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Seatoller House is a beautiful guest house seven miles south of Keswick at the head of Borrowdale. It is over 300 years old and has been a guest house for over 100 years. It is the largest building in the hamlet of Seatoller.
The house prides itself on its friendly welcome, an informal atmosphere and good home cooked food. It is an excellent centre for exploring the Lake District and is popular with walkers, artists, and those who want immediate access to the fells.
The Library and Sitting Room provide a comfortable setting for relaxing and discussing the day with fellow guests. The Tea Bar allows guests to get hot and cold beverages, snacks and best of all a daily homemade cake. Jennings beer and other drinks are available as well.
The dining room has two large traditional oak tables creating a friendly atmosphere where guests are served a set meal at 7 pm (excluding Tuesdays). Breakfast is a relaxed affair at 8am, with a range of choices.
There are 10 bedrooms all with private bathrooms, a large delightful garden surrounding the house and ample private car parking.
Guests receive a warm welcome from managers Nigel and Patricia Dixon. Patricia has lived in the valley most of her life and with Nigel seeks to source local produce of great quality for all the home cooked food they produce. Do ask them for local tips of places to visit!
*Please view each room for the room facilities
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Very pleasant accommodation with a very comfortable lounge and library room with a log fire. Good home cooked food served on an evening consisting of four courses more than enough after a good day on the fells. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed By - Kim
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Family with Young Children
The hosts of this beautiful guest house go above and beyond to make you feel at home in this idyllic setting steeped in history. We needed more time here. It was clean, comfortable and the food amazing. Great recommendations were provided for sightseeing and eating out. Would definitely return here and highly recommend it to others.
Reviewed By - Simone
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We had not stayed here before and can understand why there are so many ‘regulars ‘ who keep returning!
We had a large quiet room ( one of the en-suite ones) which was very comfortable. The property has a terrific location for enjoying the great walks and views of Borrowdale, food and ambience are exceptional and we really enjoyed the communal dining arrangements, facilitated by a brilliant host!
We look forward to returning.
Reviewed By - Deborah
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Mature Couple
Wonderful stay here, very relaxing, warm and welcoming, we stayed here to do a walk up scarefell pike the accommodation is spacious, and has everything we needed including a dry room for our wet clothes the hosts were very good and would defo advise people to stay here. We will certainly be back.
Reviewed By - Gillian
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Group of Adults
I forgot to fill the visitor book in and this is what I was going to say, If you are reading this book then you have stayed in a little gem of a B and B and you will know just how lucky you have been to get booked into this amazing original guest house. what more can I say it was so lovely that I cant believe my luck at getting a last-minute booking, brilliant place.
Reviewed By - RICHARD
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Mature Couple
Such a friendly environment it felt more like staying at a friends house rather than a guest house.
Will definitely be making a return visit.
Reviewed By - Paul
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General
Our 2 night stay was excellent. Very comfortable accommodation, great food and a very helpful and welcoming manager. We would highly recommend this guest house.
Reviewed By - Deborah
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We recently returned to Seatoller House and were not disappointed. Nigel and Trish are superb hosts and the guest house is friendly and extremely comfortable. Trish's dinners are superb - worth climbing a mountain for!!
Reviewed By - Joy
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Family with Young Children
Thanks to Nigel for making our last minute getaway so easy and relaxing. Seatoller is a lovely place for couples and families. We had a lovely relaxing stay away from the bustle of Keswick.
Reviewed By - Thomas
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My husband and I loved our stay at Seatoller House. We had a very comfortable ensuite room overlooking the garden. Breakfast and supper were eaten at large tables with other guests, with lovely conversations. The food was excellent, with beer and wine available. Many walks possible from outside the door. Would definitely recommend and return.
Reviewed By - Mary
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Single Female
So pleased I found this place! Beautiful old building in a great location for some fantastic walks- my targets of Cat Bells, Haystacks and Scafell Pike were all close by. Bathroom was across the hallway but it was ‘mine’ not shared so no different from home. Comfortable lounge and library. Great breakfast. My packed lunch salad was admired by other walkers on the summit of Scafell Pike! Amazing home cooked evening meal on shared tables (a 6 and an 8)- nice as a solo female to sit and eat with like minded people. I was sad to leave!!
Reviewed By - Anna
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Single Female
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Seatoller. The rooms were excellent and the food was lovely.
Reviewed By - Sarah
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Group of Adults
Really beautiful setting and perfect welcome, we were shown around the lovely quaint cottage, which instead of room numbers had themes we stayed in the owl room, had a stunning view and only 5 minutes away from the start of our walk.
Great food, we only had breakfast but it was cooked to perfection both mornings we were there, and the other guests raved about the dinner so I can only assume it was good.
Definitely recommend, my only gripe was that the individual rooms weren’t lockable but we has zero issues just was unusual for me to leave without locking up other than that it was the perfect place to stay.
