Hotel Skiddaw Hotel

29-31 Main St, Keswick, CA12 5BN, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 996 reviews)

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8.5
Very good
996 reviews

Great location, lovely breakfast very welcoming staff

Robert United Kingdom

The only problem was each morning woken up by the market stalls been put up at 6 am so was woken each morning which was exhausting

Amanda United Kingdom

Very central. Nice rooms. lovely restaurant abs superb food. very friendly staff nothing too much trouble

Michelle United Kingdom

great location. Nice warm comfortable room. friendly helpful staff

Paul United Kingdom

Hotel is spotless, staff are fantastic. Location is perfect, the room was lovely.

Leanne United Kingdom

The room, friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast, fab location. Very comfy bed! All together excellent stay.

Julie United Kingdom

We are very much enjoying staying at Skiddaw Hotel very comfortable. The staff was very excellent. Will come again in the future. Many thanks for having us to stay at your hotel. Very much enjoyed excellent meals

Mr United Kingdom

Beautifully decorated, staff were brilliant, especially Katie on reception!

Anthony United Kingdom

Good looking room. Huge comfortable bed. Could have done with some tissues somewhere - always handy... other than that it was great.

Allison United Kingdom

Staff were helpful, we arrived early and they checked to see if there was a room free and allocated this to us. They were also helpful with booking us taxis etc too

Aliysa United Kingdom
8.5
Very good
996 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location, lovely breakfast very welcoming staff”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The only problem was each morning woken up by the market stalls been put up at 6 am so was woken each morning which was exhausting”
    Amanda Amanda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very central. Nice rooms. lovely restaurant abs superb food. very friendly staff nothing too much trouble”
    Michelle Michelle United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location. Nice warm comfortable room. friendly helpful staff”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Hotel is spotless, staff are fantastic. Location is perfect, the room was lovely.”
    Leanne Leanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room, friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast, fab location. Very comfy bed! All together excellent stay.”
    Julie Julie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We are very much enjoying staying at Skiddaw Hotel very comfortable. The staff was very excellent. Will come again in the future. Many thanks for having us to stay at your hotel.”
    Mr Mr United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautifully decorated, staff were brilliant, especially Katie on reception!”
    Anthony Anthony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good looking room. Huge comfortable bed. Could have done with some tissues somewhere - always handy... other than that it was great.”
    Allison Allison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were helpful, we arrived early and they checked to see if there was a room free and allocated this to us. They were also helpful with booking us taxis etc too”
    Aliysa Aliysa United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi9.2

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

This is our guests' favourite part of Keswick, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

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Most popular facilities

Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
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Guest reviews

8.5
Very good
 · 996 reviews
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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
    Bed
    Room temperature, Quiet room
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location9.6
    Central location
  • Free WiFi9.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert United Kingdom

    “Great location, lovely breakfast very welcoming staff”

  • Amanda United Kingdom

    “The only problem was each morning woken up by the market stalls been put up at 6 am so was woken each morning which was exhausting”

  • Michelle United Kingdom

    “Very central. Nice rooms. lovely restaurant abs superb food. very friendly staff nothing too much trouble ”

  • Paul United Kingdom

    “great location. Nice warm comfortable room. friendly helpful staff”

  • Leanne United Kingdom

    “Hotel is spotless, staff are fantastic. Location is perfect, the room was lovely.”

  • Julie United Kingdom

    “The room, friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast, fab location. Very comfy bed! All together excellent stay.”

  • Mr United Kingdom

    “We are very much enjoying staying at Skiddaw Hotel very comfortable. The staff was very excellent. Will come again in the future. Many thanks for having us to stay at your hotel. Very much enjoyed excellent meals”

  • Anthony United Kingdom

    “Beautifully decorated, staff were brilliant, especially Katie on reception!”

  • Allison United Kingdom

    “Good looking room. Huge comfortable bed. Could have done with some tissues somewhere - always handy... other than that it was great.”

  • Aliysa United Kingdom

    “Staff were helpful, we arrived early and they checked to see if there was a room free and allocated this to us. They were also helpful with booking us taxis etc too”

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About Skiddaw Hotel

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  • Hi. Are you operating any restrictions at this time due to Covid?

    We have updated our operating procedures to be safely prepared due to Covid-19. Call reception if you wish to discuss these measures in more detail.

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    Answered on 26 July 2020
  • Is there a lift

    Yes we do have a lift but it doesn't access all floors, please make a note or contact the hotel if you require a room with a lift.

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    Answered on 11 November 2019
  • how much is parking

    There is a £4.00 daily charge for the use of one of our parking permits.

