Online Booking
For group bookings please contact
017687 77246 or
contact@derwentwater.org
Dot Crotchets Singing Group, September 2017
2022 Bookable Now - For Stays until 31st October
You can book online to stay in private rooms, dorm beds and camping pods. Yes, that's right, the great news is that dorm beds are bookable now for 2022.
Limited tent camping pitches will be available to book for the following periods:
- May Half Term Week from 27th May 2022
- School Summer Holidays from 15th July 2022 until the end of August 2022
For larger group bookings please contact the hostel by email using reception@derwentwater.org.
Volunteering With Us Us in 2022
We are currently looking for volunteers for the period from 30th May 2022 to 17th July 2022. For this period we do not have accommodation available, so we are keen to hear from workaways who have their own van/caravan, are happy to camp or who are staying locally in the Keswick area.
Welcome to Derwentwater Independent Hostel
An 86 bed hostel in the Borrowdale Valley, 2 miles south of Keswick, standing in its own spacious grounds between the Falls & the Lake. Book a bed, a room, a camping pod or the whole hostel.
The Hostel is an ideal place to stay for groups, individuals and families. Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site, Derwentwater Independent Hostel occupies Barrow House, an elegant Georgian building on the shores of Derwentwater. The Hostel has friendly and knowledgeable staff, 86 bed spaces across 12 bedrooms, plus 3 camping pods, delicious homemade meals, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a beautiful waterfall, easy access to the lakeshore and lots of open space and woodlands as part of the grounds to relax or run around. Book Now
Whole Hostel Hire - A Georgian Mansion for your Private Use
Whole Hostel Hire (Sole Use) for autmn, winter & spring dates can be booked, from just £795 per night. by contacting us direct at reception@derwentwater.org for prices and availability. Read More
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Derwentwater Independent Hostel is also a registered charity, aiming to provide enriching and adventurous learning-outside-the-classroom experiences for young people. Please look at our 360° Education + Adventure section to learn about the exciting opportunities for school and youth groups.
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