Above Derwent Homestays

Friendly staff/owner. Free breakfast

Peaceful farm location overlooking Lake Bassenthwaite and the surrounding Northern Fells. However , the accommodation could be best described as BASIC with dated furniture and fixtures & fittings and soft well worn mattresses in the bedrooms. A standard basic full english breakfast is served , but dont expect a choice of how your eggs are cooked , its either fried eggs or nothing. A welcoming roaring log fire accompanies the guests at breakfast along with homemade cake by the fireside in the evening . There are no TV's to be seen anywhere in the accomodation , nor a radio of any kind , to compound this lack of communication the wifi reception is very unstable . Its the kind of place that most guests appreciate with the silence and tranquility and various species of birdlife and wildlife can be seen in the garden area. However , its the 45% year on year increase that I find disappointing. 2019 prices were £30 per person per night for 2 people in a double or twin room or £35 for single occupancy in a double room. For 2021 this has increased to £50 per person , or £100 per room for a couple . This represents a massive 45% year on year increase !! The proprietor , Mrs. Keren Lockwood maintains that prices are going up . Agreed , prices are indeed increasing , inflation is currently running at about 4% , Mrs. Lockwood , not 45% !!! I would suggest that your sons , Nimrod , Hawthorne and Cameron had some input into this massive price hike , but for £100 per night there is a surplus of superior accommodation available in the Northern Lakes , should customers feel they want an upgrade to what Mrs . Lockwood can offer for the same price.

I have stayed here previously also and always found it to be warm comfortable and incredibly relaxing. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the beds are so cozy its hard to get up for breakfast. The breakfast is so worth it when you do with lots of choices and cooked perfectly. Clare and Craig are brilliant hosts and full of good advice/ knowledge about the area. Its easy to spend an hour or two chatting at the well stocked bar. Always the first place i check when staying in the lakes.

Housed in a historic building, Powe House offers accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Keswick, 5.4 km from Derwentwater. Built in 18th century, this 4-star bed and breakfast is within 14 km of Buttermere and 34 km of Askham Hall. Cat Bells is 4.8 km away and Whinlatter Forest Park is 6 km from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The units include a kettle and a private bathroom, while some rooms also offer a patio and some have mountain views. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Keswick, like cycling, fishing and canoeing. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from Powe House, while Lake Windermere is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 129 km from the accommodation.

With a stay at this cottage in Keswick, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Derwentwater and Womenrock. This cottage is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Ullswater and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Crosthwaite Church.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.

With a stay at this cottage in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake. This cottage is 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Ullswater and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Womenrock.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated cottage, which features a kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.