Skiddaw Skies

4.9 Based on 40 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

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Reviews

Wonderful property
Our first stay at Skiddaw Skies and we had a wonderful few days. A lovely property in a great location in town and amazing views of the surrounding fells. There's loads of space at the entrance for coats and shoes and a warm cosy feel to the place. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and the welcome packs for us and the dog were a nice touch. Beds were comfy and the showers good. We were lucky with the weather so got some good walking done but there's masses of books, games, dvds etc provided for rainy days or for those who just want to chill. It's worth being aware that the allocated parking space is a little tight so if you have a big vehicle it might be a struggle, and also to mention if you have mobility issues this property isn't for you as there's A LOT of stairs!

Hi, Mandy! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful first stay at Skiddaw Skies and enjoyed the fantastic location and views of the surrounding fells. It’s great to know you found the property warm and cosy, with plenty of space for walking gear, and that the kitchen, beds, and showers all met your expectations. We’re also glad the welcome packs for both you and your dog were appreciated, and that the books, games, and DVDs added to your stay. Thank you as well for highlighting the parking and the number of stairs – feedback like this is really helpful for future guests when choosing the right property for their needs. We’re so pleased you were able to make the most of the good weather and your time in Keswick, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , April 2026

Great stay !
We had a great stay at Skiddaw Skies. Very handy central location. Fabulous views in all directions. Spacious, comfortable, and super-clean property. If mobility is an issue, be aware there are lots of steps (i think we counted 65 from road level to our bedroom at the very top), but this wasn't a problem for us and those views were so worth it ! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Skiddaw Skies.

Hi, Serena! Isn't Skiddaw Skies fabulous? We and the owners take a lot of pride in the maintenance and care of this property, and reviews like this mean a lot to us all. We might be biased, but we think the stairs are definitely worth it for the views! If you're not up for that many stairs, the Ridgeway (downstairs) is a great alternative, or you can pair the two properties if you're looking to bring large groups or extended family. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , March 2026

Wonderful
Wonderful apartment very homely and comfortable will definitely be back it's one of our favourites have stayed in Skiddaw skies many times over the years.

Hi Denise, Thank you so much for your lovely review. It truly means a lot to us to hear that Skiddaw Skies feels so homely and comfortable for you — that’s exactly the feeling we hope every guest leaves with. It’s especially wonderful to know that it’s one of your favourites and that you’ve chosen to stay there many times over the years. Guests returning again and again is one of the biggest compliments we could ever receive. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back whenever you’re next in Keswick. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , February 2026

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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.
The house was really great with a super well equipped kitchen, which is so nice when cooking in! The location is v convenient for bustling Keswick town centre and easy access to lots of walks on your doorstep But the most outstanding thing about the Skiddaw Skies are the views, they really are just stunning
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