The Hostel Is Now Open with Private Rooms and Camping

We reopened on the 17th July with private bunk rooms and camping pitches, and offering reduced occupancy of rooms to allow for social distancing.   We've also reduced our total hostel capacity to give everyone the space they need.

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

Please note: under current government regulations a room can be shared by guests from a maximum of two households.   If your party is made up of people from more than two households, you will need to book multiple rooms.

For the first time ever we'll be offering camping with use of hostel facilities - bookable online.

Free Cancellation

To give you the peace of mind required to make plans for the summer holidays, we are enabling you to book via our website with free cancellation, up until midday on the day before arrival.   For all new bookings we won't take a holding deposit at the time of booking, and your card will be charged automatically on the morning of your arrival.

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.