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The Derwentwater Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Keswick with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double with Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Keswick is home to The Derwentwater Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodore Falls and Scafell Pike. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, England, CA12 5RE

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 17 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Derwentwater Hotel

Hotel near Lodore Falls
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Derwentwater Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Deers Leap Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Derwentwater Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 6 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Deers Leap Restaurant
  • Derwent Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

What time is check-in at The Derwentwater Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Derwentwater Hotel located?

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

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The Derwentwater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 328 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marjory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, great location, good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style hotel but clean and bed comfortable. Nice area to walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the money paid , beautiful location, tired decor. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Good Breakfast Staff friendly and helpful Hotel in need of an upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ALL GOOD...A BIT DATED BUT GOOD VALUE AND GREAT LOCATION. THE ONLY DOWN SIDE WAS THE BED...2 SINGLES WITH ONE HAVING A SLOPE TO IT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isolated and quite The commission Expedia charges
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you stay here, just know that it’s an older space, but it’s also beautiful. They have a great area to gather and games to play. The property has a proper garden area with lots of places to sit. We would absolutely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet location, lovely gardens. Nice room which was properly cleaned. Big conservatory would be great in bad weather. Only negative comment is corridor decoration could do with a refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed my stay, I felt at ease from the get go. Lovely location, beautiful scenery and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

The surrounding gardens lounge nice to sit in. Needs refurbishment and decorating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great for overnight stay with dogs

Great for overnight stay with dog. All staff friendly and helpful. Hotel is dated and rooms could be cleaner however bed was comfortable and bar and dining area clean with great breakfast choice. Large enclosed gardens and 15 minute walk into Keswick from back of the hotel (off road country walk)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just had a great stay at the Derwentwater Hotel and great staff and service. In particular a huge thanks to Ronnie and Amy who went out of their way to take time and assist us getting to a local wedding when all other taxi firms were unavailable due to storms and road closures.. Having excellent staff and friendly check in made the stay enjoyable and we will be returning to the hotel again. Fully recommend this hotel. Thanks all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
During our short stay we found the staff to be very helpful and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old building in a beautiful setting with views of Derwentwater and the mountains. The staff very friendly and efficient. We have stayed here several times and will again in the future.The dog was welcome too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property photos bear no resemblance to actual hotel. The hotel needs a lot of investment. Hotel is shabby, dated and needs a refurb. Extremely basic. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels clean. Good parking and easy walk to Keswick town. Right next door to Derwent Hill. Drinks prices very reasonable. Garden is lovely. Ideal for walkers and dog owners. Wouldn't go there to be pampered....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ideal position for the lakes . Beautiful garden , peaceful setting . Staff friendly . Food good . Needs refurbishing but that was reflected in the price . Would go back again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Big room with good view. Minor niggles with television picture, fluctuating flow in shower, extract not working in bathroom. Good location and gardens. Hotel overall in need of refurbishment. Cooked breakfast ok, other options limited. The instant coffee was a major negative as I like good coffee with my breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In a poor state inside ,rooms not serviced . The staff are very pleasant and the grounds are very nice. In a good position to walk into Keswick. The price you pay to stay ,then they want you to pay for parking per night we don’t think is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Be warned, the beautiful property you see in the photos of the building in grey brick stone is not where you will be staying. We were completely catfished with the interior and exterior photos shown. That is actually the property across the street and the one we stayed in was very dirty and run down. I would not recommend staying here. I'm surprised Expedia allows those photos to be used when it's not the correct building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maisie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We got stuck in the lift was very funn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025