Derwentwater Hostel
A superb 200 year old mansion with stunning views across the lake. Extensive grounds slope down to the shores of Derwentwater. Popular with families. Easy to reach by bus or ferry boat from Keswick. Orienteering and forest trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest Centre.
Facilities
Common rooms, games room,self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry, showers and toilets.
| Beds | 88 |
| Disabled Facilities | No |
| Drinks License | Yes |
| Meals | Yes, 19.00 hrs |
| Under 3's | Yes |
| No Smoking | No |
| High Chairs | Yes |
| Cots | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
Contact
Getting There
From Keswick follow signs to Borrowdale. The Hostel is 2m S of Keswick on the Borrowdale road (B5289), 100 yds on left past the turn off to Watendlath. Walkers can follow the lakeside path from Keswick.
Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 89/268200
Buses
Stagecoach Cumberland 79 Keswick-Seatoller (Tel: 01946 63222) (For BR connections see Keswick)
Trains
Penrith 20m; Windermere 24m.
Ferries
Boat from Keswick.
Nearest Other Hostels
Keswick 2m, Borrowdale 5m, Thirlmere 5m (by path)
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