Derwentwater

Online Booking

For group bookings please contact
017687 77246 or
contact@derwentwater.org

Learning programmes for schools
and youth groups.

"Being such a diverse group of religious and cultural backgrounds, we are quite the challenge to cater for, with vegan, halal, kosher, lactose-free and dairy-free diets all within the group, but Derwentwater as ever rose to the occasion! They even cooked rice every day to help the Indonesian group feel at home, as in Indonesia a meal is not a meal if it doesn't include rice!"

Lucy, Encompass Trust group leader, Nov 2016

Welcome to Derwentwater Independent Hostel

Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park, our much-loved hostel occupies Barrow House, an elegant Georgian house overlooking Derwent Water and surrounded by dramatic mountains. With friendly and knowledgeable staff, 88 bed spaces in 11 bedrooms, delicious homemade meals, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, wildlife-rich grounds and our own waterfall and hydro-electric plant, we are an ideal location for individuals, groups, and families.

Derwentwater Independent Hostel is also a registered charity, aiming to provide affordable, 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.

News and events

We are now offering simple refreshments (no cooked food) from 12-4.30pm everyday, except for periods when we have a sole-use group. We hope to see you soon.

Read about Wainwright walks, Lemon Buns, Lemon-scented ferns, and winter offers here!

Read about hostel mosses, teas, recycling, school groups, rowers, and photographers here

Read news of our new servery, and other stories here: http://www.derwentwater.org/news/march2017

Read about the Chestnut Grove English Literature residential in our February newsletter.

Learn all about the moths around the hostel in our September newsletter.

Field Studies Council (FSC): we have teamed up with the FSC to offer field work and environmental education sessions in our grounds and the local area (transport available at cost), from KS2 to degree level. Please click here or get in touch for more information.

Click here to see a presentation of Barrow House history material from 1927 - 1932. Thank you to Judith Vincent (nee Stanley) for sharing these documents with us.

www.keswick.org has very good up to date information about events and things to do locally.

Keswick Museum has a varied programme of events and exhibitions. See their website for more details: http://keswickmuseum.org.uk/