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The Derwentwater Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Dining
Garden
Daily full breakfast for a fee
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, Womenrock
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪5 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

The Derwentwater Hotel places you next to Womenrock and within a 10-minute walk of Derwentwater. This 47-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Womenrock - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Derwentwater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Hope Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 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 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

Guests staying at The Derwentwater Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Self parking is offered for GBP 6 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.

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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

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 elevator

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Derwentwater Hotel?

The Derwentwater Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of The Derwentwater Hotel?

This hotel in Keswick is within a 10-minute walk of Derwentwater and Womenrock. You'll also find Lodore Falls and Derwent Pencil Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Derwentwater Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 6 per night.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Derwentwater Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Derwentwater Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Derwentwater Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a lake view.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Derwentwater Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Deers Leap Restaurant.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Derwentwater Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Does The Derwentwater Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Derwentwater Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Derwentwater Hotel is Carlisle (CAX), which is about 27.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Derwentwater Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Derwentwater Hotel that offer a balcony.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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

Triada

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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
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
Verified

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

Julia

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

Beautiful hotel great space.

Lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds and good size car park. Great for visiting Keswick just a short stroll away. They hotel is huge. Breakfast was good. There is signs of age in the decor but quite adequate for an over night stay. A bit of a re fresh wouldn't go a miss but was a friendly welcoming nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025