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About the Hotel

The Heads, Keswick (Cumbria), United Kingdom, CA12 5ER

Rooms at The Highfield

The Highfield has 18 bedrooms with bathrooms. All rooms include amenities Highfield's guests have come to expect. Some rooms feature original Victorian details like bay windows and balconies. Room 5, a first-floor bedroom, features dual views of Lake Derwentwater, the surrounding Fells & Mountains, Skiddaw Mountain, and Keswick. Room 16 has a Lake & Fell View Balcony, overlooking Lake Derwentwater and the Fells & Mountains of Newlands & Borrowdale. Room 16 can be configured with a Super-king Double Bed or Twin Bedded room. Room 18, on the first floor, has dual views South towards Derwentwater and the surrounding Fells & Mountains, plus North towards Skiddaw Mountain and Keswick. The Woodford Suite, a former chapel, includes antique furniture, a hand-carved mahogany Super-King Double Bed, a raised living area with a gas log burner, leather arm chairs, and a flat-screen TV. Its bathroom includes a roll-top bath and a walk-in shower. Room 20, a second-floor bedroom, faces south with views of Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding Fells & Mountains and includes a King-size Double Bed. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower.

Dining at Highfield Restaurant

Highfield Restaurant features a bar. Menus suit various tastes and budgets, including traditional pub food, vegetarian, vegan, and modern brasserie dishes. A full English breakfast is available. The breakfast room offers views that were once listed in The Times Top 10 Most Scenic Restaurants.

Leisure and Location

Guests can relax in two guest lounges or the garden with views of Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding Mountains. The Highfield is located in Keswick, Cumbria, in the Northern Lake District. The Theatre by the Lake is within 5 minutes' walk. Fitz Park is 0.5 km away, Crow Park is 0.3 km, and Derwent Water is 2.5 km.

Transportation Details

The hotel is 70 km from Carlisle Lake District. Private parking is free for all guests and is located at the rear of the property. Penrith railway station is 17 miles away with regular bus service to Keswick. Alternatively, a taxi can be arranged.

Hotel Services

The Highfield is a non-smoking establishment. Vouchers are available for purchase online, which can be downloaded, printed, or sent directly to the recipient. Lake District Gift Packages are also available. The hotel offers complimentary homemade cake, tea, and coffee.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Second Floor
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16 m² 
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1 Double bed
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Single Room Mountain View Second Floor
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2 persons
13 m² 
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1 Single bed
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Standard Double Room
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16 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Keswick (Cumbria)300 m
Airports
Carlisle Lake District (CAX) 68.4 km
Blackpool International (BLK) 133.2 km
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Heads, Keswick (Cumbria), United Kingdom, CA12 5ER
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The Heads, Keswick (Cumbria), United Kingdom, CA12 5ER
Nearby
Museum
The Puzzling Place
390 m
Moot Hall Market Square
Moot Hall
420 m
Borrowdale Road East of Great Wood Car Park
Walla Crag
430 m
Great Eddy Borrowdale Road
Great Wood
220 m
Park
Hope Park
300 m
Gallery
Treeby & Bolton Gallery & Shop
220 m
Thornthwaite
Thornthwaite Galleries
260 m
Gallery
Viridian Gallery
320 m
Otley House Otley Road
Keswick Mining Museum
410 m
Otley Road
Dinosaur And Raptor Experience
410 m
Park
Fitz Park
880 m
Park
Crow Park
300 m
Davidson Park
Keswick Rugby Football Club
410 m
Store
The Cheese Delicatessen at Fond Ewe
320 m
Kong Adventure
Kong Escape Room
180 m
Gallery
Northern Lights Gallery
270 m
Gallery
Gallery 26
310 m
Lingcove Bridge
520 m
Restaurants
Old Keswickian
410 m
5-7 Market Square
Derwent Artisan Cafe
330 m
Southey Works Main Street
Greggs
400 m
3 Market Square
St Mungo's Deli
390 m
39 Main Street
Caffle House Tearooms Watendleth
420 m
Watendlath Community
Panino Italiano
470 m
75 Main Street
The Coffee Lounge
590 m
5 Luptons Court
Pizzeria Italia
470 m
5 Tithebarn Street
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