Derwentwater Independent Hostel

We had a great time here. Helpful staff, stunning views and location. Definitely recommend and will be back.

Very homely and peaceful despite being full during February half term. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We could use the hostel all day even on our last day.

Thanks for looking after us all so well at the weekend and for the lovely continental breakfast at 4.30 am !! We had a great Keswick to Barrow Walk, with one of our team winning the ladies' event, third place in the men's and the team came second overall. Being well rested and well fed contributed hugely to a smashing day. Thanks again to all the staff.

Thank you for all you did for us over the weekend.



We all had a fantastic time.

Stayed here with the highterrain events trail running weekend with my two children. They couldn't have been more accommodating. Sorted out everything smoothly and really made my non running children feel at home. Will be calling in again! Many thanks. ..

Really enjoyed our stay, thank you for your kind hospitality. The hostel is clean and very comfortable, staff friendly and keen to give advice on the fells in the area, food decent and all facilities up to scratch. The lounge is also great to chill out and read in. Guitar needs a new "D" string though (LOL). Lovely birds and red squirrels to watch from the windows. Can't wait to come back, thanks again.

One of my favourite places to stay anywhere. Great facilities (not least the fact that Derwentwater is at the bottom of the garden, which for a wild swimmer like me is just heaven)... The staff are BRILLIANT, the beds are comfy, the views are fantastic, the food is scrumptious, the beer is cheap. Lots of social areas to relax in, easy access to bus routes and boat trips, walks, swims, board games for rainy days... and all the most astounding value. 10 stars! **********

Great place, lovely staff especially Nicola!! See you again soon!!

Great place to stay with fabulous views. Staff couldn't be more helpful

Fantastic location, friendly staff. You can see the beautiful original architecture. Good food and drink and all the aelf catering amenities you need.

Best weekend ever! Great facilities run by really great people. We were a party of 10 blokes in our 40s, 50s and 60s and had a 22 bunk room to ourselves. We dined in the hostel on Friday and the food was excellent and a good portion size.



The hostel is very well sited for excellent walking.



The only wrinkle in the weekend was that another group in the hostel had found greater need than us of a loaf, a packet of sausages and a tin of beans from our provisions sometime while we were out on Saturday evening. The immediate response from Tim and Nicola when making Sunday breakfast was to replace the stolen items gratis from the hostel's kitchen. A brilliant save from what could have been an irritation. I would recommend this hostel.

Amazing New Years break at this lovely hostel. Fantastic staff and food, fab location, clean rooms and bathrooms.