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Spring Blossom is now appearing in Fitz Park on the walk alongside the River Greta

Spring blossom now appearing in Fitz Park on a lovely walk by the River Greta. Fitz Park is 5 minute walk from Goodwin House

Our Homemade Sourdough New for 2025 at Goodwin House B & B Keswick

Our Homemade Sourdough. New for 2025 we now make our own homemade Sourdough for our special breakfasts.

The Spring Lambs of March 2025 in Keswick

Went on a daytime walk and found some of the new Spring Lambs for 2025 happily roaming and playing.

Springtime Daffodils now appearing in Mar 2025

Springtime Daffodils now appearing all around Keswick in March 2025

Evening spring walk to Crow Park with view across Derwentwater only 10 minute walk from Goodwin House B & B Keswick

A lovely evening Spring walk to Crow Park with views across Derwentwater to Catbells. Only 10 minute walk from Goodwin House B & B Keswick

Goodwin Guest House popular cooked breakfast 2025 Dry cure bacon,grilled tomato, cumberland sausage, fried egg

Our traditional Cumbrian cooked breakfast set up quite a few people for their day last week. Dry cured bacon, Cumberland Sausage, Grilled tomato, Sauteed mushrooms,Fried egg, Hash Brown. Also can come with Baked Beans, Scrambled or Poached Egg.

Southey Street, Keswick outside Goodwin Guest House views of Skiddaw

As we walked outside Goodwin House last night to walk the dog and looked down Southey Street towards the town, we were just captured with part of the amazing view of Skiddaw.

Goodwin Guest House B & B Keswick Popular vegetarian V breakfast Grilled Halloumi, Hash Brown, Roasted mixed peppers, Sauteed mushrooms.

Proving very popular one of our vegetarian V breakfasts. Grilled Halloumi, Roasted mixed peppers, Sauteed mushrooms, Hash Brown, Poached eggs. Also can come with baked beans, grilled tomato, scrambled or fried egg.

Andy Fearnley A local musician who plays on the music circuit in Keswick

Andy a local musician who plays on the circuit in Keswick. He is part of a group called Andy & The Swingin Turtles. Can be seen on Monday at The Pocket for open mic night and The Crafty Bar on a Thursday

Andy a local musician in Keswick part of a band called Andy & The Swingin Turtles

Country lane walk in March from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick taking in view of Latrigg

Country lane walk in March along Brundholme Road from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick taking in view of Latrigg. Spent a bit of time with a friend.

Country lane walk in March from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick taking in view of Skiddaw

Country lane walk in March along Brundholme Road from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick taking in view of Skiddaw.

Pure Lakes visit February 25

Recently visited one of our hospitality suppliers Pure Lakes at their production site in Far Sawrey, Ambleside. Had a wonderful tour understanding and observing processes for their handmade natural skincare range, and took part in a candle making course. Well worth a visit.

Derwentwater view from Calfclose Bay looking towards Catbells 25 minute walk from Goodwin Guest House and Bed and Breakfast in Keswick

This weeks view from Calfclose Bay lookings across Derwentwater towards Catbells. Only 25 minute walk from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick

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Our home made Victoria spongecake went down a treat on Saturday at Goodwin House. A nice welcome back from a days walk for our guests.

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Poppy found a new friend on one of her recent walks in Keswick

Latrigg January 2025 looking out to Keswick Catbells and Borrowdale

Lovely snowy walk along the lower part of Latrigg taking in views of Keswick town, Derwentwater, Cat Bells and Borrowdale Valley

Walla Crag January 2025 walk from Goodwin House

You never know who you are likely to meet when you reach the top of Walla Crag

Northern lights passing over Keswick and Goodwin House 2

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) passed over Keswick and Goodwin House the other evening. Absolutely magical first time experience seeing this Part 2

Northern lights passing over Keswick and Goodwin House

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) passed over Keswick and Goodwin House the other evening. Absolutely magical first time experience seeing this. Part 1

Keswick launch on Derwentwater

At the entrance to Keswick Launch on Derwentwater

Keswick launch and rowing boats for hire only 10 minute walk from Goodwin Guest House and bed and breakfast in Keswick

Keswick launch and rowing boats for hire only 10 minute walk from Goodwin Guest House and bed and breakfast in Keswick

Look deep into nature on the walking trails of Whinlatter Forest a great place to visit while staying Goodwin Guest House and Bed & Breakfast in Keswick

Look deep into nature on the walking trails of Whinlatter Forest a great place to visit while staying Goodwin Guest House and Bed & Breakfast in Keswick

Armathwaite Hall a lovely venue for fine dining only 20 minute drive from Goodwin Guest House and bed and breakfast in Keswick.

