The Derwentwater Hotel
$100
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Avg. for October
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$100
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Derwentwater Hotel average $60 in March, the cheapest month, and $139 in April, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $75 |
| February | $91 |
| March | $60 |
| April | $139 |
| May | $133 |
| June | $118 |
| July | $112 |
| October | $100 |
| November | $99 |
| December | $100 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Deers Leap Restaurant serving guests of The Derwentwater Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Derwentwater Hotel in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Womenrock. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Derwentwater.
What's nearby
Womenrock(0.1 miles)
Derwentwater(0.3 miles)
Crosthwaite Church(0.6 miles)
Derwent Pencil Museum(0.9 miles)
The Puzzling Place(1 miles)
Moot Hall(1.1 miles)
Hope Park(1.3 miles)
Walla Crag(1.3 miles)
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery(1.3 miles)
Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre(1.4 miles)
Theatre By The Lake(1.4 miles)
Friar's Crag(1.9 miles)
Newlands Adventure Centre(2.1 miles)
Whinlatter Forest Park(2.1 miles)
Latrigg Fell(2.2 miles)
Carlisle (CAX)(47.1 miles)
Manchester Airport (MAN)(112.1 miles)
Laundry service
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Fishing
Picnic Area/Tables
Luggage Storage
Location
The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Portinscale, England, United Kingdom
Womenrock (0.1 miles)
Derwentwater (0.3 miles)
Crosthwaite Church (0.6 miles)
Derwent Pencil Museum (0.9 miles)
The Puzzling Place (1 miles)
Moot Hall (1.1 miles)
Room options
6
Superior Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Standard Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Family Triple Room
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Standard Single Room
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Classic Double with Lake View
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Classic Twin with Lake View
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Derwentwater Hotel
6.8
Pleasant
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What guests think
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Across recent reviews, The Derwentwater Hotel is praised for its lakeside setting near Keswick, peaceful grounds and dog-friendly vibe, with many guests highlighting friendly, helpful staff and good value compared with pricier Lake District options.
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Across recent reviews, The Derwentwater Hotel is praised for its lakeside setting near Keswick, peaceful grounds and dog-friendly vibe, with many guests highlighting friendly, helpful staff and good value compared with pricier Lake District options.
However, repeated complaints cite very dated interiors, inconsistent cleanliness, and maintenance issues such as weak showers, worn carpets, broken fixtures, and uncomfortable beds. Breakfast is often considered decent, but some evenings lack restaurant service, parking incurs a fee, and housekeeping during stays may be on-request rather than automatic. Room quality varies widely, from clean and comfortable with lake views to shabby, dated spaces with odors or damp. Expect a budget-friendly stay in a superb location with personable service but uneven standards.
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Facilities
Lovely gardens and grounds are frequently praised, and the bar is pleasant; the hotel is very dog friendly. Parking is available but often charged, and the lift has been unreliable at times.
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John
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location just on the edge of the lake. Lovely 5-10 min walk through the hotel grounds to the lake - excellent for our dog. Hotel is fine, but tired in places but clean and staff very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was buffet self serve and good. Didn’t eat in restaurant on evening as bus tour group turned up and staff said it would be at least 90min wait.
Excellent location just on the edge of the lake. Lovely 5-10 min walk through the hotel grounds to the lake - excellent for our dog. Hotel is fine, but tired in places but clean and staff very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was buffet self serve and good. Didn’t eat in restaurant on evening as bus tour group turned up and staff said it would be at least 90min wait.
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Mr Edward
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel. Staff were really pleasant. Nice bar and garden. Rooms ok. No problems. I would say decoration needed. Down side. Restaurant was quite limited considering nothing around. Set menu, cant eat in bar. Generally no problems
Nice hotel. Staff were really pleasant. Nice bar and garden. Rooms ok. No problems. I would say decoration needed. Down side. Restaurant was quite limited considering nothing around. Set menu, cant eat in bar. Generally no problems
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Julia
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
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Mrs Jo Porter
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful grounds but hotel needs improvement. Public areas scruffy with dirty upholstery, doors and walls. They charge £6 per night to park car which wasn't mentioned when I booked. Lift out of order. My room was cold but radiator did not work. Instant coffee powder at breakfast which you have to make yourself and no fresh fruit. You are asked to choose what you want for dinner within an hour of check in and loud music playing at both dinner and breakfast. Quiet background music would have been much better. On the plus side, staff were very friendly.
