Yes, Nelson: We stayed at Wythop Mill at the north end of Bassenthwaite Lake.
VS said you were going to do Skiddaw: The day we tried, visibility above about 2200 ft was nil all day, so we did Ullock Pike and Carlside then turned back. Couldn't see (literally!) the point of doing the final 1km walk and 800ft climb - plus at Carlside it was blowing a gale and drizzling.
Best day was up Whiteside, along the ridge to Grisedale Pike, then down to Coledale Hause to follow the Gill back down. Finished with an Ice Cream at Buttermere!
One of those pics shows Mellbreak (behind Crummock Water) which we climbed as a warm-up on our first day. Excellent walk and great views.
We did Scafell Pike a couple of years ago - went up via Mickledore Col, which was fun!