The Derwentwater Hotel

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Superior Double Room, Lake View
Lobby
Electric kettle

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premier Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premier Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
PORTINSCALE, CA12 5RE, Keswick, ENG, CA12 5RE

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 7 min walk
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 17 min walk
  • Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 6 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Hotel by the lake
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Derwentwater Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Deers Leap Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Deers Leap Restaurant
  • Derwent Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is The Derwentwater Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Derwentwater Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Derwentwater Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Womenrock and Derwentwater. Crosthwaite Church and Cumberland Pencil Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Walking Holiday
Superb location for low and high level walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019