Beautiful grounds but hotel needs improvement. Public areas scruffy with dirty upholstery, doors and walls. They charge £6 per night to park car which wasn't mentioned when I booked. Lift out of order. My room was cold but radiator did not work. Instant coffee powder at breakfast which you have to make yourself and no fresh fruit. You are asked to choose what you want for dinner within an hour of check in and loud music playing at both dinner and breakfast. Quiet background music would have been much better. On the plus side, staff were very friendly.
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RICHARD
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was an excellent hotel if travelling with your dog; the welcome and outdoor facilities are very good. The room was warm and attractive. It was a shame the nice restaurant wasn't used for evening meals. The bar area got pretty crowded and is fairly basic. The TV was very obvious and needed subtitles on if it's to be helpful. The staff were helpful and courteous.
This was an excellent hotel if travelling with your dog; the welcome and outdoor facilities are very good. The room was warm and attractive. It was a shame the nice restaurant wasn't used for evening meals. The bar area got pretty crowded and is fairly basic. The TV was very obvious and needed subtitles on if it's to be helpful. The staff were helpful and courteous.
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Nicholas
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The bar and dining areas were cold. My room was warm and comfortable. Dining was very good. Charging for parking in their own car park was not good. My bathroom needs to be modernised with a better shower
The bar and dining areas were cold. My room was warm and comfortable. Dining was very good. Charging for parking in their own car park was not good. My bathroom needs to be modernised with a better shower
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Maisie
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We got stuck in the lift was very funn
We got stuck in the lift was very funn
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Gareth
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, very dated and needs a refurb but for hiking trip was value for money. Beer garden was stunning and lots of grounds to walk over.
Lovely hotel, very dated and needs a refurb but for hiking trip was value for money. Beer garden was stunning and lots of grounds to walk over.
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Sharon
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal position for the lakes . Beautiful garden , peaceful setting . Staff friendly . Food good . Needs refurbishing but that was reflected in the price . Would go back again .
Ideal position for the lakes . Beautiful garden , peaceful setting . Staff friendly . Food good . Needs refurbishing but that was reflected in the price . Would go back again .
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David
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Just don't appreciate having to pay for parking.
Great stay. Just don't appreciate having to pay for parking.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent, with many reports of dirty carpets, mould, cobwebs and lingering smells, alongside some mentions of clean rooms and linens. Housekeeping during stays is sometimes missed or only provided on request.
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Angela
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Property photos bear no resemblance to actual hotel. The hotel needs a lot of investment. Hotel is shabby, dated and needs a refurb. Extremely basic. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels clean. Good parking and easy walk to Keswick town. Right next door to Derwent Hill. Drinks prices very reasonable. Garden is lovely. Ideal for walkers and dog owners. Wouldn't go there to be pampered....
Property photos bear no resemblance to actual hotel. The hotel needs a lot of investment. Hotel is shabby, dated and needs a refurb. Extremely basic. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels clean. Good parking and easy walk to Keswick town. Right next door to Derwent Hill. Drinks prices very reasonable. Garden is lovely. Ideal for walkers and dog owners. Wouldn't go there to be pampered....
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Natalie
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is in a lovely location, breakfast was great, room was ok clean however the communal areas specifically the stairs really needed a hoover and a deep clean. They were caked in mud and dry grass which looked like it had been there for a long time. Really let this place down.
Hotel is in a lovely location, breakfast was great, room was ok clean however the communal areas specifically the stairs really needed a hoover and a deep clean. They were caked in mud and dry grass which looked like it had been there for a long time. Really let this place down.
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Daniel
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Disappointing. Unfortunately this hotel really does need a lot of work to be anywhere near as nice as other places we’ve stayed in Keswick. The saving grace of this hotel is the staff members as they were all polite and friendly. Cleanliness is a big issue, black mould next to the wardrobe, crumbs in the drawers, plates and glasses in the corridors. We booked this hotel from a point of it being a good location, walking distance to Keswick but other than that there really isn’t any other reason to stay here. It needs a lot of work, the sink in the bathroom had a huge crack in it, the bath panel had holes in it. We’re just lucky we were only staying for one night. The curtains weren’t long enough to cover the windows. We did all see the humour in it as we were on a trip with our friends but if you’re looking for something comfortable and relaxing I wouldn’t recommend it.