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    Answered on 24 August 2020
  • Do I loose my money should something happen that prevents my taking up the booking?

    This depends on the rate plan you choose.

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    Asked about: Classic Double Room • Answered on 26 February 2020
  • do charge for car parking

    Yes, there is a £4.00 daily charge for the use of one of our parking permits.

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    Answered on 29 September 2020
  • Is there a lift. Are single rooms on upper floors. I am slightly disabled

    We do have accessible rooms. Please just leave a comment on your booking that you require lift access and we can arrange this.

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    Asked about: Single Room • Answered on 26 July 2020
  • how far is the car park my wife is disabled

    Good evening, Thank you for your question. We have a car park with disabled spaces directly behind the hotel, and a back entrance. Kindest regards, Nic on Reception

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    Answered on 29 November 2021
  • Good evening. Can you please let me know how many beds this room has? It is a little confusing as it is saying 2 bedrooms, but only 2 beds? thank you.

    Hi there, In the family rooms, there is two separate bedrooms, one with a double that can turn into a twin and the other bedroom has two twin beds. Hope this helps Many thanks Skiddaw Hotel Reception

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    Asked about: Deluxe Family Room • Answered on 19 May 2021
  • How much extra is DINNER on top of the B & B prices?

    For The Brasserie menu all items are individually priced, and is able to view online.

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    Answered on 26 September 2021
  • Hi we were thinking of booking 1-4 August . We have a small Dachshund x Jack Russell . Can we bring her ? Thanks

    We have a number of dog friendly rooms. Please note this on your booking and we will do our best to accommodate for this.

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    Asked about: Standard Double Room • Answered on 23 July 2021
  • Does a delux family room accommodate a small dog?

    Some of our family rooms are available for guests with dogs. . If you require a family room that allows dogs, please specify this on the booking

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    Answered on 13 October 2020
  • Do you have a place where we can store/lock our bicycles?

    We do have a room, however it isn't the most convenient to get in and out of. You're certainly more than welcome to use it.

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    Answered on 24 June 2021
  • Are there hairdryers in the rooms?

    Yes, we provide hairdryers in all of our rooms.

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    Answered on 29 September 2020
  • Hi, what parking is available nearby for a 4 night stay, and at what cost please? Jim

    We have permits for a public car park (postcode:CA12 5DF) that are available after 12pm on the day you check in for £4.00 a day.

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    Asked about: Standard Double Room • Answered on 12 August 2021
  • do you do vouchers

    Yes we do please give us a call to arrange this.

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    Answered on 11 November 2019
  • Is it possible to check in earlier than 1500 hours?

    It all Depends on if the room is occupied the night before, if not then it is possible to check in before 3pm.

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    Answered on 16 November 2021
  • Hello, do you have an electric charging point for cars?

    We don't have any that belong to the hotel but there are a number of them nearby such as the local supermarket etc.

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    Answered on 2 June 2021
  • Hi Do you have a TV in the prestige rooms thanks tony

    Yes all our rooms have tvs in the rooms.

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    Answered on 16 December 2020
  • Hi, do you accept pets I have a small border terrier and am looking to stay mon - wed 9th - 11th August

    Hi, Yes we do accept pets, the majority of our rooms are dog friendly. Juts to make you aware dogs are an extra charge of £10 per dog per room.

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    Answered on 26 July 2021
  • What available dates have you for a 3 or 4 night stay, in a de-luxe room for 2 people

    We have a number of dates available for October, November and December if it is this year that you would like to come.

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    Answered on 29 September 2020
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Theatre by the Lake
    0.4 miles
  • Derwentwater
    1.6 miles
  • Cat Bells
    2.6 miles
  • Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park
    3.7 miles
  • Whinlatter Forest Park
    4.2 miles
  • Buttermere
    7.5 miles
  • Wastwater Lake
    10.5 miles
  • Scafell Pike
    10.9 miles
  • Rydal Water
    12 miles
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
    12.2 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Derwentwater
    0.5 miles
How to get to Skiddaw Hotel from Newcastle International Airport
    Car
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Facilities of Skiddaw Hotel

Most popular facilities

Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Skiddaw Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
£7.50 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Skiddaw Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

There is a car park next to the hotel. Before parking, you should buy a permit from reception at an extra cost of GBP 4 per day.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Skiddaw Hotel

  • Check-in at Skiddaw Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Skiddaw Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Accessible parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Skiddaw Hotel by:

    • Car 1h 50min

  • Guests staying at Skiddaw Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Skiddaw Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • Skiddaw Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Skiddaw Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Keswick.

  • The prices at Skiddaw Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.