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
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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
18 November 2024
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
11 November 2024
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 November 2024
Gill
Gill, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
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
Martin, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 October 2024
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
Daniel, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Very nice friendly staff decorating needs up dating food very good
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 September 2024
Pui Wah
Pui Wah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
17 September 2024
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 September 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
1 September 2024
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
Hannah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
31 August 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
19 August 2024
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
Louise, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 August 2024
This was a fine place in in the lake district. Some of the staffwere extremely sweet and
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 August 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 family trip
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6/10 Good
15 August 2024
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
Alison, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
12 August 2024
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
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6/10 Good
12 August 2024
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
10 August 2024
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
Verified traveller
4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
6 August 2024
The property was very run down, needs complete overhual, dirty, definitely extremely over priced
John
John, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
6 August 2024
Mia Louise
Mia Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
3 August 2024
Mikael
Mikael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 July 2024
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.