Disappointing. Unfortunately this hotel really does need a lot of work to be anywhere near as nice as other places we’ve stayed in Keswick. The saving grace of this hotel is the staff members as they were all polite and friendly. Cleanliness is a big issue, black mould next to the wardrobe, crumbs in the drawers, plates and glasses in the corridors. We booked this hotel from a point of it being a good location, walking distance to Keswick but other than that there really isn’t any other reason to stay here. It needs a lot of work, the sink in the bathroom had a huge crack in it, the bath panel had holes in it. We’re just lucky we were only staying for one night. The curtains weren’t long enough to cover the windows. We did all see the humour in it as we were on a trip with our friends but if you’re looking for something comfortable and relaxing I wouldn’t recommend it.
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Holly
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very DIRTY, unpleasant, tired, old Hotel. Staff was kind and pleasant. So terribly disappointed in the condition of this hotel. Rooms were very dirty, dumpy, not well appointed and in dire need of repairs, paint, and attention. The only reason I did not give one star is because the hotel staff (Howard, Sue, and Paul) were delightful and gave wonderful custom service. The staff is doing the best they can with what they had to work with. Our bed was so uncomfortable and the sheets looked dirty. Housekeeping never changed our sheets, nor gave us toilet paper or towels. Just gross. We can say, the hotel courtyard garden is beautiful, but everything else wasn’t good. Breakfast and cleanliness in dining area was even questionable. We got free breakfast cause the hotel had “boiler issues”, but I don’t recommend the breakfast either. It has parking which is hard to come by in Lake District I’ve been told, but parking is not worth staying at an old dirty hotel. Sadly, its past its prime.
Very DIRTY, unpleasant, tired, old Hotel. Staff was kind and pleasant. So terribly disappointed in the condition of this hotel. Rooms were very dirty, dumpy, not well appointed and in dire need of repairs, paint, and attention. The only reason I did not give one star is because the hotel staff (Howard, Sue, and Paul) were delightful and gave wonderful custom service. The staff is doing the best they can with what they had to work with. Our bed was so uncomfortable and the sheets looked dirty. Housekeeping never changed our sheets, nor gave us toilet paper or towels. Just gross. We can say, the hotel courtyard garden is beautiful, but everything else wasn’t good. Breakfast and cleanliness in dining area was even questionable. We got free breakfast cause the hotel had “boiler issues”, but I don’t recommend the breakfast either. It has parking which is hard to come by in Lake District I’ve been told, but parking is not worth staying at an old dirty hotel. Sadly, its past its prime.
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Jack
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Decent location and fairly comfortable. However my room was not the cleanest, stain on the carpet and one of the bed sheets. The bathroom had also seen better days. Considering the price for one night, I was expecting a bigger tv in the room also. Obviously an old building so I won’t be too harsh on it but the decor was looking tired and worn out.
Decent location and fairly comfortable. However my room was not the cleanest, stain on the carpet and one of the bed sheets. The bathroom had also seen better days. Considering the price for one night, I was expecting a bigger tv in the room also. Obviously an old building so I won’t be too harsh on it but the decor was looking tired and worn out.
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Andrew
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for months. Hallway carpets were disgusting and a rogue fruit pastille was noticed on the stairs for the 3 days we stayed. The room was dated at best with the bed not being cleaned behind for months and neither was the shelving. Cob webs were indeed found in the bathroom window which helped with the midgy swarm we got when we left the window open as it was over hot. On the plus side the breakfast is great and the grounds are so peaceful and tranquil.
The hotel looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for months. Hallway carpets were disgusting and a rogue fruit pastille was noticed on the stairs for the 3 days we stayed. The room was dated at best with the bed not being cleaned behind for months and neither was the shelving. Cob webs were indeed found in the bathroom window which helped with the midgy swarm we got when we left the window open as it was over hot. On the plus side the breakfast is great and the grounds are so peaceful and tranquil.
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Emma
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room wasn’t very clean, cobwebs, dust and hair. Wall paper was peeling off Stains on the carpet Weird smell in the room Bed very uncomfy Staff were very lovely
Room wasn’t very clean, cobwebs, dust and hair. Wall paper was peeling off Stains on the carpet Weird smell in the room Bed very uncomfy Staff were very lovely
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Karie
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We cancelled our reservation upon arrival. The furniture is old and filthy. The bed was broken. The room felt cold and institutional. Property is old and not very well kept. Photos are very misleading.
We cancelled our reservation upon arrival. The furniture is old and filthy. The bed was broken. The room felt cold and institutional. Property is old and not very well kept. Photos are very misleading.
