Boasting a town centre location set amongst beautiful scenic countryside, the hotel provides a unique oasis the in the centre of the bustling market town of Keswick.
Surrounded by the picturesque lakes and mountains of the Lake District, during your stay you can choose to either stroll around Keswick’s small shops and enjoy a drink in one of the local cafès, or explore the wonderful natural surroundings on bike, foot or horse-back.
Whilst staying at The Skiddaw Hotel you are welcome to use the leisure facilities of the sister hotel free of charge. These include an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts, a sauna and a jacuzzi. A beauty salon is also available, with a wide range of treatments (additional cost).
Rooms:40
HOTEL FACILITIES
General
Breakfast Buffet, Gay Friendly, Luggage Storage, Heating, Elevator, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for disabled guests, Continental Breakfast, Non-Smoking Rooms, Newspapers, Bar, Restaurant, Parking (fee required)
Activities
Walking, Golf Course (within 3 km)
Services
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Fax/Photocopying, Packed Lunches, Shoe Shine, Internet Services, Bridal Suite, Breakfast in the Room, Babysitting/Child Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service
Location
Old Town, Lake, Mountains
Hotel information
The Skiddaw Hotel offers a 2-for-1 scheme allowing you to go to a choice of local attractions, and for every one full paying adult, you will receive one free entry. Vouchers are available from reception. The scheme includes 11 attractions, some within walking distance.
The hotel also offers ‘School’s Out - Kids Go Free B&B’ - terms and conditions apply. Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
Room information
The Skiddaw Hotel provides 40 en suite bedrooms. Rooms offer all common facilities and a lift to most floors.
Food & Beverage
The hotel's beautiful air conditioned restaurant - '31 The Square' - is open for both lunch and dinner. 2 and 3-course lunches are available, whilst 2, 3 or 4-course table d'hote dinners are available. A children's menu is also available.
Bar Meals are served in the non-smoking restaurant, available from 12:00 - 14:30, excluding Sundays.
Travel information
By Car:
- Take the M6 to Penrith.
- Exit the motorway at junction 40.
- Head west on the A66 to Keswick.
- The Skiddaw Hotel is in the Market Square in the town centre, close to the historic Moot Hall.
By Train:
To Carlisle (23 miles) or Penrith (15 miles), continue by taxi or hire car.
By Air:
By commercial airline to Newcastle (90 miles), Manchester (120 miles). Continue by hire car or commercial shuttle service.
General
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Children and extra bedsAll children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 12.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
CancellationIf cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
InternetWireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Prepay PolicyA fixed amount of GBP 60 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).