The Silverdale is a guest house in Keswick, the bustling market town at the northern end of Derwentwater, and it is a smart choice for walkers and budget-minded travellers who want a clean, comfortable room and a short stroll to the lake. It stands on Blencathra Street, which is a quiet residential road a few minutes from the centre, and every room has its own bathroom. There are five room types, from Single Rooms to Doubles, Twins and Double or Twin rooms, so solo travellers, couples and friends are all catered for. The guest house is smoke-free, has luggage storage, and offers breakfast for an extra charge, which is exactly what you want before a day on Catbells or Skiddaw. Parking is free, both at the property and nearby, which is a great help in a town where parking can be hard to find and costly. The Keswick Museum and Art Gallery is six minutes away on foot, Hope Park nine, the Theatre by the Lake and the Derwent Pencil Museum twelve, and the shore of Derwentwater is thirteen minutes away. Penrith station is about twenty minutes by car, and the Lake District buses leave from the centre of Keswick. Pets are not allowed. If you want a simple, friendly base in the best walking town in the northern Lakes, it is well worth considering.
Location and getting around
Keswick is compact, with outdoor shops, pubs, cafes and the Moot Hall all within a short walk. The Borrowdale and Buttermere buses start here, and the Derwentwater launches run from the landing stages near the Theatre by the Lake. Walks to Latrigg and Castlehead start in town, and the shops and restaurants of Market Place are a few minutes away, so you can eat out in the evening without driving anywhere.
The rooms
Rooms are simple and comfortable, with an en suite bathroom in each. A single room is a real find for solo walkers, since single rates in the Lakes can be steep.
Who it suits
Walkers, couples and solo travellers on a budget, anyone planning to use Keswick as a base without a spa or a restaurant on site. It is not suited to families who want a pool or a bar, and it does not accept pets.
Good to know
Check-in runs from the afternoon until early evening, so tell the guest house if you will be later, and check-out is at ten in the morning. WiFi in the public areas may carry a charge. Breakfast is optional, so compare rates with and without it. Check when you book for current prices, and book early for school holidays and autumn weekends.
Why stay here
- ✓Guest house with en suite rooms
- ✓Five room types
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Smoke-free premises
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Free wired internet in rooms
- ✓Walk to Derwentwater
Good questions
How far is The Silverdale from Derwentwater?+
The lakeshore is about a thirteen-minute walk, and the Theatre by the Lake and the Pencil Museum are about twelve minutes.
Is parking available?+
Yes, parking is free at the property and nearby.
Are pets allowed?+
No, pets are not allowed at The Silverdale, apart from service animals.