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Cynthia
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Out of date, not very clean. Mold on walls and gross shower curtains. Good location with a beautiful walk onto Keswick
Out of date, not very clean. Mold on walls and gross shower curtains. Good location with a beautiful walk onto Keswick
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Jeffery
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was by far one of the worse hotels I have ever stayed at. The bedsheet was stained. On check in it was obvious someone had been smoking in the reception. The room was absolutely awful it was dirty in poor repair, struggled to lock the door. The bathroom was outdated the ceiling paint was flaking off. I was not sure what was growing around the shower gel dispenser. The breakfast was adequate.
This was by far one of the worse hotels I have ever stayed at. The bedsheet was stained. On check in it was obvious someone had been smoking in the reception. The room was absolutely awful it was dirty in poor repair, struggled to lock the door. The bathroom was outdated the ceiling paint was flaking off. I was not sure what was growing around the shower gel dispenser. The breakfast was adequate.
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Rooms
Rooms range from spacious with lake views to very basic and dated; many note tired decor and uncomfortable or very hard beds. Expect creaky floors, occasional noise, small or slanted rooms, and some maintenance niggles.
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Rachel
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is perfect, the staff are very friendly, the breakfast was great and the room was basic but clean.
The location is perfect, the staff are very friendly, the breakfast was great and the room was basic but clean.
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Hannah
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice gardens and communal areas (bar, reception hall etc) were fine but my room was very dated and on a slant. The shower was difficult to work and made a very loud noise when on. Everything creeks and wallpaper peeling, hole in ceiling, most of the tv channels didn’t work. However, bed and towels were clean and I had a good stay for a no frills accommodation. Could be a beautiful hotel with some investment.
Nice gardens and communal areas (bar, reception hall etc) were fine but my room was very dated and on a slant. The shower was difficult to work and made a very loud noise when on. Everything creeks and wallpaper peeling, hole in ceiling, most of the tv channels didn’t work. However, bed and towels were clean and I had a good stay for a no frills accommodation. Could be a beautiful hotel with some investment.
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dawn
May 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was spacious and clean with a lovely lake view. Hotel was walkable to Keswick along a country path. The receptionist was excellent and gave us advice on where to eat and drink in Keswick.
Our room was spacious and clean with a lovely lake view. Hotel was walkable to Keswick along a country path. The receptionist was excellent and gave us advice on where to eat and drink in Keswick.
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John
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
The Derwentwater Hotel has seen better days. The staff were helpful but too few. The beds were absolutely awful so we left a day earlier.
The Derwentwater Hotel has seen better days. The staff were helpful but too few. The beds were absolutely awful so we left a day earlier.
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Jack
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Decent location and fairly comfortable. However my room was not the cleanest, stain on the carpet and one of the bed sheets. The bathroom had also seen better days. Considering the price for one night, I was expecting a bigger tv in the room also. Obviously an old building so I won’t be too harsh on it but the decor was looking tired and worn out.
Decent location and fairly comfortable. However my room was not the cleanest, stain on the carpet and one of the bed sheets. The bathroom had also seen better days. Considering the price for one night, I was expecting a bigger tv in the room also. Obviously an old building so I won’t be too harsh on it but the decor was looking tired and worn out.
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Tanya L
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Average stay at the Derwentwater hotel, the staff & location are excellent however we did feel the hotel looked tired. Also we found the bed very hard. Overall we’ve had a lovely time in the Lakes.
Average stay at the Derwentwater hotel, the staff & location are excellent however we did feel the hotel looked tired. Also we found the bed very hard. Overall we’ve had a lovely time in the Lakes.
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K E
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location and very peaceful. All the staff were very professional and pleasant. The room was spacious with a good sized ensuite bathroom. Having read previous reviews about the hotel we were not surprised or disappointed by the rather dated decor and bathroom. And given the good value of our stay compared to other similar venues, this was clearly factored in.
Excellent location and very peaceful. All the staff were very professional and pleasant. The room was spacious with a good sized ensuite bathroom. Having read previous reviews about the hotel we were not surprised or disappointed by the rather dated decor and bathroom. And given the good value of our stay compared to other similar venues, this was clearly factored in.
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Josh
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel and a lovely outdoor area and bar. Check in was very slow with a queue of people in the waiting room. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No AC which is a shame. Wi-Fi was good. Beds were not comfortable.
Great hotel and a lovely outdoor area and bar. Check in was very slow with a queue of people in the waiting room. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No AC which is a shame. Wi-Fi was good. Beds were not comfortable.
