On Licence

Skiddaw House Youth Hostel

Licence summary from On Licence, 29 September 2026

Premises
Skiddaw House Youth Hostel
Address
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CUMBRIA, CA12 4QX
Licence
Premises licence, PL0681
Status
In force (register: Current)
Issued
30 June 2023
Licensing authority
Cumberland Council
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Every day 17:00-22:00
The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption ON the premises only
Every day 17:00-23:00
Licence conditions (12)
  1. Guests will be asked not to bring alcohol with them.
  2. Skiddaw House is a membership (YHA) association - all guests sign in with names and addresses and ID is verified, details recorded if not members.
  3. Particular notice of amounts of alcohol purchased or consumed as staff always on site/around.
  4. Fully compliant with YHA requirements.
  5. All these are recorded and logged systematically:- (a) Health and Safety. (b) Fire procedure. (c) Smoke and co detection system. (d) Child protection etc.
  6. Only building in the valley. No neighbours.
  7. Guests stay in the hostel for the night.
  8. Staff (and occasional volunteers) are informed and inducted to all procedures.
  9. Staff either on duty or on call 24/7 on site.
  10. Members/affiliates of the Youth Hostel Association, a registered charity.
  11. A comprehensive Child Protection policy exists and is used in all YHA premises.
  12. Training, guidance, paperwork certified.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Cumberland Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/skiddaw-house-youth-hostel-ca12-62c9dc3dd1