Book Rickerby Grange Country House in Portinscale, Lake District

Built in 1926, Rickerby Grange offers 13 en-suite bedrooms with seating areas and private bathrooms. Each room includes a wardrobe, a kettle, and a hair dryer. The property provides complimentary on-site parking, free WiFi throughout the building, and a spacious car park along with secure cycle storage for guests.

A customizable breakfast menu focuses on locally sourced produce, offering à la carte or Full English/Irish options. Guests select their preferred dishes the night before using a breakfast card placed in a tray by 10 pm. Cereals, toast, yogurt, fruit, and fresh coffee are also available during service.

Rickerby Grange sits within 200 metres of Derwentwater and a 20-minute walk from Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. The hotel grants unique access to public footpaths leading directly to Cat Bells (3.7 km) and Whinlatter Forest Park (5 km). Guests can enjoy cycling, hiking, canoeing, windsurfing, fishing, and archery from the property, plus an on-site indoor climbing wall suitable for all ages.

Dogs are welcome at no extra charge, and some rooms feature direct access to a private garden area. Family accommodations include triple rooms and superior king rooms with space for groups. The hotel offers family rooms, daily housekeeping, and self-check-in via a key-code system sent before arrival.

A non-contact check-in process uses a door code emailed to guests, with room numbers assigned on a board in the hallway. Extra tea, coffee, milk, towels, and toilet paper are available for self-service in the downstairs hall. The property enforces a 4 pm check-in and 10 am check-out, with breakfast served between 8 am and 9 am.

Trails: Direct access to Cat Bells and Derwentwater walking paths from the front door

Dining: Locally sourced breakfast with customizable menu

Activities: On-site indoor climbing wall and archery

Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with no extra charges

Parking: Complimentary on-site car park and secure cycle storage