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Veronica
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
NO LIFT, ROOM NEEDS UPDATING, CARPET DIRTY, NOISY
NO LIFT, ROOM NEEDS UPDATING, CARPET DIRTY, NOISY
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Jonathan
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Big room with good view. Minor niggles with television picture, fluctuating flow in shower, extract not working in bathroom. Good location and gardens. Hotel overall in need of refurbishment. Cooked breakfast ok, other options limited. The instant coffee was a major negative as I like good coffee with my breakfast.
Big room with good view. Minor niggles with television picture, fluctuating flow in shower, extract not working in bathroom. Good location and gardens. Hotel overall in need of refurbishment. Cooked breakfast ok, other options limited. The instant coffee was a major negative as I like good coffee with my breakfast.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with some going above and beyond. Occasional issues include slow check-in, patchy staffing and inconsistent communication.
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Jackie
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful staff on reception. Great evening meal. Lovely choice and fresh & hot. Excellent service too… Our room overlooked the lake and was fabulous… Whilst the hotel is a little tired the staff were not at all. They were great. A great place for walking around the lake .
Very helpful staff on reception. Great evening meal. Lovely choice and fresh & hot. Excellent service too… Our room overlooked the lake and was fabulous… Whilst the hotel is a little tired the staff were not at all. They were great. A great place for walking around the lake .
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Morag
Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely poor, photos are highly out of date. Broken window & bed, left early. Zero response from the hotel on our concerns.
Extremely poor, photos are highly out of date. Broken window & bed, left early. Zero response from the hotel on our concerns.
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ian
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel used to be very busy in spring and summer but when we were there it was not. Breakfast service was hit and miss for our 3 night stay due to staff not turning up for work. Laying out the self service hot food before the tea, coffee, bread for toast etc which guests would normally choose first was inefficient.the staff who were there for breakfaxt service were very polite but it was clear this was not their normal work. On the other hand, dinner although served in the bar was efficient and the selection from the bar meals menu was extensive. The best option to choose is half board. The rooms were not serviced during our stay and we were invited to ask at reception if we needed anything.
The hotel used to be very busy in spring and summer but when we were there it was not. Breakfast service was hit and miss for our 3 night stay due to staff not turning up for work. Laying out the self service hot food before the tea, coffee, bread for toast etc which guests would normally choose first was inefficient.the staff who were there for breakfaxt service were very polite but it was clear this was not their normal work. On the other hand, dinner although served in the bar was efficient and the selection from the bar meals menu was extensive. The best option to choose is half board. The rooms were not serviced during our stay and we were invited to ask at reception if we needed anything.
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J
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a lovely hotel with excellent grounds to walk the dogs in. Although it could do with a paint touch up in places and some TLC The room we had was clean and the bed was comfy. The service was good however they appeared to be short staffed. The young waitress in the dining room serving evening meal works really hard, and she's a credit to the hotel. The food at both breakfast and in the evening was really nice. We would return to this hotel again if staying over in Keswick.
It's a lovely hotel with excellent grounds to walk the dogs in. Although it could do with a paint touch up in places and some TLC The room we had was clean and the bed was comfy. The service was good however they appeared to be short staffed. The young waitress in the dining room serving evening meal works really hard, and she's a credit to the hotel. The food at both breakfast and in the evening was really nice. We would return to this hotel again if staying over in Keswick.
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Stephen
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I was planning on camping a couple of nights near Keswick, weather not looking good for a late arrival so decided to stay at Derwentwater Hotel... so glad I did! - At check in I was greeted in a really professional manner, in the bar the staff were super friendly! That was my opening night. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, set me up fuel wise for my planned ascent of Skiddaw (walking past a farm I camped at 47 years ago on my first Scout Camp!!) My hike up Skiddaw, descending to Keswick and then back to hotel was great (nothing to do with hotel of course) BUT on return all staff I spoke to were interested in my day, to the extent that I was chatting to the hotel manager for over an hour!!!! This level of customer service and interest is rare and is really valued by me! Thank you to all at the Derwentwater Hotel for making my stay so enjoyable. If you want a pristine, brand new hotel - well, pay the price for it - but if you want great service, an amazing breakfast and the perfect location head to Portinscale!!
I was planning on camping a couple of nights near Keswick, weather not looking good for a late arrival so decided to stay at Derwentwater Hotel... so glad I did! - At check in I was greeted in a really professional manner, in the bar the staff were super friendly! That was my opening night. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, set me up fuel wise for my planned ascent of Skiddaw (walking past a farm I camped at 47 years ago on my first Scout Camp!!) My hike up Skiddaw, descending to Keswick and then back to hotel was great (nothing to do with hotel of course) BUT on return all staff I spoke to were interested in my day, to the extent that I was chatting to the hotel manager for over an hour!!!! This level of customer service and interest is rare and is really valued by me! Thank you to all at the Derwentwater Hotel for making my stay so enjoyable. If you want a pristine, brand new hotel - well, pay the price for it - but if you want great service, an amazing breakfast and the perfect location head to Portinscale!!
