Book Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast in Portinscale, Lake District

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers 6 guest rooms, including King Rooms with Lake and Fell Views and Single Rooms with Lake and Fell Views. Each room provides a view of Derwentwater or the surrounding fells. Guests receive a daily bottle of water, fresh milk from a small fridge on the landing, and local biscuits.

The hotel serves a complimentary homemade breakfast using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast options include a full English, Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, and pancakes with berries. The hotel accommodates special dietary needs, offering gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and kosher breakfasts, accompanied by homemade jams and marmalades.

The hotel provides free off-street parking for all guests, with spaces at the front and rear of the property. Guests can use a guest lounge stocked with maps, walking route instructions, and Lake District literature. The property also offers bicycle storage in a locked garage and daily housekeeping.

The B&B is located in the village of Portinscale, a 15-minute walk from Keswick town centre. Derwentwater Lake is a short stroll away, offering access to water sports and lakeside trails. The property sits on routes to Scafell Pike, Cat Bells, and the Newlands Horseshoe, with a bus stop outside serving Buttermere and Honister Quarry.

Family rooms are available for groups, and the hotel provides board games and puzzles in the guest lounge. Hosts Debbie and Paul offer personalized attention for anniversaries and birthdays, including cards and gifts. The hotel can also arrange packed lunches on request for day trips.

Location: 15-min walk to Keswick, bus stop to Buttermere

Rooms: 6 rooms with Derwentwater or fell views

Dining: Homemade breakfast with 7 hot choices, dietary options

Sustainable: Locally sourced ingredients, homemade jams

Services: Free parking, guest lounge, bike storage

Extras: Anniversary gifts, packed lunches on request