The Paddock Access Statement
Introduction
The Paddock is a delightful residence of charm and character, dating from the mid 1800’s.
The following statement is to give you information to help you decide if our guest house is suitable for your requirements.
Pre Arrival
Our website is www.thepaddock.info which includes photos, describes facilities and gives prices.
Contact Val or Alan on Telephone No. 01768772510
Email val@thepaddock.info
The nearest rail station is Penrith approx 17 miles away where a regular bus service is available.
The main bus terminus in Keswick is approx a 15 minute walk to The Paddock, or a taxi service is also available.
Davies Taxis 01768772676
DnK Taxis 01768774959
Derwent Taxis 01768775585
Car hire is also available at Keswick Motor Co. 01768772064
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
We are happy to assist guests with luggage.
Keswick town centre is a 5 min level walk away.
We have some private parking spaces and there are no restrictions on the road.
Entrance and Reception
Our guest entrance is to the side of the building off Wordsworth Street.
The door is locked, please ring the bell to gain access which is on the level.
The Reception Area leads to the Dining Room on the left and staircase to the right.
There are 14 easy steps to 4 of the rooms and a further 2 easy steps to the remaining 2 rooms.
All bedrooms are on the first floor and you must be able to negotiate stairs for you to be able to stay at The Paddock Guest House. The staircase has a handrail fitted to the left hand side.
Public Areas
The Guest Lounge is situated through the archway in the Dining Room where you will find easy chairs, t.v., books, games and puzzles for you to enjoy.
All areas are carpeted.
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, i.e. Full English, Vegetarian or Continental.
Breakfast orders are taken on arrival and changes can be made if and when required.
All guests have their own table.
Background music is played.
Bedrooms
All six Bedrooms are en-suite and located on the first floor.
All rooms have central heating with temperature controls on the radiators.
All rooms are carpeted.
Complimentary tea/coffee making facilities are provided.
Television with remote control, Radio Alarms, and Hairdryers are also provided.
We have 4 Double Rooms, 1 Twin Room and a Family Room which sleeps 2 adults and 1 child.
Each room has 2 seats, lamps, magazine and information folder.
Additional Information
Mobile Phone Service is available throughout the house, but does vary by different networks.
Sorry pets cannot be accepted.
Children over 5 years welcome.
Drying Room available for wet clothing and footwear.
Own keys.
No Smoking throughout the house.
A Fire Alarm is fitted with call points, smoke and heat detectors, if the bell rings please evacuate the building.
Restaurants
We are happy to advise on restaurants and make bookings for guests if required.
We are also pleased to hear your recommendations.
Leisure
Keswick is a market town and provides the following facilities for the visitor:-
Parks, sailing, swimming, golf, rowing, cycling, canoeing, motor cruising, tennis, bowls, paragliding, indoor climbing wall, quad bikes,live theatre and cinema.
We have a number of books detailing walks in the area to borrow.
We have 2 launderettes in the town one of which offers a service wash, and we can provide an iron and ironing board if you just wish to press your shirt etc.
We are open all year and look forward to seeing you at “The Paddock”.
Contact
Val or Alan
The Paddock Guest House
Wordsworth Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4HU
Tel. 01768772510
Mobile 07766416676
Email: val@thepaddock.info
Website: www.thepaddock.info