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Shaun
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff
Excellent staff
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Howard
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was undergoing some redecoration work during our stay but this did not spoil the experience. The staff are very helpful and made our stay a pleasant one.
The hotel was undergoing some redecoration work during our stay but this did not spoil the experience. The staff are very helpful and made our stay a pleasant one.
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Phil
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Just had a great stay at the Derwentwater Hotel and great staff and service. In particular a huge thanks to Ronnie and Amy who went out of their way to take time and assist us getting to a local wedding when all other taxi firms were unavailable due to storms and road closures.. Having excellent staff and friendly check in made the stay enjoyable and we will be returning to the hotel again. Fully recommend this hotel. Thanks all.
Just had a great stay at the Derwentwater Hotel and great staff and service. In particular a huge thanks to Ronnie and Amy who went out of their way to take time and assist us getting to a local wedding when all other taxi firms were unavailable due to storms and road closures.. Having excellent staff and friendly check in made the stay enjoyable and we will be returning to the hotel again. Fully recommend this hotel. Thanks all.
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K E
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location and very peaceful. All the staff were very professional and pleasant. The room was spacious with a good sized ensuite bathroom. Having read previous reviews about the hotel we were not surprised or disappointed by the rather dated decor and bathroom. And given the good value of our stay compared to other similar venues, this was clearly factored in.
Excellent location and very peaceful. All the staff were very professional and pleasant. The room was spacious with a good sized ensuite bathroom. Having read previous reviews about the hotel we were not surprised or disappointed by the rather dated decor and bathroom. And given the good value of our stay compared to other similar venues, this was clearly factored in.
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Josh
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel and a lovely outdoor area and bar. Check in was very slow with a queue of people in the waiting room. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No AC which is a shame. Wi-Fi was good. Beds were not comfortable.
Great hotel and a lovely outdoor area and bar. Check in was very slow with a queue of people in the waiting room. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No AC which is a shame. Wi-Fi was good. Beds were not comfortable.
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Location
Lakeside setting with beautiful views and grounds, with an easy 15–25 minute walk to Keswick. Peaceful, dog-friendly area with direct access to lakeside paths.
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John
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location just on the edge of the lake. Lovely 5-10 min walk through the hotel grounds to the lake - excellent for our dog. Hotel is fine, but tired in places but clean and staff very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was buffet self serve and good. Didn’t eat in restaurant on evening as bus tour group turned up and staff said it would be at least 90min wait.
Excellent location just on the edge of the lake. Lovely 5-10 min walk through the hotel grounds to the lake - excellent for our dog. Hotel is fine, but tired in places but clean and staff very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was buffet self serve and good. Didn’t eat in restaurant on evening as bus tour group turned up and staff said it would be at least 90min wait.
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dawn
May 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was spacious and clean with a lovely lake view. Hotel was walkable to Keswick along a country path. The receptionist was excellent and gave us advice on where to eat and drink in Keswick.
Our room was spacious and clean with a lovely lake view. Hotel was walkable to Keswick along a country path. The receptionist was excellent and gave us advice on where to eat and drink in Keswick.
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Robert
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff Very quiet 15 minute walk to Keswick
Excellent staff Very quiet 15 minute walk to Keswick
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Julia
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
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Rhea
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed my stay, I felt at ease from the get go. Lovely location, beautiful scenery and would definitely return.
Really enjoyed my stay, I felt at ease from the get go. Lovely location, beautiful scenery and would definitely return.
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Irene
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A lovely old building in a beautiful setting with views of Derwentwater and the mountains. The staff very friendly and efficient. We have stayed here several times and will again in the future.The dog was welcome too!
A lovely old building in a beautiful setting with views of Derwentwater and the mountains. The staff very friendly and efficient. We have stayed here several times and will again in the future.The dog was welcome too!
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Dilip
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Walking distance to town &lake
Walking distance to town &lake
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Sharon
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal position for the lakes . Beautiful garden , peaceful setting . Staff friendly . Food good . Needs refurbishing but that was reflected in the price . Would go back again .
Ideal position for the lakes . Beautiful garden , peaceful setting . Staff friendly . Food good . Needs refurbishing but that was reflected in the price . Would go back again .
