The Derwentwater Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Derwentwater

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Exterior
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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PORTINSCALE, CA12 5RE, Keswick, ENG, CA12 5RE
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Twin Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 1 Double Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Keswick

In regional park.You'll be steps from Womenrock and within a 10-minute walk of Derwentwater. Also, Crosthwaite Church is within half a mile (1 km) and Derwent Pencil Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Womenrock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hope Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Strawberry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skiddaw Hotel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Derwentwater Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Derwentwater
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Derwentwater Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Derwentwater Hotel offers 47 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Keswick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Derwentwater Hotel
Derwentwater Hotel Keswick
Derwentwater Keswick
Hotel Derwentwater
The Derwentwater Hotel Keswick/Portinscale, Cumbria
The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel Keswick
The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel Keswick

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Derwentwater Hotel to the airport?

The Derwentwater Hotel is 47.2 mi (60-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Derwentwater Hotel.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Derwentwater Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.95 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Derwentwater Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Derwentwater Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Derwentwater Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a pool?

The Derwentwater Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Derwentwater Hotel to downtown Keswick?

The Derwentwater Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Portinscale.

The Derwentwater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 171 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

Lovely hotel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved everything .have been here several times and have never been disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad room

Room was in a state of repair the wallpaper was hanging off wall was full of dust i have stopped in cheaper hotels with better rooms not worth 100 a night and the room looked nothing like the website
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Lovely cosy hotel situated perfectly for walking into Keswick. The hotel is situated on the Derwentwater lake. Lovely grounds with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Staff were amazing. Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very tired as well as restaurant staff. We stayed in the self catering cottage which was comfortable enough however could do with more cleaning. Especially Sofas were a bit dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Walking Holiday

Superb location for low and high level walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a lovely hotel staff really friendly excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Está un poco antiguo y la ubicación no es muy buena. Está retirado de Keswick. Hay un pub a unos min. andando que está bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr.Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast was poor buffet style but food was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and short walk to the lake. Complimentary access to underscar spa which had lovely pool, rain showers, jacuzzi, and saunas, restaurant and bar upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Overrated

Overrated. In need of refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok hotel.

Firstly, I would say that the room was not worth the £125 I paid for it. The room is OK. Nothing more. The walls are very thin, so much so that when the surrounding rooms put their TVs on in the morning, you can hear what they're watching. The 'shower' was a dribble of either scalding or lukewarm water- no in between. Rattling bedroom door whenever nearby room doors were left to auto close, horrible slippery acrylic bedroom carpet and a nearby barking dog were some of the other low lights of our stay. On the plus side, the late night receptionist was very friendly and helpful when we arrived later than we had expected to, at 11pm (thanks M6). I have stayed in cheaper, nicer hotels- this one was a disappointment, but I suppose you are paying for both the hotel and the isolated location. I wouldnt stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two bedroom apartment had an excellent view and was very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and veiw overlooking the lake, perfect for a long or just a overnight stay, the garden was a perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the lakes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lennart

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Medelålders par på genomresa

Rummet var visserligen rymligt men det luktade fukt och mögel. Vi bodde på första våningen och hade fönster som var täckta så vi kunde inte se ut. Städningen på bla toaletten var under all kritik. Inget vattentryck alls i duschen. Hotellet hade dock ett bra läge nära sjön, en fin trädgård och vänlig personal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Beautiful location with brilliant view. Excellent value for money through Hotels.com. Great meals in the hotel. Lovely walk down to the lakeside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

steph

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a little overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Disappointing

Very dated room. Poor food presentation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zuzana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs an injection of cash and decent management.

The hotel is tired and needs an injection of both cash and decent management. Whilst the bedroom and en suite are as clean as they can be, they just need someone to try using the facilities themselves to understand what needs improving. Grey Paint does not solve holes in the bath, rubber eggs at breakfast or staff that tell you that filter coffee is "like" espresso! I know what espresso is and that is why we asked if we could purchase one from the bar instead of the lacklustre filter coffee....but alas this was not possible. Neither did we enjoy the shower with no pressure that you couldn't stand under, or listening to staff conversations outside the room at 4am....or for that matter, our view.....of another room. Oh, and don't be fooled by signs with arrows, they nearly all point in the wrong direction....Best avoided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing - a wonderful time made especially memorable by the weather
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely location - poor housekeeping

Some rooms still need a big makeover we could look past that but the bathroom had thick black mould on the shower head that a simple clean would have, and did remove! The room smelt mouldy and musty and the radiator made such a racket the night porter had to turn the heating off. Such a Shane as the grounds were lovely, the conservatory well refurbished and the staff very helpful. Would stay again but only if cleanliness issues were resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quite dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mei Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

The room is pretty big for 2, the decoration is a bit old school, overall is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
廚房客廳很舊,附近完全沒有便利店或超市
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019