Armathwaite Hall at Bassenthwaite a lovely venue for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, fine dining and only 20 minute drive from Goodwin Guest House and bed and breakfast in Keswick.

On the trail walk from Goodwin Guest House and bed and breakfast in Keswick I came across this bee working its way across the thistles

On a trail walk from Goodwin Guest House and bed and breakfast in Keswick I came across this bee working its way across the thistle

Derwenwater pier with motor boats to hire. A short walk from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick (Bed & Breakfast)

A short walk from Goodwin Guest House to Derwentwater you can hire boats from the Keswick Launch Company

Blackberry picking time Goodwin Guest House Bed and Breakfast in Keswick

It’s that time of year again when the Blackberry’s are ripe and reach the point of being picked. Blackberrys are always a nice accompaniment in our fresh fruit salad provided for breakfast.

Aug 2024 Derwentwater view to Catbells with runners Goodwin Guest House Bed and Breakfast in Keswick

It’s been a lovely few days of weather in Keswick. On an early morning walk I captured this lovely view of Catbells across Derwentwater

Great Wood Trail walk from Goodwin Guest House, bed and breakfast in Keswick, a beautiful femal red deer called a hind

CAN YOU SEE HER ? On the trail walk through Great Wood yesterday a beautiful female red deer. She casually walked off after we had observed each other for a few minutes. A state of profound serenity was experienced in that moment of time.

Goodwin House painting by Shellys Art Studio in America

A special unexpected gift from a guest. A painting of Goodwin House. Thank you to Shelleys Art Studio in America

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Summer Solstice 2024 at Castlerigg Stone Circle 04.40hrs with view of Blencathra

Escape the everyday and relax at Goodwin Guest House Bed & Breakfast in Keswick

‘ ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY’ Our theme for 2024 is to help you escape the everyday and relax. 20 minutes walk away from Goodwin House you will find the location shown in the picture with this post. These are views of Derwentwater, Catbells, Barrow Fell and Causey Pike.

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‘Heaven on Earth’ & ‘Perfect in every way’. as recently described on Trip Advisor by our guests

Latrigg view of Braithwaite Barrow Fell Causey Pike and Grisedale Pike

We had a lovely 11.8km run this week from Goodwin Guest House in Keswick along part of the Threlkeld Railway Path and back in via Latrigg giving this lovely view of Barrow Fell, Causey Pike, Grisedale Pike and Braithwaite

Goodwin Guest House VG Breakfast Smashed avocado with toasted pumpkins seeds roasted red peppers sauteed mushrooms hash brown grilled vine tomato and baked beans

Our new vegan (VG) breakfast for 2024

Goodwin Guest House in Keswick Lake District B & B Vegetarian V Breakfast Halloumi Roasted red pepper Hash Brown Grilled Tomato Sauteed Mushrooms Baked Beans Poach Eggs

Our new vegetarian (V) breakfast for 2024

Little Shop of Horrors at Theatre by the Lake Mar 24

As Ambassadors for Theatre by the Lake we went to the opening night of Little Shop of Horrors this week.A great evening and performance. The show runs from 27/3/24 to 20/04/24. If you stay with us don’t forget we can give you a discount code for tickets.

The Square Orange Tapas

A recent evening out with friends at The Square Orange Cafe & Bar Keswick. Dining with lovely tapas at a lovely venue

Goodwin Guest House in Keswick Lake District B & B Packed lunches to go made to order available with a variety of fillings

Our great value packed lunches are made to order and come with a variety of filling choices. Only £5.50

Barrow Fell Keswick Cumbria as view from Howrahs Way

Recent capture of a lovely snowy view of Barrow Fell from Howrahs Way

Catbells as viewed from Howrahs Way

A lovely March walk taking in Catbells as viewed from Howrahs Way. This is a pathway from Keswick to Portinscale

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Our roasted Vegetable Tagine served with pomeganate cous cous and flat bread is a winner with all our guests.

Poppy says 'Calm down. Life is too short to worry about the small stuff'

Poppy says ‘Calm down. Life is too short to worry about the small stuff’

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Derwent Folds – What an oasis of natural calm. Next time I must bring a book and a flask!

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Best Baklava in #Cumbria, at Aspava in #Cockermouth. Yummy-yum!