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The Derwentwater Hotel - Portinscale

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The Derwentwater Hotel - Portinscale
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Overview

Offering a restaurant and a storage room, the 3-star smoke-free The Derwentwater Hotel Portinscale lies in the very heart of a lake area around a 10-minute ride from the mini - mountain "Cat Bells". Located 2.8 km from the tranquil lake "Derwent Water", this Portinscale hotel features 66 rooms with views of the lake.

Location

The centre of Portinscale can be reached in 5 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as the Derwent Pencil Museum are approximately a 5-minute drive away. The Puzzling Place is only 1.8 km from the Derwentwater Portinscale, while Carlisle Lake District airport is 70 km from it. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Keswick Rugby Club, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. The nearby entertainment attractions of Portinscale include the contemporary Theatre by the Lake, which is 2.2 km away.

Well-connected to many sights, the Derwentwater is just around the corner from Harney Peak bus stop.

Rooms

The rooms have a seating area and a dining area, along with tea/coffee making equipment for your convenience. Providing a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

The Derwentwater Hotel has a lounge bar with a wide range of light drinks. The bar area includes a lounge. The accommodation is merely 150 metres from The Chalet Tearooms and Restaurant restaurant with its British dishes.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-20:00
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 6 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:66
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Superior Apartment
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    20 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
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Superior Apartment
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    20 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Internet

Free internet access

Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Water sports

Services

  • Laundry

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting room

Room view

  • Lake view

Room features

  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Derwentwater Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 31 £
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 69.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Carlisle Lake District, CAX

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Portinscale, Portinscale, United Kingdom, CA12 5RE
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Portinscale, Portinscale, United Kingdom, CA12 5RE
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
Derwent Pencil Museum
1.6 km
Museum
The Puzzling Place
1.8 km
Landmark
Derwent Water
2.8 km
Landmark
Moot Hall
1.9 km
Park
Hope Park
2.0 km
Landmark
Alpacaly Ever After
1.7 km
Landmark
Great Wood
1.4 km
Museum
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
2.1 km
Marina
Derwent Water Marina
630 m
Landmark
Dinosaur And Raptor Experience
1.4 km
Gallery
Treeby & Bolton Gallery & Shop
1.4 km
Landmark
Keswick Mining Museum
1.4 km
Theatre
Theatre by the Lake
2.2 km
Landmark
Thornthwaite Galleries
1.7 km
Church
Crosthwaite Parish Church
830 m
Gallery
Viridian Gallery
1.5 km
Landmark
Walla Crag
2.2 km
Landmark
Lingcove Bridge
710 m
Landmark
Nichol End Marine
740 m
Landmark
Derwent Island and House
2.4 km
Landmark
Our Lady of the Lakes and St Charles
910 m
Store
The Cheese Delicatessen at Fond Ewe
1.4 km
Landmark
Quaker Meeting House
970 m
Park
Fitz Park
2.3 km
Landmark
Keswick Rugby Football Club
1.9 km
Park
Crow Park
2.0 km
Landmark
Ruskin Monument
2.5 km
Camping
Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site
2.4 km
Womenrock
150 m
Keswick Extreme Outdoor Activities
230 m
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Reviews of The Derwentwater Hotel

6.9 /10
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Fine lakeside views and friendly staff enhance the experience, despite some minor cleanliness and dining issues.

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Guests rate the Location 8/10

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Rooms and cleanliness5
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms have amazing lake views; some noted cleanliness issues and outdated decor requiring upgrades.”
Location8
Here's what guests said:
“Located near Derwentwater; within 20 minutes' walk to Keswick's shops and attractions.”
Dining5
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast includes variety; dining room appears worn; some meals like fish and chips require improvement.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Competitive pricing with friendly staff; breakfast reasonably priced; assistance with document printing noted.”
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  • F
    Frank
    United States
    Wrote a review on 11 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    Good services, the private parking was available nearby...

    Date of stay:  September 2023
  • JU
    Jane Uttley
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Jan
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Value6.0
    Dining8.0
    General8.0
    Staff10.0
    Comfort8.0
    Facilities8.0
    Cleanliness8.0
    WiFi4.0
    7.8

    Breakfast was okay

  • G
    Grace
    United Kingdom
    left 16 reviews
    Wrote a review on 09 Jan
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    friendly staff
    great facilities

    Amazing place with great facilities like wi-fi, 24-hour reception, and a cozy bar area. I still remember when the staff helped me print documents during my first stay. I'm excited to come back for Christmas!

