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The Derwentwater Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Dining
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Garden
View from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, England, CA12 5RE
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double with Lake View

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

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Keswick

In Keswick .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Womenrock and within a 10-minute walk of Derwentwater. Also, Crosthwaite Church is within half a mile (1 km) and Derwent Pencil Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Hope Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Theatre By The Lake - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wild Strawberry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Derwentwater Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Derwentwater Hotel to the airport?

The Derwentwater Hotel is 47.1 mi (58-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Derwentwater Hotel.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Derwentwater Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Derwentwater Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Derwentwater Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a pool?

The Derwentwater Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Derwentwater Hotel to downtown Keswick?

The Derwentwater Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Portinscale.

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

8/10 Good

Yann

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Kate

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Greta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room 108. Bit tired. Squeakiest floorboards I’ve ever heard. Bathroom fittings broken. But staff are lovely and friendly. Your night shift even got rid of a massive spider for us on arrival. That’s service for you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

K

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had read a review in July 2025 that said this hotel was sold to a new owner and was going to be renovated. But when we arrived Oct 2025, the front desk clerk said they had just purchased the hotel a month ago and were planning on renovating. This place needs more than just paint. New flooring, paint, and rooms desperately need to be updated properly. Our room had an “updated” bathroom but it seeemd to be only half finished and poorly at that. Also a spider and dead mosquito were found on the sil. So poorly cleaned. No water pressure in the shower. The price was low - but not reflective of the disrepair. The front desk staff were friendly and apologetic and importantly, receptive to feedback.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Trudy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quite a run down hotel. Pet friendly. location to Keswick was walkable. ( take a torch for walking back). The bar area is huge but sparse. No homely feel to it. Gardens are lovely with a walk to the lake. We didn’t try the food but the bar was reasonably priced. Rooms very dated but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

4/10 Poor

alan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom leaked and flooded the bathroom, fan didn’t work. Room smelt damp, mattress old
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

K E

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

Very pleasant and good value

Excellent location and very peaceful. All the staff were very professional and pleasant. The room was spacious with a good sized ensuite bathroom. Having read previous reviews about the hotel we were not surprised or disappointed by the rather dated decor and bathroom. And given the good value of our stay compared to other similar venues, this was clearly factored in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya L

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Harry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The room smelt damp, terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Information

Not enough information given about hotel on check in or in the room nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Josh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good

Great hotel and a lovely outdoor area and bar. Check in was very slow with a queue of people in the waiting room. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No AC which is a shame. Wi-Fi was good. Beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with nice gardens. Entrance via the conservatory gives a nice first impression. Lift was broken and the room was tired with an old water stain on the ceiling from a previous leak in the roof. Bathroom was outdated and in need of a refresh. Beds were comfortable and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025