Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast is located in Portinscale, 0.3 mi from Derwentwater. The rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include views of the mountains or lake. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a guest lounge at the property. Theater by the Lake is 1.5 mi from Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast, while Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is 3.1 mi away

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Keswick
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful large room, nice to have a couple of chairs to sit and take in the view to the lake. Good meal at the pub just down the road. Breakfast was excellent and Debbie a great host. Thankyou!
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    _herman_
    Netherlands Netherlands
    very attentive staff, nice quiet location, walkable distance to restaurants, and nice views from the room. Breakfast was superb! The ginger cookies will make me have to come back :)
  • Stefanie
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts Debbie and Paul were very helpful and kind. The breakfasts were tasty and filling. The entire place was so clean. The location was peaceful and beautiful.
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    great breakfasts with lots of choice, friendly and helpful owners, excellent cleanliness and comfort in our room and perfect location!
  • Les
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Debbie was a lovely host. It felt like Home. I didn't want to leave.
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    Brock
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I cannot fault the stay Everything was excellent.!!!
  • Madeleine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great for climbing Skiddaw, and there was a warm welcome.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean property bedroom is very Comfortable and lovely breakfast
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    amazing breakfasts comfortable beds Great location
  • Bill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Debbie was a fantastic host, couldn't do enough, the guest house was clean and tidy with a few lovely extras added.

Managed by Debbie & Paul

Company review score: 9.9Based on 149 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We look forward to meeting every guest and thoroughly enjoy reading our reviews on TripAdvisor. They help us to learn and improve on our service and what we do to the property.

Property info

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers a warm welcome in the quiet village of Portinscale, within a short walk of Keswick Town. It is an Edwardian house, which provides spacious and comfortable rooms with spectacular views over Derwentwater and the surrounding Fells. All bedrooms are all fully equipped, 3 en-suite and offers a relaxing and cosy guest lounge with magazines and books for you to relax in and plan your next outing.

Neighborhood info

Portinscale Village is located on the northern shores of Derwentwater with 2 marinas, offering a wide variety of water sports, a village pub, offering local beers and home cooked food, and easy access to local Fell walks. Portinscale is on the C2C Cycle Route. It also boasts a shop/café and hotel with public bar & restaurant, all within 5 minutes walk. Keswick is a 15-20 minute walk from Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast along a flat, dedicated footpath. The Theatre by the Lake is a 1.5 mile walk, while Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest Park is a 3.5 mile drive away. There are numerous other attractions nearby.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast is 0.9 miles from the center of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Kosher
      • American
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go