Derwent Collective

14/04/2026

We’re Hiring – Part-Time Housekeeper!

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic part-time housekeeper to join our team across our locations in Cockermouth, Dearham, Keswick, and Penrith.

Some weekend and school holiday work will be needed.
Experience is a bonus, but not essential – we’ll provide training.
Must be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
There are growing opportunities across our expanding group for the right person!

If you’re hardworking, take pride in your work, and want to join a friendly team in a busy hospitality setting, we’d love to hear from you.

11/11/2025

One for the December diaries!

Hands up who's started the Christmas shopping? 👋
May we suggest you come to Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on 6 & 7 December and blitz the lot?! So many great shops and stalls to explore!
Find out about the festival here: https://tastecumbria.co.uk/taste-cumbria-christmas/
And explore Cockermouth Town here: https://cockermouthonline.co.uk/

📸Peter Skillen/Cockermouth Chamber of Trade
Cumberland Council Cockermouth Chamber of Trade

09/11/2025

Bassenthwaite Lake Station 🚆

The perfect pit stop this season! Nestled right next to Bassenthwaite Lake and on the edge of Whinlatter Forest - with easy access to surrounding fells.

Step aboard the full-size steam train carriage, the very one brought to life for the film Murder on the Orient Express. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea in this cinematic setting, surrounded by lakeside views and timeless heritage charm ✨

Just 20 minutes from select Derwent Collective stays - make sure to save this spot and add it to your itinerary! 🗺️

05/11/2025

Your Autumn escape awaits 🍂

Explore the beauty of the Lake District by day, featuring the stunning Derwent Water

Then return to The Old Mill Inn for a hearty meal by the fire, followed by the best nights sleep you’ve ever had!

Fires lit, plates full and the cosiest corners waiting for you.

Save this for your next trip to the Lakes!

29/10/2025

Autumn on Derwent Water 🍂✨
Golden reflections, crisp air, and still mornings made for paddle boarding — the perfect way to soak in the beauty of the season in the Lake District.

Don’t have a paddleboard? You can hire one from Derwentwater Marina 🚣‍♀️

Or, if you prefer to stay on land, the Derwent Water Circular Walk offers around 10 miles of stunning autumn scenery — think woodland paths, lakeside trails, and mountain views — with plenty of cosy café stops along the way for tea and scones.

Favourites include:
The Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden• Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa • Mary Mount Hotel • The Chalet Tea Rooms & Restaurant • The Moon & Sixpence Coffeehouse ☕🍰

26/10/2025

If Sunday had a scent, it’d be freshly brewed coffee from .cockermouth - just a few steps from The Tithe Barn Hotel ☕️✨

23/10/2025

We’re still not over the beauty of last week’s Lake District cloud inversions ☁️✨

Just 20 minutes from selected Derwent Collective stays stands Skiddaw - the highest mountain in England. Rising proudly at 931m, it’s something to be felt, not just seen.

Perfectly positioned and arguably one of the best fells for sunset, with breathtaking views stretching across the coastline.

21/10/2025

The Tithe Barn Hotel, Cockermouth.

Once a historic tithe barn, now a beautifully restored boutique stay with eight luxury en-suite rooms and seamless self check-in - right in the heart of town.

Exposed brickwork, original tiles underfoot, and the kind of character only found in buildings with history. The perfect base for exploring both coast and fell - or simply slowing down after a day of autumn walks and market town wandering.

19/10/2025

Sunday strolls 🥾

Tucked above Thirlmere, Raven Crag might be small compared to its mighty Lakeland neighbours, but it’s one of the most dramatic viewpoints in the Lake District. The walk may be short, but the climb is steep - rewarded at the top with a wooden viewing platform perched high above the water, offering sweeping views across the reservoir and towards Helvellyn.

A perfect Sunday walk - often overlooked, yet one of the most rewarding little climbs in the Lakes.

17/10/2025