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The Derwentwater Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Garden
A conservatory with a glass ceiling, leather sofas, and a dining table with books and cups.
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Premier Double Room with Lake View | Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .In proximity to this 3-property class Keswick hotel you'll find Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Womenrock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crosthwaite Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Strawberry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skiddaw Hotel - ‬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

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice lakeside location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a delightful stay at this property and would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Triada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Nice hotel & very dog friendly Will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Hannah

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

8/10 Good

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness
The Potter suite that I was staying in had the most beautiful view on the lake and the mountains. My comfortable room was being cleaned every day. I can also recommend the bathtub in which I took very relaxing baths. The staff is friendly and accommodated to all of our needs and were overall just very helpful. Taking morning walks to the lake is also something that I enjoyed doing a lot. The hotel truly has a magical garden. I will definitely come back to the Derwentwater Hotel when I visit the Lake District again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Rachel

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the lake and an easy walk into Keswick. Staff and food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Gurjeevan

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tin Wai

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

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
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tanya L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average stay at the Derwentwater hotel, the staff & location are excellent however we did feel the hotel looked tired. Also we found the bed very hard. Overall we’ve had a lovely time in the Lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025