--- type: Venue title: Tarn Hows Guest House name: Tarn Hows Guest House id: "did:web:selfe.ai:selfes:tarn-hows-guest-house" resource: https://visitkeswick.com/echos/tarn-hows-guest-house description: "Victorian guest house in the Lake District, near Derwent Water and Keswick town centre, with parking and mountain views." language: en-GB schema_version: 1.4.0 status: stable locality: Keswick region: Lake District country: GB coordinates: {"lat":54.598448,"lng":-3.131269} publisher: {"name":"Visit Keswick","did":"did:web:visitkeswick.com","resource":"https://visitkeswick.com"} revision: {"id":"sha256:8c2243b26891dd16133bf9ff9bc2180476b8b1d5f001f7fcf051017e3ba2b2ba","number":12,"recordedAt":"2026-11-04T04:34:18.438Z"} --- > This is Visit Keswick's page for agents, the venue's own details from its Echo. > The page for people: https://visitkeswick.com/stay/tarn-hows-guest-house > Live prices and booking: the Visit Keswick connector, https://visitkeswick.com/mcp # Tarn Hows Guest House Victorian guest house in the Lake District, near Derwent Water and Keswick town centre, with parking and mountain views. ## Features - **Dogs: No**. "No Pets" ([tarnhows.co.uk](https://tarnhows.co.uk), read 2026-11-03); Worked out from what the venue has said. - **Wi-Fi: Yes**. "Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property" ([tarnhows.co.uk](https://tarnhows.co.uk/accommodation/), read 2026-11-03) Not stated: Children, Parking, Wheelchair access, Breakfast. Unknown, not "no": ask the venue. ## Rooms - **Twin/Double Room 2 (Separate Private Bathroom)**: This Twin room has a wash hand basin and vanity unit in room, and it’s own separate private bathroom close by. The beds can be put together to make a double bed on request. The room has wall-mounted flat screen TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Superior Double Room 3 (En-Suite)**: Our most popular double en-suite room, generously proportioned with a seating area in the bay window to the front of the property. Beautifully furnished with plush cream fabrics and bed linen, and complete with flat screen TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Double Room 10 (En-Suite)**: Decorated in soft cream and teal with high quality bedding. This second floor room is stylishly furnished and on the front of the property with views to Walla Crag. The room has a wall-mounted flat screen TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Double Room 8 (En-Suite)**: Decorated with plush cream and burgundy fabric and bedding, this is our second largest room situated on the second floor to the front of the property with views of Walla Crag. Stylishly furnished, the room has a flat screen TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Double Room 5 (En-Suite)**: Decorated with luxury cream and teal bedding, this is a stylishly furnished double en suite room with a large window to the front of the property. The room has a wall-mounted flat screen TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Single Room 9 (En-Suite)**: Our very popular single en suite room tastefully furnished with luxury fabrics. Situated on the second floor to the front of the property with views over Walla Crag. The room has colour TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Single Room 6 (En-Suite)**: Our very popular single en suite room tastefully furnished with luxury fabrics. Situated on the first floor to the rear of the property. The room has colour TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. - **Single Room 11 (En-Suite)**: A very popular single en-suite room, decorated with plush cream fabric and bedding. Stylishly furnished, this room is on the second floor facing the rear of the property. The room has colour TV, complementary toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarm clock. Non-smoking room. ## About Tarn Hows Guest House is a traditional, elegant slate Victorian residence built in 1864, recently refurbished whilst maintaining its original character. Located in the heart of the Lake District, less than a mile from Derwent Water and within easy walking distance of Keswick town centre, it offers an ideal base for exploring the region. The guest house features a private car park with space for eight cars, plus free roadside parking. