Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast in Portinscale, England

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers rooms with garden or mountain views, including king-size rooms with lake and fell views. Each room includes a private bathroom, TV, and free WiFi, with small touches like fresh milk, bottled water, and homemade sweets. The single room with lake and fell views provides access to a shared bathroom on another floor, while family rooms accommodate flexible group stays.

The hotel serves a hearty breakfast with a menu ranging from full English/Irish to eggs Benedict, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher options. All breakfasts use locally sourced ingredients, and homemade jams and marmalades are offered daily. Guests can also request packed lunches for day hikes and special diet menus are available upon advance notice.

Located less than 1 km from Nichol End Marine and 6 km from Derwentwater Lake, the B&B provides easy access to water sports and hiking routes. Scafell Pike hiking routes and the Cat Bells walk (4.4 km) are reachable without a car, and a 15-20 minute walk along a flat path leads to Keswick town centre. A bus stop outside connects to Buttermere, Honister Quarry, and Whinlatter Forest.

Free off-street parking is available behind the property, and bicycles can be stored in a locked garage. The guest lounge contains laminated walk instructions, maps, Wainwright books, puzzles, and jigsaws for guest use. The hosts provide personalized attention for special occasions, including anniversary cards and gifts, and can arrange early breakfasts for hikers.

Guests with dietary restrictions can choose from vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and kosher breakfast options using locally sourced ingredients. Homemade gluten-free and vegetarian breakfast items are available, along with fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereals, and juices. The hosts accommodate special diet menus and will prepare a grab-and-go breakfast for spa days or early departures.

Views: Derwentwater and fell views from guest rooms

Breakfast: Homemade breakfasts with dietary accommodations

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

Parking: Free off-street parking behind property

Activities: Laminated walk instructions, maps, and Wainwright books