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About the Hotel

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast, Portinscale, Portinscale, United Kingdom, CA12 5RD
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Near Derwent Water Marina
Perfect
9.8
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5.0
4.9
/5

Featuring a private art gallery, the 4-star Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast Portinscale offers a location around 4 km from the jaw-dropping Castlerigg Stone Circle. The bed & breakfast offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and street parking on site.

Location

This hotel is about 10 minutes by car from the traditional stone-built Ashness Bridge and steps away from Portinscale House bus stop. The mini - mountain "Cat Bells" is 3.8 km from the Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast, while Carlisle Lake District airport is 70 km from it.

The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Derwentwater 450 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions the Derwent Pencil Museum is nestled nearly a 20-minute walk from this Portinscale hotel.

Rooms

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers 6 rooms with ironing facilities, as well as self-catering options such as tea and coffee making facilities. These rooms at the accommodation also feature carpet floors. Bathroom essentials include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

The Chalet Tearooms and Restaurant is fairly close to the hotel and specialises in British cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Hiking and fishing may be organised by the Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast Portinscale for guests.

Must-do experiences

  • Hike Catbells for stunning views of Derwentwater and beyond.
  • Try the Grasmere Gingerbread at Sarah Nelson's shop in Grasmere.
  • Visit the quirky Theatre by the Lake for a unique local performance.
  • Experience the Keswick Market on Thursdays for local crafts and food.
  • Explore the charming Rydal Water on a peaceful afternoon stroll.
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Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Small Double Room Fell Views
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
King Room Lake Fell Views
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Size Room Lake Mountain Views
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Mountain view
Shower
Heating
Single Room Lake Fell Views
2 persons
80 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Heating
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Facilities

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast Location

Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast, Portinscale, Portinscale, United Kingdom, CA12 5RD
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Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast, Portinscale, Portinscale, United Kingdom, CA12 5RD
Nearby
Marina
Derwent Water Marina
1800 ft
Restaurants
Chalet
700 ft
Restaurant
Getting around
City Centre
Portinscale2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
Carlisle Lake District (CAX)104 min  ·  43.0 mi
Blackpool International (BLK)236 min  ·  97.5 mi
Bus
Bus stop15 min  ·  4000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-19:00
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Skiddaw Croft Bed & Breakfast provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
6
Former name
Skiddaw Croft

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 128 verified reviews
9.9/10
Perfect
100%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.9/10
Comfort
9.9/10
Facilities
9.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Location
9.7/10
Staff
10.0/10
Value for money
9.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 160 reviews
9.8/10
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