The Derwentwater Hotel

3.0 star property
Keswick hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Dining
Premier Double Room with Lake View | Living area
Manor Classic - 2-Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
View from property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin with Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double with Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hope Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lodore Falls - 9 min drive - 8.0 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 visit 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 travellers.

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

  • On-site 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 – On-site restaurant.
Derwent Bar – On-site 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 on-site 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. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

The Derwentwater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Graham, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Gill, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, great staff
Thanks very much to the staff for accommodating my late arrival after midnight. Nice hotel, comfortable bed, good location, great staff.
Martin, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Needs work, a lot of work.
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.
Daniel, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice friendly staff decorating needs up dating food very good
Victoria, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Pui Wah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointing
We booked a superior room and they gave us a classic (downgrade) we were too tired to make a fuss the night we arrived. Complained in the morning to be fair they refunded us the difference. The man on reception was a brilliant lovely man polite and helpful. The lady who was looking after breakfast did an amazing job in difficult circumstances. Some of the breakfast was missing as theyd been locked out of the store cupboard. It wasnt a particularly nice breakfast. The hotel was very run down. Which was a shame as lovely building lovely gardens. The grout in the bathroom was black round the taps were slimy. Carpets werent nice. Walls were plastered in places and not painted. The doors were chipped. Not good. I understand that covid knocked the hotel trade but the hotel was nothing like advertised. Felt sorry for the staff who were great
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stephen, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

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.
Hannah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Location was ideal and grounds were lovely with good views from the garden, however the building was very dated and poorly maintained. The interior was old and in need of decoration. My room was just about adequate but once again needs updating and decorating. The bathroom needs modernising, floor tiles were cracked, tiling around the toilet was cracking. Mattress was poor and not very comfortable. The door furniture needs updating. Generally the room and the parts of the hotel I viewed looked unmaintained. The staff on duty were ok.
Damaged tiles
Old and badly fitted door latches
Needs painting
Dated coloured bath & sink with newer white toilet with cheap plastic seat
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rob, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

When we arrived we were taken to the apartments over the road although we had booked a room within the hotel.We found this apartment to be shabby and well in need of a refurbish.there was a hole in the bathroom door both settee/sofa beds appeared very dirty no tea coffee milk etc although there was a kitchen area and this was an upgrade we were told.When we complained staff were helpful in finding a room within the hotel which was also in need of a refurbishment
Louise, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This was a fine place in in the lake district. Some of the staffwere extremely sweet and
Tracy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great Hotel
It was a beautiful hotel with great garden. The dinner and breakfast was very nice and the staff was very pleasant.
Gurjeevan, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

In need of updating but friendly staff.
Friendly staff and room fairly comfortable. A great location and lovely garden. This hotel is tired and in need of updating. Breakfast was ok. Some issues with the hot water. Could be cleaner.
Alison, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

You cancelled my booking less than 48 hours before arrival because of a water issue. Despite that, I continued to receive emails regarding my stay, asking if I wanted to upgrade my stay, check in experience and now this… I was unable to find alternative accommodation in the Keswick area at such short notice and continuing to receive emails from yourselves (presumably automated and not checked?) were not helpful. I suggest you modify your automated reply system.
3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Philip, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Disappointed with stay
Didn't get the room we booked, looking at a wall as a view until my partner sent bespoke an email then we got the room we booked in the first place plus they were no house keeping for the room unless you asked for it . Room needs updated. Dining room not open, had to order off bar menu. Staff painting in sitting area around us while sitting there.and will not be back at this hotel again
4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The property was very run down, needs complete overhual, dirty, definitely extremely over priced
John, 4-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Mia Louise, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Mikael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We booked an over night stay at this hotel for a great price at short notice. Love the location, a picturesque walk into Keswick takes around 25 Minutes. Our room although didn’t have a view was immaculate. The staff were extremely friendly and professional.
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

S, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Timothy, 3-night trip
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