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Triada
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location and price
Excellent location and price
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William
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Right on the lake and an easy walk into Keswick. Staff and food excellent
Right on the lake and an easy walk into Keswick. Staff and food excellent
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Dining
Breakfast is often good, though coffee quality and variety can disappoint. Evening dining is hit-or-miss: some enjoyed tasty set or bar meals, but on certain nights the restaurant wasn’t serving or options were limited.
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Angela
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Property photos bear no resemblance to actual hotel. The hotel needs a lot of investment. Hotel is shabby, dated and needs a refurb. Extremely basic. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels clean. Good parking and easy walk to Keswick town. Right next door to Derwent Hill. Drinks prices very reasonable. Garden is lovely. Ideal for walkers and dog owners. Wouldn't go there to be pampered....
Property photos bear no resemblance to actual hotel. The hotel needs a lot of investment. Hotel is shabby, dated and needs a refurb. Extremely basic. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels clean. Good parking and easy walk to Keswick town. Right next door to Derwent Hill. Drinks prices very reasonable. Garden is lovely. Ideal for walkers and dog owners. Wouldn't go there to be pampered....
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ian
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel used to be very busy in spring and summer but when we were there it was not. Breakfast service was hit and miss for our 3 night stay due to staff not turning up for work. Laying out the self service hot food before the tea, coffee, bread for toast etc which guests would normally choose first was inefficient.the staff who were there for breakfaxt service were very polite but it was clear this was not their normal work. On the other hand, dinner although served in the bar was efficient and the selection from the bar meals menu was extensive. The best option to choose is half board. The rooms were not serviced during our stay and we were invited to ask at reception if we needed anything.
The hotel used to be very busy in spring and summer but when we were there it was not. Breakfast service was hit and miss for our 3 night stay due to staff not turning up for work. Laying out the self service hot food before the tea, coffee, bread for toast etc which guests would normally choose first was inefficient.the staff who were there for breakfaxt service were very polite but it was clear this was not their normal work. On the other hand, dinner although served in the bar was efficient and the selection from the bar meals menu was extensive. The best option to choose is half board. The rooms were not serviced during our stay and we were invited to ask at reception if we needed anything.
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Mr Edward
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel. Staff were really pleasant. Nice bar and garden. Rooms ok. No problems. I would say decoration needed. Down side. Restaurant was quite limited considering nothing around. Set menu, cant eat in bar. Generally no problems
Nice hotel. Staff were really pleasant. Nice bar and garden. Rooms ok. No problems. I would say decoration needed. Down side. Restaurant was quite limited considering nothing around. Set menu, cant eat in bar. Generally no problems
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J
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a lovely hotel with excellent grounds to walk the dogs in. Although it could do with a paint touch up in places and some TLC The room we had was clean and the bed was comfy. The service was good however they appeared to be short staffed. The young waitress in the dining room serving evening meal works really hard, and she's a credit to the hotel. The food at both breakfast and in the evening was really nice. We would return to this hotel again if staying over in Keswick.
It's a lovely hotel with excellent grounds to walk the dogs in. Although it could do with a paint touch up in places and some TLC The room we had was clean and the bed was comfy. The service was good however they appeared to be short staffed. The young waitress in the dining room serving evening meal works really hard, and she's a credit to the hotel. The food at both breakfast and in the evening was really nice. We would return to this hotel again if staying over in Keswick.
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Darren
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely location and good hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable, hallways were very noisy/creeky and stairwells were dated. Good bar area and restaurant, with a very good breakfast. Unfortunately the evening meal service was not available, no prior notice was given of this and alternative plans had to be made.
Lovely location and good hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable, hallways were very noisy/creeky and stairwells were dated. Good bar area and restaurant, with a very good breakfast. Unfortunately the evening meal service was not available, no prior notice was given of this and alternative plans had to be made.
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Julia
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
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Mrs Jo Porter
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful grounds but hotel needs improvement. Public areas scruffy with dirty upholstery, doors and walls. They charge £6 per night to park car which wasn't mentioned when I booked. Lift out of order. My room was cold but radiator did not work. Instant coffee powder at breakfast which you have to make yourself and no fresh fruit. You are asked to choose what you want for dinner within an hour of check in and loud music playing at both dinner and breakfast. Quiet background music would have been much better. On the plus side, staff were very friendly.
