Rooms 36, 36 Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DQ

This popular, easily managed end of terraced Victorian guest house benefits from a strong year-round trade and has undergone a full refurbishment by its current owner. Its accommodation is set over five floors and now includes a breakfast room, seven well presented, bright and airy bedrooms, smart en suite shower rooms and excellent, two-bedroom, owner’s accommodation.

Rooms 36 offers a great lifestyle opportunity for a new owner to live and work in the heart of the Lake District National Park and to make this their business and home in one of the most desirable towns in the UK. (The current owner walks to the summit of Skiddaw everyday before the guests arrive and enjoys paddleboarding in an evening as the sunsets!).

Rooms 36 is in a prime trading position, within easy walking distance of shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and the popular market, and less than two minutes’ walk from the shores of Derwentwater.

Located midway between Keswick town centre and the Derwentwater boat landings, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The area that receives over 18 million visitors per year to experience the spectacular scenery, enjoy outdoor activities on and off the water, experience the rich cultural heritage and indulge in the excellent local food and drink offering.

Steps lead from the pavement to the front door that opens to a welcoming Victorian hallway.

To the right of the doorway is the large guest breakfast room with large bay window which can be presented either with individual tables or one large table when hosting group bookings.

From the hallway a lockable door leads to the owner’s accommodation and stairs lead to the guest bedrooms on the upper three floors.

All six king size bedrooms a bright and airy and presented to a very good standard with feature beds and smart, contemporary en-suite shower rooms. Each room is slightly different in style which adds to the character of the property. All the rooms offer nice views to the surrounding hills and regular, returning guests all have their favourite rooms!

To the front of the property there is off road parking for two cars. To the rear of the property there is a storage shed and further parking for one car.

The owner’s accommodation is accessed internally through the interconnecting door in the hallway or via separate external doors, both to the front and the rear of the property.

The owner’s accommodation comprises of a large well-equipped kitchen, ideal for preparing both guest breakfasts and meals for the owner’s. The kitchen includes a range of wall and base units, four sinks and tile splash backs.

The large lounge (6.4mm x 5.4m) offers a spacious retreat and patio doors open to the front.

The two generous owner’s bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation and are complemented by an excellent bathroom with fitted four-piece suite.

The current owners have invested in significant upgrades and refurbishment to create a boutique and welcoming property that they have transformed to meet the expectations of today’s discerning guests, in what is one of the most popular countryside tourist destinations in the UK, and they are now looking to retire.

The business is currently trading successfully and is owner-operated making it an ideal option for those looking to acquire a well-established, turn-key, lifestyle business in the heart of the Lake District.

Rooms 36 trades as a lifestyle business for the current owner, who currently only trades for a limited number of months each year. Further details are available on request.