Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast - Premium Accommodation in Portinscale, Cumbria

Rooms at Skiddaw Croft include a King Size Room with Lake and Mountain Views, a Small Double Room with Fell Views, and a Single Room with Lake and Fell Views. Each room has a hospitality tray with fresh milk and a small fridge outside with bottled water. Bathrobes and slippers are provided in the single room.

Breakfast at Skiddaw Croft includes American, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and kosher options. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served daily. Homemade jams and marmalades are offered, and special dietary accommodations are easily arranged.

Free off-street parking is available at the front and rear of the property. A guest lounge provides maps, books, puzzles, and board games for guest use. The hosts offer packed lunches on request and can store bicycles in a locked garage.

The B&B is located less than 1 km from Nichol End Marine and 6 km from Derwentwater Lake. Cat Bells (4.4 km) and Theatre by the Lake (3.6 km) are within walking distance. From the doorstep, guests have direct access to scenic walks including routes to Scafell Pike summit.

The hosts provide personalized attention for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays, including cards and gifts. Homemade gluten-free and vegetarian breakfast options are available daily. Knowledgeable hosts offer detailed advice on local walks and attractions using laminated route sheets and maps.

Location: 15-minute walk to Keswick, near Derwentwater and Cat Bells

Rooms: King Size Room with Lake and Mountain Views, Single with Lake Views

Breakfast: Homemade jams, full English, gluten-free and vegetarian options

Services: Packed lunches, bike storage, laminated walk guides

Ideal for: Couples, solo travelers, families