    Date of stay:  December 20245 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
  • E
    Eva
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 05 Jan
    Very good
    7.4

    Newly remodelled place, I loved accommodating personnel.

    The room was incredible, with a coffee and main bedrooms plus storage space, slept really well. The food was appetising with plenty of alternatives. There was a lovely garden, marvellous setting in the lake district.

    Date of stay:  January 2023
  • D
    Dudley
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 04 Jan
    Great
    8.6

    When I am in Keswick, I like staying here. The bar is spacious.

    Date of stay:  September 2022
  • T
    Thomas
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 18 Dec
    Perfect
    9.6

    We had a lake view.

    Date of stay:  October 2022
  • J
    John
    United States
    Wrote a review on 11 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    well furnished and reasonably priced and reasonably priced room by a bar. lots of facilities like: a lounge and a carpet. stunning location for visiting bars and restaurants. very quick check in, good prices.

    Date of stay:  July 2023
  • L
    Lily
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 04 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    fine views
    beautiful gardens

    beautiful gardens with fine views of derwentwater nearby

    I loved having such a lovely walk right down to the lake from the beautiful gardens, and my room offered amazing views of both the lake and the gardens. As a solo traveler, I found the spacious garden area perfect for unwinding after a busy day exploring.

    Date of stay:  October 20244 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
  • M
    Mark
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 03 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    fine lake views
    noisy bathroom fan

    The room had fine lake views, but the bathroom fan was excessively noisy.

    Date of stay:  October 20243 nightsSingleStandard Double Room
  • L
    Leo
    United Kingdom
    left 17 reviews
    Wrote a review on 31 Oct
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service7.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    comfortable room
    tired decor

    The room was comfortable, but it needed a thorough clean.

    Date of stay:  September 20241 nightCoupleDouble Room With Lake View
  • A
    Aaron
    United States
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on 28 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    fine lake
    beautiful park

    easy access to parks and fine lakeside walks

    I loved how close I was to Derwent Water, and the charming nearby Hope Park provided a beautiful space to enjoy nature right on my doorstep.

    Date of stay:  September 20242 nightsSingleSuperior Double Room
  • M
    Marcus
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 18 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    The spacious room allowed us to unwind after exploring the beautiful lakes. We particularly loved the buffet breakfast, featuring fresh local produce.

    Date of stay:  July 2024
  • H
    Hudson
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 13 Oct
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    5.0
    lake view
    cleanliness issues
    dated decor

    Fine lakeside views, beautifully maintained gardens, engaging community events

    Housekeeping could greatly improve cleanliness standards!!! The outdated decor is screaming for a makeover, and poor water pressure is just unacceptable!!!

    Date of stay:  October 20243 nightsCoupleSuperior Double Room
  • E
    Eugene
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 11 Oct
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    fine views
    good price value

    The room had fine views of Derwentwater, a nice way to start the day. If you're a light sleeper, bring ear plugs for the noise from the corridor in the morning.

    Date of stay:  August 20242 nightsCoupleDouble Room Lake View
  • O
    Olivia
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 01 Oct
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service7.0
    Dining5.0
    5.0
    helpful staff
    tired decor

    The staff were very polite and helpful .

    The dining room was tatty, with ripped seats and peeling wallpaper.

    Date of stay:  December 20242 nightsCoupleStandard Double Room

FAQ about The Derwentwater Hotel

How far is the city centre from the 3-star The Derwentwater Hotel hotel?
The 3-star The Derwentwater Hotel hotel is located in a lake area.
Which popular attractions are located near the The Derwentwater Hotel hotel?
Hope Park, set 2 km from the The Derwentwater Hotel hotel, as well as Ruskin Monument placed a 10-minute drive away are well worth visiting.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
The hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 3-star The Derwentwater Hotel?
Guests of the 3-star The Derwentwater Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check out from 08:00.
How much is a room at the The Derwentwater Hotel?
In a lake area, 3-star hotels offer an average nightly rate of $135. Rooms at the The Derwentwater Hotel are $9 cheaper than the city average at only $126/night.
What payment methods are accepted in The Derwentwater Hotel?
Payment methods in The Derwentwater Hotel include:
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  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers such room types as One-Bedroom Apartment, Standard Twin Room, and Two-Bedroom Apartment.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star The Derwentwater Hotel hotel?
Every room at the 3-star The Derwentwater Hotel hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
Which facilities are provided in the hotel?
Top locations of the hotel include a gift shop and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.

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