The Hostel Is Now Open

Now that we've reached step 4 of lockdown easing most restrictions have been removed and we are operating close to normal.    However, to maintain sufficient space to allow everyone to feel comfortable, we're limiting hostel occpancy to 75% of normal.

You can book to stay in private rooms, camping pods and on tent camping pitches.   For larger group bookings please contact the hostel by email using reception@derwentwater.org.

You can read about everything we are doing to offer a covid safe stay here.

Update to Booking Terms & Conditions for All New Bookings.  

For all new bookings, through our own website, you will now be charged a non refundable deposit equal to the cost of the first nights stay, and this is charged at the point of booking.     This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.   The balance is then charged automatically on the morning of arrival.

Existing Bookings Continue to Have Free Cancellation

Bookings made on or before 19th May via this site, for stays up to 31st August, still have free cancellation, enabling you to cancel or amend your booking up until midday on the day prior to arrival.

*Different terms and conditions apply to group and exclusive hire bookings.

Welcome to Derwentwater Independent Hostel

An 88 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 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, 88 bed spaces across 11 bedrooms, 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 online, from just £795 per night.  For whole hostel hire boookings between April and the end of August contact us direct at reception@derwentwater.org for prices and availability.     Read More

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.

We are also open for simple tea and cake for non-residents, from 12 - 4.30 pm, apart from days when there is a sole-use group. Please ring us if you want to check opening days, or to bring a big group.