Maple Bank Country Guest House - Braithwaite

Dog-friendly guest house with exceptional valley and mountain views in Braithwaite

Dog-Friendly Accommodations

Maple Bank Country Guest House offers a fully enclosed garden space for dogs and provides pet bowls, dog towels, and a cooked breakfast sausage for canine guests. The property's garden has seating for owners while dogs run, and the guest house supplies throws for beds to protect furnishings. Each room includes en-suite showers and complimentary toiletries, with a welcome gift box for dogs upon arrival.

Breakfast and Dining

Guests at Maple Bank Guest House Braithwaite receive a full English or Irish breakfast with locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and suppliers. The menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus fresh fruit salad, pancakes, and French toast with cinnamon. Home-baked cakes are available each afternoon in the dining room, and a guest fridge provides fresh milk for evening tea.

On-Site Amenities

Maple Bank Country Guest House Keswick provides free private parking on-site and a garden with outdoor furniture for guests. The dining room offers board games, puzzles, and a collection of DVDs for evening entertainment. A bus stop 1 minute from the property gives access to Keswick and Cockermouth without a car.

Local Area and Activities

The guest house sits within walking distance of Braithwaite village pubs and restaurants, including the Royal Oak and Coledale Inn. Derwentwater Lake is 4 miles away, Whinlatter Forest Park 3 miles, and Buttermere 8 miles, with ghyll-scrambling and hiking accessible from the door. Kate, the host, provides laminated maps and personal recommendations for walks, eateries, and nearby attractions.

Room Features and Views

Rooms at Maple Bank Guest House offer garden or mountain views, with some top-floor rooms looking out toward Skiddaw peak. Each room has a Smart TV with Netflix and YouTube, an electric kettle, and a wardrobe. Carpeted floors and a selection of pillows add comfort, and ear plugs are supplied for light sleepers near the A66 road.

• Dog amenities: Enclosed garden, welcome gift box, breakfast sausage, dog towels
• Breakfast: Locally sourced full English with vegan/gluten-free options
• Facilities: Free parking, guest fridge, home-baked afternoon cakes
• Location: 4 miles to Derwentwater Lake, 1 min to bus stop
• Room features: Mountain views, Smart TV, en-suite shower