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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.
Stately building with a symmetrical facade, featuring multiple windows and a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and outdoor seating areas.
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.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
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
$129 nightly
The total price is $155
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Relax in a serene space with two single beds, a dining table, and a TV for entertainment.

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two single beds with matching headboards, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden desk, and comfortable seating area.

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, desk, and TV.

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Twin with Lake View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk area.

Classic Twin with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Double with Lake View

Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Classic Double with Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Food
View
Lake
Lobby
Shower

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly helpful staff, great location, good food
Marjory, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were really friendly and accommodating
Gwyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Old style hotel but clean and bed comfortable. Nice area to walk.
Lynne, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great for the money paid , beautiful location, tired decor. Helpful staff
Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good Breakfast Staff friendly and helpful Hotel in need of an upgrade
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Isolated and quite The commission Expedia charges
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff
Shaun, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

If you stay here, just know that it’s an older space, but it’s also beautiful. They have a great area to gather and games to play. The property has a proper garden area with lots of places to sit. We would absolutely go back.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff, quiet location, lovely gardens. Nice room which was properly cleaned. Big conservatory would be great in bad weather. Only negative comment is corridor decoration could do with a refresh.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

The surrounding gardens lounge nice to sit in. Needs refurbishment and decorating.
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Lovely scenery but tired hotel

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.
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Irene, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

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....
Angela, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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 .
Sharon, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Be warned, the beautiful property you see in the photos of the building in grey brick stone is not where you will be staying. We were completely catfished with the interior and exterior photos shown. That is actually the property across the street and the one we stayed in was very dirty and run down. I would not recommend staying here. I'm surprised Expedia allows those photos to be used when it's not the correct building.
Ashley, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

In a poor state inside ,rooms not serviced . The staff are very pleasant and the grounds are very nice. In a good position to walk into Keswick. The price you pay to stay ,then they want you to pay for parking per night we don’t think is very good.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We got stuck in the lift was very funn
Maisie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Keswick hotel

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 .
Jackie, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Gardens stunning next to the lake, only positive. Booked via Expedia, room looked beautiful and modern on image.. Called reception to check the room we were looking at was the room we would get, told yes definitely. Checked in late Monday evening after a family funeral to find room not what we thought we were getting. Dirty walls, dust everywhere no headboards, no fire evacuation sign on the back of the door, stained duvet cover, chair arms worn away, Dirt in the bath. Windows dirty and on frames. Very loud extractor fan outside the window. Spoke with Reception (1 person) showed no compassion very dismissive. Bar service was goood. Checkout with Lauren was wonderful.
Joanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Lovely Stay 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.
J, 1-night trip