Rickerby Grange Country House - Portinscale

4-star Lake District bed and breakfast with direct access to fell walking trails

Location & Setting

Rickerby Grange Country House Portinscale sits 200 metres from Derwentwater lake, with Cat Bells 4 km away and Whinlatter Forest Park 5 km from the property. Guests walk into Keswick town centre along a 20-minute path through fields, passing the Theatre by the Lake. The hotel's front door opens onto walking trails that connect directly to the surrounding fells and lakeshore.

Rooms & Amenities

Each en-suite bedroom at Rickerby Grange includes a seating area, wardrobe, kettle, and hair dryer, with superior king rooms offering a private garden space. The property provides spacious car parking and secure cycle storage for guests arriving with bikes. Dogs stay at no extra charge, and the self-check-in system uses a security code for flexible arrival times.

Dining

Breakfast at the Grange country house is an à la carte or Full English/Irish menu prepared with locally sourced produce. Guests fill out a menu card the night before to choose their hot breakfast options, including vegetarian choices and fresh fruit. The dining room offers views of Causey Pike, and extra tea, coffee, and milk are available in the entrance hall.

Activities

Rickerby Grange Keswick offers an indoor climbing wall suitable for all ages and abilities, plus on-site archery, canoeing, cycling, fishing, hiking, mini golf, tennis, and windsurfing. The hotel's location provides direct access to public footpaths for fell walking and routes around Derwentwater. Secure cycle storage and a spacious car park support guests exploring the Lake District by bike or car.

Services & Comforts

Complimentary on-site parking eliminates the need to search for spaces after a day of hiking. The 1926-built property provides daily housekeeping and extra towels and toilet rolls available on the landing. Free WiFi covers the entire building, and guests can refill room supplies without disturbing staff.

• Location: 200 m from Derwentwater, 20-min walk to Keswick
• Rooms: En-suite bedrooms, superior king rooms with private garden
• Dining: Locally sourced à la carte and Full English breakfast
• Activities: Indoor climbing wall, archery, canoeing, cycling, fishing, hiking, mini golf, tennis, windsurfing
• Pet policy: Dogs welcome with no extra charge
• Parking: Complimentary on-site parking and secure cycle storage