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, private bathrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries, and mountain views. Breakfast features locally sourced produce including free-range eggs, with options for full English, continental, vegetarian or vegan meals. Wi-Fi is available throughout. ## Other facts from its pages - Has a private car park at the rear with space for up to eight cars.[^source-134d9be19f012b1d00c5f18a][^source-653816149ac5bf2c842cf2d5][^source-661c80f00551ef9da29794f3][^source-6d1620a79adc5c703b769673] (unverified; claim `192238d3db7ef0ef`). - Breakfast options include a full English breakfast, continental breakfast, vegetarian or vegan breakfast.[^source-6ff8fb9b953a66a4151a6324][^source-bfe49fa5e210eff74149ed1f][^source-d184370375c49a9b084d81e4][^source-fda3a4734c9608391a35a290] (unverified; claim `680d070d3dd6bbc3`). - Does not accept infants as rooms will not accommodate extra beds or cots.[^source-97402450bbb94d2c8ca76626][^source-e0015ad4bbb9bb2a04773549] (unverified; claim `1526ce7f96cb3214`). - Free parking is available on the road to the front of the property.[^source-39a9c139019918e7b373bac4][^source-b103391174dbe1720a264ac2] (unverified; claim `31e6fb5a5715ac92`). - Recently refurbished throughout while maintaining its original character.[^source-6d7b1f0c22a2d4d71b63af77][^source-fa04c86e6de586e007ff445d] (unverified; claim `340e0136a92ef427`). - Located in the heart of the Lake District, less than a mile from Derwent Water.[^source-46e1f7340824904ef19ac5a7][^source-c469782336c6da4fb9089857] (unverified; claim `35335bdbbc7b07b0`). - Can advise and help with activities during the stay, with leaflets, maps and brochures provided.[^source-8391d78352c61c706ca1a90a][^source-9d19ed38614fe3b22daf4613] (unverified; claim `390ad65cad002bb1`). - Tarn Hows is an ambassador of Theatre by the Lake Keswick.[^source-b0cc10e3925f55c6c491218e][^source-b64527f5886e18805bd5ade5] (unverified; claim `44c6cc0da546ee8d`). - Two cats live on the premises.[^source-75907bfaeecc78156b12eb0e][^source-815f04df237008ce16ae66e2] (unverified; claim `48963a6897e32207`). - Within easy walking distance of Keswick town centre.[^source-95bfd7e97cb1a2382e628699][^source-abc7c39eac6929329121bfcc] (unverified; claim `5ca4d22a650b80e7`). - Tarn Hows Guest House is a traditional, elegant slate Victorian residence built in 1864.[^source-29bd1349f9a41c0e1a7dacff][^source-fd3c16ea38210722bd03cc28] (unverified; claim `9a14fd70ddcd85fb`). - Guests park their own cars at their own risk.[^source-5173cc2d5ab9e55e53bd3e24][^source-8173bd6cd773efa3fe780397] (unverified; claim `bf683849b68ddda3`). - Private bathrooms include a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.[^source-4d6a1c67805b0a99803d8a06][^source-4e8daece6de628ef8c620437] (unverified; claim `e29c998d1503b5a0`). - Caters for individual needs and sources local, fresh produce including free-range eggs.[^source-1cf61d37b6ac061f6ee671a5][^source-e051f9cae39d70ec776ef8d8] (unverified; claim `f989a8127e0fd8fd`). - Guests praise excellent breakfast and friendly hosts.[^source-033c0c6379e0412dfe044e1f] (unverified; claim `14c60aa8d1a54da2`). - Some guests have noted issues with sink plugs and dried food at breakfast.[^source-52f78f0496e828685f402939] (unverified; claim `2055554878b50a14`). - Guests can help themselves to starters from the side table while breakfast is being prepared.[^source-7ff958c4afe833d8d2437a3b] (unverified; claim `a0a93de3cf30e2b7`). - Hosts Julia and John look forward to welcoming guests.[^source-ba8fe9e2ce2792e7c2c8cac7] (unverified; claim `cc37c4ed3856d4b1`). - Guests can help themselves to starters from the side table while breakfast is being prepared.[^source-1b13dcbc44a52f4560f879b7] (unverified; claim `d0da969e6f3fea80`). - Hosts Julia and John look forward to welcoming guests.[^source-ad8c5f87e64929cbd19c2f3f] (unverified; claim `f4a2c72fa8a502dc`). ## Nearby About the area or places nearby, not the venue itself. - Keswick Launch offers cruises around Derwentwater, rowing boat and motor boat hire.[^source-09916e8a36d6df0da9e8360d][^source-460f470e48962d37e768c70d][^source-5a348c49a0dcfbe30e43f490][^source-5cd1dfc05aefa45cf3865e65] (unverified; claim `8b0fcfb6f9f6961f`). - Nichol End Marine offers small boat hire, tuition and a cafe.[^source-19f46097714e8009696ed070][^source-537a5bce1242a03af25f94c2] (unverified; claim `5a1e134549d779be`). - Alhambra Cinema in Keswick shows new films and recorded live performances.[^source-9da2c657e11f1766b6328cfc][^source-d2fb1ed7c099f2678ecfd031] (unverified; claim `965fb6d347f08ba0`). - Derwentwater Marina offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and ghyll scrambling.