Skiddaw Skies

4.9 Based on 43 reviews
  • Central Keswick
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2.5

Overview

Skiddaw Skies is a beautiful three bedroom apartment built of local slate with spacious rooms and a private roof terrace. It stands in an elevated position with fantastic sweeping panoramic views across Keswick towards Catbells and the north western fells from the front and Latrigg and Skiddaw from the rear. Centrally located in a quiet road with no through traffic yet very close to the town centre and Fitz Park, this property benefits from a private parking space and easy access to local amenities.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Great views
Great views
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Log Burner/ Open Fire
Log Burner/ Open Fire
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Pub within 1 mile
Pub within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Towels
Towels
Guests to this spacious Victorian property can enjoy fabulous panoramic fell views from every window

Description

Skiddaw Skies is situated in a quiet no-through road in the heart of Keswick, an ideal location for easy access to local amenities, Fitz Park and the beautiful Derwentwater, yet tucked away from any passing traffic or passers-by. This beautiful apartment is the upper floors of a lovely Victorian property, accessed by a flight of steps, and its elevated position provides fabulous panoramic views across the fells from all windows.

The lounge is spacious, light and comfortable, with two settees, dining table and chairs, internet-enabled Smart TV with integrated DVD, CD player and large windows looking across Keswick towards Catbells and the northwestern fells. This room has an open fire for cosy winter evenings and books and maps on the local area are provided.

The modern kitchen is situated next to the lounge and is well equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave and a breakfast bar with great Latrigg views.

New for 2026, guests can also enjoy the Nespresso Citiz coffee machine!

The luxurious main bathroom is fitted to a high standard, with a large shower, roll-top bath, wash basin and WC.

On the middle floor, there are two adjacent bedrooms. The large double bedroom has oak furniture providing plenty of storage space, a flat-screen TV and a super-king sized bed from which the fantastic fell views can be admired. This room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, wash basin and WC.

The second bedroom has twin beds, oak furniture and views towards Skiddaw.

The top loft floor of Skiddaw Skies has been recently converted to a third bedroom with twin beds, oak furniture and en-suite WC with basin. The two large velux windows on either side of this room provide amazing views of both Skiddaw and the north western fells. All bedrooms are dressed in luxury linens and towels.

There is a superb roof terrace with furniture which is the perfect place to sit and take in the wonderful scenery over a sunny breakfast or on summer evenings.

A private parking space for one car is allocated just opposite the property.

Skiddaw Skies is suitable for bookings with one small dog.

Please note the property has a number of flights of stairs so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Reduced occupancy may be available for this property if only one or two bedrooms are required. Please contact the office to enquire.

Keswick offers plenty of activities and amenities for your stay. Whether you’re looking for adventure activities, retail therapy, or new and exciting things to do, there’s something to keep everyone entertained.

Need to stock up on groceries for your self-catering Keswick holiday? Booths and Co-Op are Keswick’s two main supermarkets, with produce also available on the Keswick Markets.

If you’re looking to venture out into the Lake District without a car, Keswick is serviced by the X4 and X5 bus services, running all the way from Workington to Penrith, linking Keswick to local train stations

Location

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Reviews

3rd stay and still perfect
We're recently back from our 3rd stay at Skiddaw Skies and just love it. We tried a different time of the year in the hope of better weather (than in the Autumn) and no such luck! Still, we had a fantastic time. The accommodation suits us perfectly as it's so conveniently located for buses and shops and local walk possibilities from the door. Plus it's so comfortable. It has the added bonus of plentiful books and maps to browse through and many puzzles and games if the weather really turns. And of course, the wonderful views, which really help with walk planning as you can see what the weather is doing. The many stairs are not an issue for us - the hardest ones are on the outside of the property and could be tricky in ice, but there is a handrail. I also like dealing with a local office. We'll be back!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — and for choosing to return to Skiddaw Skies for a third stay. That really does mean a great deal to us. We’re delighted to hear how much you continue to enjoy the property and that it suits you so well, whatever the season — even if the weather didn’t quite play ball again! It’s great to know the comfortable setting, convenient location for buses, shops, and walks, and those ever?changing views all help make it such a special place to stay. It’s also lovely to hear you made the most of the books, maps, and games — they really do come into their own when the weather turns, and the views are perfect for planning the next adventure. Thank you as well for your helpful note about the steps and handrail, which will be useful for future guests. We really appreciate your kind words about booking with a local team too — as a small, independent business, that means a lot to us. We’re so pleased you had another fantastic stay, and we’ll look forward to welcoming you back again — hopefully with a bit more sunshine next time! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , June 2026

Perfect accomodation, perfect location! Couldn't have asked for more!
We stayed in Skiddaw Skies and the downstairs property The Ridgeway as a party of 10 ladies celebrating my 50th birthday! The accomodation was spot on for what we were looking for being perfectly located for the town centre but also walking distance to the lake! The property was well fitted out with everything needed including a fabulous coffee machine which luckily used the same coffee pods as my own machine back home! The bed linen and towels were of superb quality, which all added to the homely feel! We would totally recommend this property and are now hoping to make this trip an annual event going forward! Can't wait to come back!

Hi, Verity! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted that Skiddaw Skies and The Ridgeway were the perfect choice for celebrating such a special 50th birthday with your group. It’s great to hear the accommodation worked so well for a party of 10 and that the location was ideal for enjoying both the town centre and walks to the lake. We’re really pleased you appreciated how well equipped the properties were — especially the coffee machine! It’s also lovely to hear such positive feedback on the quality of the bed linen and towels, as those homely touches really do make a difference. Thank you for the recommendation, and we love the idea of this becoming an annual tradition for you all. We can’t wait to welcome you back again in the future! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2026

A working trip with clients.
Great location. Super property. Enjoyed by my clients. Amazing views. Photos do not do it justice. XC60 car to park. Its tight, but it's parking which is tough in Keswick. If you've anything bigger it would be hard. Everything else spot on. Would stay again.

Hi, Hayley! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear Skiddaw Skies was enjoyed by your clients and that the location, property quality, and especially those amazing views made such an impression – we agree, the photos really don’t capture just how stunning it is. Thank you as well for mentioning the parking. You’re absolutely right that it’s on the tighter side for some large vehicles, but as you say, having a parking space in Keswick is a real bonus given how limited parking can be. We’re pleased everything else was spot on and that you’d be happy to stay again. We’d be very happy to welcome you (and your clients) back in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2026

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Location fantastic. Extremely clean amazing views from property. Great size rooms and comfy beds.
We had a great stay. The location is excellent and the views are incredible. Nice and comfy, everything clean and as it should be. Lots of stairs inside and out didn’t bother us.
Accommodation fantastic and the views are fantastic throughout the day. Highly recommend as close to shops and pubs and has a car parking space too.
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