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The Derwentwater Hotel

Property class: 3

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A large, historic stone building with multiple gabled roofs and a well-maintained lawn in the foreground.
A conservatory with a glass ceiling, leather sofas, and a dining table with books and cups.
A large stone building with multiple windows and a lawn with a picnic table.
A calm lake with boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A conservatory with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, England, CA12 5RE
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Crosthwaite Church
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double with Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double with Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin with Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, purple chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Keswick

The Derwentwater Hotel places you steps from Womenrock and within a 10-minute stroll of Derwentwater. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Derwent Bar is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Keswick hotel, attractions include Lodore Falls and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crosthwaite Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Puzzling Place - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hope Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Derwentwater Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Derwentwater Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Keswick hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Derwentwater Hotel offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 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

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel Keswick
The Derwentwater Hotel Hotel Keswick

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Derwentwater Hotel?

The Derwentwater Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Yep, The Derwentwater Hotel has a self car park for GBP 6 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Derwentwater Hotel?

No, The Derwentwater Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Derwentwater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 342 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice lakeside location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a delightful stay at this property and would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and the location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice hotel & very dog friendly Will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is perfect, the staff are very friendly, the breakfast was great and the room was basic but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. Beautiful location and friendly staff. Room was ok but no channels on the TV which is what you need when you've had a day out. Breakfast lovely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable stay

Clean comfy room, nice breakfast, enjoyable stay, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly - this is a reasonably priced alternative to MANY over-priced hotels in the area and we were very pleased to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place quite and useful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Hotel

It was a beautiful hotel with great garden. The dinner and breakfast was very nice and the staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the lake and an easy walk into Keswick. Staff and food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel. Great walks all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great break and location

Great location, very friendly staff and dog friendly. The hotel was clean & adequate for a walking weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one Of the nicest budget hotels I’ve stayed in and will be returning for a 3rd visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated but great stay, great staff

Great staff and service, hotel dated, could definitely do with a kettle in the rooms, the location is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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