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The Derwentwater Hotel

3.0 star property
Keswick hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Stunning historic building with a symmetrical facade and gabled roofs, featuring a central entrance and beautifully manicured grounds.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
Relax in this serene sunroom with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring a leather sofa, armchair, and wooden coffee table.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dishwasher, microwave, and stove.
Stately building with a symmetrical facade, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and outdoor seating areas.
In the heart of Derwentwater, The Derwentwater Hotel offers a warm welcome with a garden and Deers Leap Restaurant. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or connect to in-room WiFi. With helpful staff, luggage storage, and 24-hour front desk services at your fingertips.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is CA $182
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

Room options

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double with Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, England, CA12 5RE

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 18 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 133 min drive
  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Aspatria Station - 24 min drive
  • Workington Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Derwentwater Hotel

When you stay at The Derwentwater Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 6 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Deers Leap Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Derwent Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 6 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel Keswick
The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel Keswick

Frequently asked questions

Does The Derwentwater Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Derwentwater Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Derwentwater Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Derwentwater Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Deers Leap Restaurant.

What's the area around The Derwentwater Hotel like?

The Derwentwater Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Derwentwater and 17 minutes' walk from Cumberland Pencil Museum. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Derwentwater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Bed
View
Food
Lake
Lobby
Shower

Reviews

8/10

Excellent location and price
1-night trip

10/10

Really enjoyed my stay, I felt at ease from the get go. Lovely location, beautiful scenery and would definitely return.
1-night trip

10/10

Great for overnight stay with dog. All staff friendly and helpful. Hotel is dated and rooms could be cleaner however bed was comfortable and bar and dining area clean with great breakfast choice. Large enclosed gardens and 15 minute walk into Keswick from back of the hotel (off road country walk)
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

During our short stay we found the staff to be very helpful and courteous
3-night trip

8/10

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 .
1-night trip

6/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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 .
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

Staff were really friendly and the location was excellent.
1-night trip

8/10

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
2-night trip

6/10

First of all the website didn't indicate how far the hotel was from the Keswick bus station. The hotel was in Portinscale not Keswick. Buses were infrequent. The hotel was clearly old and very short staffed. When we arrived there was no shower curtain and t.v. remote was broken. The reception dealt with that quickly so it wasn't a major problem. Breakfast was fine and dinner was o.k. The hotel just seems to be out dated and needing some upgrades.
1-night trip

10/10

Managed to get access to our room early. Always a good sign. Hotel and rooms looked very tired. Need freshening up. However it was clean and the breakfast was great. Great value
1-night trip

8/10

It was a beautiful hotel with great garden. The dinner and breakfast was very nice and the staff was very pleasant.
1-night trip

8/10

Overall it was a pleasant stay, the staff were really welcoming and friendly. Great location. Unfortunately no dinner service was available on the evening I arrived although I had requested this on my booking I wasn't informed until I arrived at the hotel. I wasn't particularly impressed at having to pay for parking and the berries at breakfast were still frozen! Other than than it was a really lovely stay, very dog friendly.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely warm welcome on Sunday afternoon from the lady on reception. Room clean and tidy, maybe a little dated but didnt spoil our experience
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely spot near Keswick the grounds and garden are beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice friendly staff decorating needs up dating food very good
2-night trip

6/10

Beautiful surroundings Easy walk into Keswick. Excellent Staff Area quiet
2-night trip

10/10

Great staff and service, hotel dated, could definitely do with a kettle in the rooms, the location is awesome
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely friendly and welcoming staff. Value for money.
2-night trip

4/10

A hotel very much past its prime in need of some TLC . See photos - chipped painted wood work , ill fitting door hardware , mould in bathroom on grout , tiles , silicone & shower curtain . Bath panel damaged . Staining on walls , badly patched ceiling & curtains too short so lining hangs below . So disappointing when the photos online look so inviting & the property appears well kept . Absolutely not worth the price . Would NOT recommend .
1-night trip

4/10

Lovely looking Hotel on the outside but once inside it was very tired looking and in need of an overall refurbishment. Facilities very poor. The TV remote didn’t work and the shower was like going back to prehistoric times. Very poor water pressure. For a £100 plus per night it totally fell short of my high expectations when I booked it. Would not return again.
2-night trip

8/10

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
3-night trip