Beatiful house. David made us very welcome, helped carry our bags in. A little bag of goodies and chocolates on the pillow. Lovely, small, modern room. Sparkling clean. Fantastic breakfast - croissants, granola, porridge. Great chat with David over breakfast (also a teacher). more

Just returned from a fantastic weekend break at Oakthwaite. David & Karen were both extremely friendly and knowledgeable about walks of all levels of ability. The walk from the B&B to Walla Crag took about an hour and was well worth the climb as the views were spectacular. Our room, the king size, was excellent with a good view of... more

After reading the great reviews on Trip Advisor, my husband and I felt confident we were making the right choice when we made our reservation. We were not disappointed. We received a warm welcome from Karen Faria who runs the B&B with her husband David. Karen showed us to our room, which was beautifully decorated. The bed was immaculately dressed... more

Not only is this a great B&B with alot of nice touches thrown in, but Keswick is truly a wonderful place to base your visit to the Lake District. Out of all the places we stayed at on our 17-day trip of Britain, both my wife and I liked Keswick the best. We arrived rather late in the day, tired... more

My husband and I stayed for two nights, end of April beginning of May 2008. I have to say it's one of the nicest B&B's we've ever stayed at. The thoughtful touches of goody bags and bottled water, all make for a relaxing comfortable stay. We both had full English breakfasts and they set us up for the day nothing... more

Debbie and Adrian Preston Wigston, Leicester Date of stay - 25/04 to 29/04 2008 My husband and I stayed at Oakthwaite House at Easter, our second stay. We booked our return trip to this special guest house after being so well looked after the first time, and if anything the second time was better. Run by David and Karen, they... more

Both my wife and I stayed at the Oakthwaite House 31 Mar - 4 Apr 08. Oakthwaite House situated in the wonderfull town of Keswick has something unique to offer those of you looking for a B&B experience. Hosts David and Karen provide the real deal in hospitality and comfort with every request and requirement catered for. The accommodation is... more

My wife and I stayed at the Oakthwaite for just one night at the end of March on the strength of the recommendations found on this site. We were delighted when we saw our room - the super king size - this place is a real gem. The rooms are spotlessly clean and are decorated to a high standard with... more

My wife and I stayed at this B&B again this year, a year on from last year and this being my first review for this guest house, thought it was well deserverd, albeit a month on. The owners, David and Karen made us both feel very welcome again. The guest house is easy to fing with lovely walks both easy... more