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.
The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, England, CA12 5RE
What's nearby
Derwentwater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cumberland Pencil Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Lodore Falls - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Catbells Lakeland Walk - 18 min drive - 12.9 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
Hotel size
47 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 6 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
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 10.95 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 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 15 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?
The Derwentwater Hotel has 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
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2025
Nice hotel & very dog friendly
Will go back again.
Nigel
Nigel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
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
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
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
Jackie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
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
J, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2025
Business trip
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
Mr Edward
Mr Edward, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Clean and comfortable
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.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Great value overnight stay
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
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 15, 2025
Never again
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.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
Lovely warm welcome on Sunday afternoon from the lady on reception. Room clean and tidy, maybe a little dated but didnt spoil our experience
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
Lovely spot near Keswick the grounds and garden are beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Very nice friendly staff decorating needs up dating food very good
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2024
Great Hotel
It was a beautiful hotel with great garden.
The dinner and breakfast was very nice and the staff was very pleasant.
Gurjeevan
Gurjeevan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2024
Staff were really friendly and the location was excellent.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2024
Lovely friendly and welcoming staff. Value for money.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2024
Beautiful surroundings Easy walk into Keswick.
Excellent Staff
Area quiet
lynda
lynda, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 7, 2025
Night stay on the outskirts of Keswick.
We stayed for a night on the 6th of February 25. A nice welcome but I’d say that the hotel needs a little ‘love’ but it is currently getting upgraded so that may come. Our room was warm and the bed comfortable. Used the shower which also was good. Breakfast is self service and the food was warm and well presented. I would use the hotel again if I wanted a cheap place to stay. It is around a mile from Keswick and if you walk go the long way round because the quicker way is full of large puddles and can be a bit hazardous and you might need wellies !!
One more thing is that book your taxi from the hotel because there are very few if any taxis in Keswick.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Dated but great stay, great staff
Great staff and service, hotel dated, could definitely do with a kettle in the rooms, the location is awesome
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 12, 2025
Extremely poor, photos are highly out of date. Broken window & bed, left early. Zero response from the hotel on our concerns.
Morag
Morag, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2024
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.
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2023
The location is perfect, the staff are very friendly, the breakfast was great and the room was basic but clean.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
This was a fine place in in the lake district. Some of the staffwere extremely sweet and
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2024
This was one
Of the nicest budget hotels I’ve stayed in and will be returning for a 3rd visit
Master John Cody
Master John Cody, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2024
Very lovely hotel. Great walks all around
Tin Wai
Tin Wai, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
Shame they don't do evening meals or sandwiches on an evening