Reviews
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Fern Howe Guest House. Emma was an exceptional host - she had many brochures of things to do in the area and provided many local hike recommendations as well. We are so grateful that she was able to accommodate our vegan dietary request. She went above and beyond - the breakfasts were phenomenal! Thank you so much, Emma! We can’t wait to stay with you again!
We stay at Fern Howe every time we come to the Lake District. It has become our home from home and that is the atmosphere that Emma and Mark have managed to achieve. The rooms are very clean, but above all comfortable. Big plus is that there are mini fridges in the rooms so you could make packed lunches to go on hikes or chill a beer for post hike. The highlights apart from Emma and Mark are the breakfast you won't go hungry here!!, the cake that Emma puts out each afternoon, the stunning views of the Skiddaw and surrounding mountains and finally the map wall of the Lake District where I would frequently find my wife standing in front of it planning our routes!. It is the perfect base for anyone wanting to get an amazing Lake District experience.
Extremely friendly. Location perfect for walks and pubs. Guest House decorated to the highest standard. Breakfast freshly cooked and hot. Afternoon cakes available free in the dining room. Parking spaces for all but sometimes tricky to manoeuvre into space due to large 4 x 4 vehicles.Rooms: 5/5
Fantastic guest house, just can't fault it. The facilities are lovely and super clean, the owners are so friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed our daily chats with Emma. Our room was gorgeous and the shower amazing. Couldn't want for anything else, I really think they've thought of everything to make you have the best possible stay. Cake in the room on arrival is a lovely welcome gesture and a decent size fridge in all rooms a real bonus. Breakfast was always good, less choice than other places possibly but understandable from the very small but hardworking team. We stayed for 10 nights and managed to get good variation from the items on offer. Would definitely recommend and look forward to staying again. Best to book direct as they offer discounts on multiple night stays. Many thanks to Emma and Mark.
Our stay was excellent, amazing location. Emma is a lovely friendly host, we were made so welcome. We we would have no hesitation recommending fern howe guest house to anyone. Our youngest couldnt wait to get back everyday after a full day out to sample the freshly made cake. Breakfast was brilliant, more than enough to choose from, and so tasty. The bedrooms were absolutely spotless. I can't think of any other B&B with a selection of fresh coffee available. If we're ever in the lake district again, this is the first place we'd be trying to book in to
I wnjoyed my stay very much. The room was confortable and I think all their sustainability efforts are excellent. Cake served in the afternoons was a nice extra touch.Rooms: 4/5
Friendly owners, rooms very clean as were the communal areas. Great breakfast and wifi. Great location for walks.Rooms: 5/5
A wonderful place to stay. Situated in the village of Braithwaite, 2.4 miles from Keswick centre, Fern Howe looks out over the valley to Skiddaw. Check in was flawless due to the information provided in advance by Emma and Mark. My room, Ennerdale, was a single that had wonderful views out to Skiddaw. The room was spotlessly clean, the bed was very comfortable and there was ample storage space for one person. The room also had a small desk with a comfortable chair and a large flat screen T.V. What I enjoyed most about the room was the bathroom. It was a separate room on the left as you walk in. It had a modern power shower, sink, toilet and a huge bath, positioned directly under a large veluxe window, perfect for soaking in following a full day of walking. The breakfast room was beautiful and had recently been redecorated. A full selection of cereals, fruits, yoghurts and fruit juice were available every morning. I really liked the fact that in order to reduce waist you choose what items you want for your cooked breakfast the evening before, I highly recommend the bacon. The small details such as the animal themed table mats and coasters are what makes this guest house stand out from the crowd. Emma and Mark have clearly worked hard to not only make their guests feel comfortable but to do so with a sustainable ethos. From the ability to recycle your waste in your room to smart radiators managing the temperature of the room, it's all admirable. There are lots of other positive things that I could say about my time at Fern Howe but I would highly recommend you book and find them out for yourself.
Great location, close to Keswick and with some great local walks nearby I hope the local pub re-opens soon! Very comfortable rooms, fabulous breakfast, decent Wi-Fi, and good parking. Emma and Mark were great hosts and very helpful with ideas for local activities.Rooms: 5/5
Fab service at breakfast. Car park a tad small, bit difficult to manoeuvre in larger cars. Lovely views from the rooms, I personally found the mattress a tad too firmRooms: 4/5