[^source-1998d8fc9ce8187cb3b437a8][^source-71b9627fe22dbb990f1e4b89] (unverified; claim `9cb1e77c9dc5bf71`). - West is Grisedale Pike and the Fells of Newlands Valley.[^source-3c4ddb55c2f26afb38847e32] (unverified; claim `1604d888ccfa858e`). - King Kong Adventure Centre in Keswick offers indoor climbing, caving and ice climbing.[^source-7511e0f3ce686880eff9a048] (unverified; claim `180d3497adfb7b60`). - King Kong Adventure Centre in Keswick offers indoor climbing, caving and ice climbing.[^source-361de5a3b6b374ed880649d1] (unverified; claim `412c2eeaadb0360d`). - The Lingholm Estate is a favourite holiday destination of Beatrix Potter with a walled garden and Lingholm Kitchen cafe.[^source-68f101eddaa3f34ccf94842d] (unverified; claim `481e0ff90787d515`). - Keswick Climbing Wall is a short 5-minute drive away.[^source-f2d7e40576dee251cc7dbd2f] (unverified; claim `50282160d7af5e6c`). - Grange sits at the south end of the lake, with Rosthwaite and Stonethwaite further down the valley.[^source-9f9e7d5ec6da4660d1a0992d] (unverified; claim `645736c3ce4e0380`). - Cumberland Pencil Museum is a 4-minute journey by car.[^source-b16e236db05d78a3129ea68d] (unverified; claim `9175bb1f0e376c98`). - Keswick Climbing Wall is a short 5-minute drive away.[^source-facdd0acbb51ed71e7423d4c] (unverified; claim `a47836b0780d5a52`). - Cat Bells, Lodore Falls, Ashness Bridge and Surprise View are walks easily reached from boat landings.[^source-0bc3079f65ed216b01693461] (unverified; claim `e681a042964f611d`). - Keswick Museum is an award-winning museum showing the history of Keswick.[^source-707bb22ff028a11460e7c3db] (unverified; claim `ec22fcc517f7b2d3`). - Beautiful Watendlath is 5 miles from Keswick with a tea shop, trout fishing lake and easy Lake District walks.[^source-ed75f7a1054982184e8979eb] (unverified; claim `f338caca58a45b60`). ## Act on this venue - [Venue catalogue](https://visitkeswick.com/echos/tarn-hows-guest-house/ai-catalog.json) — documents, invocation requirements and configured capabilities. - [Full Echo (claims + provenance)](https://visitkeswick.com/echos/tarn-hows-guest-house/echo.json) - [Venue agent card](https://visitkeswick.com/echos/tarn-hows-guest-house/agent-card.json) — supported A2A actions and authentication. - [A2A connection](https://visitkeswick.com/api/registry/a2a?venue=slf_01M2N0NDHZ2HMEWFGDJTGDWR3D) — use the protocol described by the card. - [WebMCP tools](https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/webmcp.json) — browser tool discovery. - [MCP connector](https://visitkeswick.com/mcp) — tool connection. A2A booking enabled: no. Obtain prices and availability live; honour the returned offer expiry and obtain explicit booking authority. - [Booking review handoff status](https://visitkeswick.com/api/booking/handoffs) — Prepares a short-lived Visit Keswick browser review link for the selected live option at a published Visit Keswick venue. It never reserves, pays or confirms. The result states whether the link allows review only (booking confirmation and payment are gated separately); the guest signs in on Visit Keswick to see the current price and terms. ## Publication Published by [Visit Keswick](https://visitkeswick.com) — `did:web:visitkeswick.com`; [publisher identity](https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/did.json). Venue identity: `did:web:selfe.ai:selfes:tarn-hows-guest-house`. Document signer: `did:web:visitkeswick.com`; signed 2026-11-04T04:34:18.439Z. This is a signing date, not a fact-verification date. A signature identifies the signer and protects document integrity; it does not verify every business fact. Revision 12: `sha256:8c2243b26891dd16133bf9ff9bc2180476b8b1d5f001f7fcf051017e3ba2b2ba`. Publication change observed: 2026-11-04T04:34:18.438Z. Format 1.4.0, recorded 2026-11-03T13:12:19.669Z. Renderer selfe-echo/1.4.0. Change kind: evidence; 0 claims added, 0 removed, 0 changed since the preceding recorded revision. ## Sources [^source-033c0c6379e0412dfe044e1f]: crawler — https://tarnhows.co.uk; observed 2026-09-16T16:21:46.238Z; source modification date unknown. [^source-09916e8a36d6df0da9e8360d]: crawler — http://tarnhows.co.uk/keswick-lake-district-links/; observed 2026-09-16T16:21:47.226Z; source modification date unknown. [^source-0bc3079f65ed216b01693461]: crawler — https://tarnhows.co.uk/keswick-lake-district-links/; observed 2026-09-19T20:54:35.112Z; source modification date unknown. 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