what will make me go back. They did things for us and for other guests without even being asked and made us feel like guests in their home. more

It has taken me a couple of weeks to write this review, but having just returned from another weekend away and spent it at a 4 star hotel I was keen to make a comparison. This B & B was given an excellent write up on Trip Advisor - I must confess to being a little cynical about glowing write... more

My Wife and I stayed with Helen and Tony for six nights. The house is beautifully kept and we were extremely well looked after. A good breakfast, cooked by Helen but served by a very jovial Tony (every morning!) kept us going on our walks. Tony and Helen were extremely friendly and welcoming and so helpful in advising us as... more

This is the first time in many years that we had stayed at a bed & breakfast, from previous experiences we had preferred to camp. However, due to bad weather we decided to stay at Allerdale House. We were greeted with a cup of tea and a warm chat. The location is very central and easily accessable to everything that... more