Reviewed By - Adam
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Mature Couple
Nigel and Trish really do their utmost to ensure that Seatoller House lives up to its description and reputation. Fantastic food in a remarkable setting. We will be back
Reviewed By - Stewart
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General
The perfect location for great walking in the lakes. This house has character, charm and is very peaceful and relaxing. The owners are great and have some small touches that really make a difference to match your needs as a traveler. The food is also exceptional. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed By - Michael
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We stayed for 5 days at Seatoller House as our basis to discover the Lake District area. It was really top, Nigel & Trish do their utmost best to make their guests feel welcome & comfortable. Nice, cosy rooms in a historic framework and the evening four-course dinners are really excellent (that sticky toffee pudding...). Most recommendable !
Reviewed By - Marc
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Late booking but no regrets. Comfortable accommodation and great atmosphere. Wonderful food at communal tables. My regret is not finding this place before.
Reviewed By - Ian
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Mature Couple
Returning for our third stay at Seatoller, everything was as good as previously. Comfy room, excellent food, wonderful welcome, lovely atmosphere. The perfect base for a walking holiday in the North Lakes.
Reviewed By - Bridget
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Mature Couple
Excellent accommodation and superb food, we could not have wished for more, our only regret is we didnot have the chance to stay longer. Our hosts and all the staff were wonderful, we will return again.
Reviewed By - Susan
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Single Female
Seatoller House is everything a Lakeland guest house should be. Good quality filling food, comfortable beds, excellent facilities and plenty of opportunity for relaxing in the beautiful house and gardens. The ethos of friendliness and cooperation which has always been a feature remains so.
Reviewed By - Gillian
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Mature Couple
If you're wedded to your phone and TV,and are horrified by the idea of sitting down to dinner with ten or so strangers, then this destination is probably not for you.But if you enjoy walking all day without having to drive more than a mile or so, and returning to a hot bath, and a splendid four course dinner, in a beautiful setting and a house which has been accommodating walkers for over 120 years,then look no further! A wonderfully friendly, welcoming and individual place to stay...
Reviewed By - Alan
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General
We very much enjoyed our stay at Seatoller House. You can come and go as you please and it is ideally located for walks in Borrowdale. Use the self service honesty system for bar, tea, coffee and cakes. The four course evening meals are exceptional and breakfast is spot on too. Orders for fresh salads, sandwiches and treats for lunch can be made the night before. Dogs can sleep in your room if well behaved. If it rains, there is a boot room for drying all your clothes and shoes and an endless supply of steaming hot water for baths/showers. Just perfect.
Reviewed By - Angela
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Group of Adults
beautiful old house and lovely hosts. perfect location for the walks we had planned. The food on the monday night was excellent home cooked food and we really liked enjoyed eating with the other guests. The room was lovely and allowed dogs in the room. would definitely use again and have been recommending it.
Reviewed By - Fergus
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Mature Couple
Just spent another great weekend at Seatoller with good food, good company and no rain for a change! New menu items are great with delicious belly pork and pheasant featuring for the first time, and a great vegetarian curry for non meat eaters. Instead of sandwiches Trish and Nigel are now offering sandwiches for lunch on the fells and they are delicious.
Reviewed By - JA
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One of the best short breaks we have ever experienced. Beautiful setting, exceptionally friendly, both staff and other visitors; room very comfortable and spotlessly clean and food excellent. Group dining leads to lively conversation.
a number of good walks from the Guesthouse and also within easy reach of some of the best walks in the lakes of varying degrees of difficulty.
What more could one want! we can't wait to visit again! Thank you!
Reviewed By - Tony
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Group of Adults
Somehow - and it ia a remarkable achievement on the part of those who run it - Seatoller House stays the same as it always has been and yet everything is a bit better each time I stay. This year it was the food that seemed to me more interesting and more varied than I remembered.
Reviewed By - John
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Mature Couple
Seatoller maintains and even exceeds its wonderful reputation as a home for walkers, climbers, and those with memories of past exploits to gather and share their stories in comfortable surroundings with superb meals. The rooms, onw mostly ensuite, are spacious and pleasant. The evening meals, served family style, are delicious and well worth the modest charge. Nigel’s hospitality is flawless. The atmosphere is unique!
Reviewed By - Robert
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Lovely place, other guests were great people. Hosts were helpful, available and fun to chat with. I really recommend staying in this B&B. Breakfasts were delicious.
Reviewed By - Jacob
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This was a fantastic location in the middle of the lake district. Surrounded by fields and mountains all around, it is very much off the path of most visitors to the area. There are convenient bus stops right outside the house (77A, 77 and 78 from Keswick). My husband and I were reliant on the public transportation to get us around the area, which made it a bit difficult to get back to the Seatoller house in the evenings (last bus leaves Keswick at 6:20pm) , but if you have your own transport or are keen to be walking for most of your trip, it is a very manageable location.
The cooked breakfasts each morning are a wonderful way to start your day whether that includes walking trails or visiting the towns. It also allows you to meet your fellow travelers and makes for some great connections and conversations. Nigel is a great host and is always on top of everything you need.