Beautiful grounds but hotel needs improvement. Public areas scruffy with dirty upholstery, doors and walls. They charge £6 per night to park car which wasn't mentioned when I booked. Lift out of order. My room was cold but radiator did not work. Instant coffee powder at breakfast which you have to make yourself and no fresh fruit. You are asked to choose what you want for dinner within an hour of check in and loud music playing at both dinner and breakfast. Quiet background music would have been much better. On the plus side, staff were very friendly.
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Claire
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff in this hotel made up for this run-down hotel. Food was pleasant.
The staff in this hotel made up for this run-down hotel. Food was pleasant.
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Kenny
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed 2 nights at the Derwentwater Hotel. It’s a bit of a quaint traditional English hotel. They seem to have a new and more modern wing and the original bits as we had 2 rooms and one looked a lot newer than the other. We would highly recommend getting the package with dinner as you get a 3-course dinner, which is great value and not to mention delicious. Breakfast is a full buffet spread which was great too! Sheets were clean and good water pressure for the shower. There’s also a nice little bar, and some board/card games in the conservatory. Parking at the back of the hotel is £5 per night though.
We stayed 2 nights at the Derwentwater Hotel. It’s a bit of a quaint traditional English hotel. They seem to have a new and more modern wing and the original bits as we had 2 rooms and one looked a lot newer than the other. We would highly recommend getting the package with dinner as you get a 3-course dinner, which is great value and not to mention delicious. Breakfast is a full buffet spread which was great too! Sheets were clean and good water pressure for the shower. There’s also a nice little bar, and some board/card games in the conservatory. Parking at the back of the hotel is £5 per night though.
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Jonathan
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Big room with good view. Minor niggles with television picture, fluctuating flow in shower, extract not working in bathroom. Good location and gardens. Hotel overall in need of refurbishment. Cooked breakfast ok, other options limited. The instant coffee was a major negative as I like good coffee with my breakfast.
Big room with good view. Minor niggles with television picture, fluctuating flow in shower, extract not working in bathroom. Good location and gardens. Hotel overall in need of refurbishment. Cooked breakfast ok, other options limited. The instant coffee was a major negative as I like good coffee with my breakfast.
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SUSAN
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The location is good for keswick, i get why people say its faulty towers ,its being left to ruin or been patch up roughly in places.could be a really nice hotel. Dont expect free parking again i understand why with being near to keswick but if paid for a room it should be over ruled and could put people off staying .
The location is good for keswick, i get why people say its faulty towers ,its being left to ruin or been patch up roughly in places.could be a really nice hotel. Dont expect free parking again i understand why with being near to keswick but if paid for a room it should be over ruled and could put people off staying .
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L
Feb 11, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Happy with stay overall. Could do with a bit of maintenence but it is an old building and for price couldnt complain. Reception staff very pleasant however certain bar staff could do with a smile on their face, it makes all the difference. We would definately use this hotel again as its in an excellent location for keswick.
Happy with stay overall. Could do with a bit of maintenence but it is an old building and for price couldnt complain. Reception staff very pleasant however certain bar staff could do with a smile on their face, it makes all the difference. We would definately use this hotel again as its in an excellent location for keswick.
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Michael
Jan 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were so friendly - this is a reasonably priced alternative to MANY over-priced hotels in the area and we were very pleased to stay there.
The staff were so friendly - this is a reasonably priced alternative to MANY over-priced hotels in the area and we were very pleased to stay there.
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FAQs about The Derwentwater Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 6 per night. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 per person.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property is not wheelchair accessible, and there are no specific features mentioned for guests with disabilities.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in Portinscale, just a 2-minute walk from Womenrock and a 5-minute walk from Derwentwater. It is approximately 1.4 miles from Crosthwaite Church and 16.5 miles from Ullswater.
Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The quietest stretch is late summer — demand at The Derwentwater Hotel in Portinscale drops sharply in August. September is the busiest month, so plan for fewer crowds and easier availability in August and the surrounding weeks.
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March is the cheapest month to stay at The Derwentwater Hotel in Portinscale, averaging $71 a night; April is the priciest at $166. March’s lower rates come even though the quietest month for crowds is August, so cheaper nights and lighter visitor numbers don’t fall in the same month.
What’s nearby and what kind of stay does The Derwentwater Hotel in Portinscale suit?
The Derwentwater Hotel in Portinscale sits in Cumbria close to outdoor highlights like Derwentwater, Catbells Lakeland Walk and Whinlatter Forest Park, with cultural stops such as Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and the Derwent Pencil Museum nearby. This setting makes the hotel a fit for countryside escapes and boutique-style stays for travellers who want easy access to walks and local attractions.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
- Self parking fee: GBP 6 per night
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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