Book Lyzzick in Applethwaite, Lake District

The hotel grounds offer direct access to footpaths up Skiddaw, with the nearby ancient woodland giving the hotel its name. On-site facilities include a cinema room, a library, and a dedicated wine room that stores a selection of Spanish and Portuguese wines. Private parking is available with an electric vehicle charging station, and the property is monitored by CCTV and security alarms.

All 24 spacious rooms have en suite bathrooms and a TV, with many looking out over the extensive private grounds. Rooms are furnished with tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary homemade cookies are left daily. Configurations include superior and deluxe double or twin rooms, some with window seats offering fell views.

The on-site restaurant, The Covey, serves fresh seasonal dishes with a menu that combines traditional cuisine and lively reinvention. The bar offers a separate, more casual food menu alongside an extensive wine list that highlights Spanish and Portuguese bottles. Breakfast is fully served (no buffet) with options such as Greek yoghurt with granola and berries, avocado and poached eggs, and traditional English breakfast.

Lyzzick sits on the lower slopes of Skiddaw, 2 miles from Keswick town centre and 3 miles from Derwent Water. The hotel is on two bus routes with a stop at the end of the drive, and a taxi to Keswick costs £10 one way. Guests can follow a hotel route guide for a walk towards Skiddaw or use the quiet back lane to reach Keswick on foot.

The hotel offers child-friendly accommodations and menu options in the restaurant, along with board games and puzzles in the communal lounge. Family events can be coordinated for groups, as demonstrated by a celebration catered for 17 people across multiple generations. Dogs are only allowed in one specific room and not in public spaces, making the hotel primarily a child-friendly choice.

Location: 2 miles from Keswick on Skiddaw slopes

Rooms: 24 rooms with fell views

Dining: The Covey restaurant with Spanish & Portuguese wine list

Activities: Cinema room, library, wine room, garden walks

Family: Child-friendly menus, board games, group celebrations