We didn't take advantage of the evening meal opportunity but I've been told it's a wonderful treat and worth booking as well.
It is the dampest valley in the District, so come prepared with warm clothes. Our room was a bit damp and drafty - colder than the rest of the house, but the bed was one of the most comfortable that we've ever slept in.
Reviewed By - Lindsey
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Single Female
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at Seatoller House, an historic building so full of interest and character in a great location for access to walks in the area. Very friendly, helpful staff, large bedroom but private rather than en suite bathroom was a bit odd but not a problem for us. Delicious food and we especially loved the idea of the coffee/cake/bar “honesty†idea which would be great to see adopted elsewhere.
Reviewed By - Linda
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We were made very welcome at Seatoller House. Our room was clean and comfortable, and we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed By - Brian
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This is a real gem of a place! The food is superb, as is the company and the surroundings. We absolutely loved the tea bar and the excellent drying room came in very useful on one of the days. Many thanks to Nigel and Trish for a fantastic few days - we will be back!
Reviewed By - JOY
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Group of Adults
The Seatoller will exceed your expectations. The property is warm and inviting, and suits those who wish to socialize and meet other nature lovers or those who see privacy. The grounds are teeming with birds and the three red squirrels that delight the eye---as well as a nearby farmer's property with idyllic, picture-perfect sheep. The food was AMAZING. Nigel and Trish make you feel like family. This place is extraordinary.
Reviewed By - Michelle
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Mature Couple
As always a lovely stay with an excellent evening meal. The bathrooms have been upgraded along with the bedroom furnishings.
Reviewed By - Ian
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Group of Adults
We absolutely loved Seatoller House, from the history to the setting to the other guests to the hosting, which included delicious group style dinners. I would definitely return on any trip to the area. Many of our fellow guests had been coming for decades. It is really a special place.
Reviewed By - Angela
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Group of Adults
The house is clean, comfortable and the food is excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful - if only there was a TV so we didn't miss all the Olympics!!
Thanks again for another great stay!!
Ken Robinson
Reviewed By - Ken
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Family with Young Children
we had an amazing stay at Seatoller House - a beautiful historic, building in a convenient location for the fells, well provisioned and extremely efficiently run. We found ourselves not minding the poor weather which shortened our walks and took us back to the house early, where we could sit and read in the library or make ourselves tea to go with delicious cake in the guest kitchen. The meals were all fabulous. Despite its comforts it retains a level of informality and attracts interesting guests - some we discovered have been returning for more than 20 years! We too will be back.
Reviewed By - Judith
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We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent at Seatoller. The staff were particularly helpful and accommodating. The food was always very good. Our room was clean and comfortable. We slept very well partly due to the invigorating walks. On the day it rained heavily it was useful to be able to dry our boots and clothes so easily.
Reviewed By - Anne
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Perfect place to start a hike up the mountains. Food was excellent, rooms were clean and comfortable, and a very welcoming atmosphere.
Reviewed By - Andrew
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Single Male
We've been visiting Seatoller House for over 20 years and it's always a pleasure to return. Seatoller House is the antithesis of a hotel chain a sort of cross between a gentlemen's club, Oxford college and your aunties country house. Guests are encouraged to talk to each other and be friendly. Walkers, dogs and muddy boots are welcome. A freshly baked cake greets hungry hikers on their return. Lovely place, long may it continue!
Reviewed By - Rod
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Another really enjoyable stay. Comfortable accommodation and excellent cuisine.
Reviewed By - Sheila
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We absolutely enjoyed our stay!!! Everything was perfect. Even the weather. Hope to do it agaian...will tell others about your lovely guesthouse. Thank you
Reviewed By - Janet
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Single Female
Seatoller House exceeded my expectations. Ideally placed with plenty off road parking.Very friendly. Excellent meals. House party style meant as a solo female I didn't feel isolated at meals. No TV or radio encouraged conversation.
Reviewed By - Mavis
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Dear Nigel and Trish
Many thanks for you unfailing hospitality. Delicious food in a well equipped and well managed house.
Everything in order plus the excellent company of fellow fell-enthusiasts
Reviewed By - Michael
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My husband and I have been coming to Seatoller house for many years. The house has a very special ambience and we enjoy the traditions of conviviality with other guests; sharing stories in the guest kitchen after walks and in the comfortable sitting rooms after the evening meal. The food is excellent and the rooms ( all different) attractive, comfortable and very clean.
Nigel and Trish are excellent hosts
Reviewed By - Helen
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Young Couple
Can't fault anything about our stay. We came away for a couple of days break before the kids broke up from school. It was a perfect, restful time. The atmosphere was friendly, informal and very relaxed. We didn't have the evening meal as we wanted the flexibility of being out as long as we want, but if the breakfast was anything to go by then it probably couldn't be faulted as it was excellent. There's so much more we could say - suffice to say we'll be back for another, longer visit. We would definitely recommend a stay. There's a danger we will become regular visitors.
Reviewed By - Kay
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