The Derwentwater Hotel
- Set in a fantastic location just two miles from the town of Keswick
- Comfortable lounge and bar areas plus a conservatory with lake views
- A dog friendly hotel - dogs are permitted in guest rooms and have full range of our grounds
- Set in 18 acres of picturesque grounds offering outstanding views of the fells and Lake Derwentwater
- Plenty of luxurious en suite rooms offering stylish decor with upgrade rooms available offering fantastic lake views
- Excellent food and award winning service from our long serving friendly staff
The Derwentwater Hotel manager is:David
A warm welcome to The Derwentwater Hotel...
We appeal to guests looking for a relaxing break, away from it all, or wishing to enjoy sightseeing around the Lakes. From the hotel’s conservatory you can stroll down the path to the lake, taking in the fresh air and beautiful scenery. Rooms with fantastic views across the lake are available for guests wishing to wake up and start the day with a smile on their face. If you’re an animal lover, there is plenty to see in the extensive grounds of the hotel from the resident ducks and moorhens to endangered red squirrels. For those lucky enough, there are also sightings of deer on the path to the lake.
Why not pamper yourself at Oxley’s, our partner health spa, with state of the art facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, spa and sauna. Oxley’s is totally free for guests staying in the hotel. Children under 16 are not permitted to use Oxley’s Health Spa.
Our Derwent Bar is always popular, with its open fire in the lounge in winter, it’s a great way to end the day.
You can also bring your dog to The Derwentwater Hotel (a small supplement does apply).
David
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Room Types
Rooms at the Derwentwater Hotel are comfortable, relaxing and well appointed. You’ll find them the perfect place to unwind after a day’s hiking or sightseeing.
The Derwentwater Hotel Superior Room
Our Superior rooms typically have luxurious beds, 26 inch flat screen digital television, and a spacious en suite bathroom with shower over bath. These Superior rooms also have a hair dryer, shaving point and facilities to make a hot drink.
- Flat screen Television.
- En-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC.
- Large Rooms.
- Hair dryer, shaving point and telephone.
- Tea and coffee making facilities.
The Derwentwater Hotel Standard Room
Our standard rooms are contain everything you come to expect from a modern hotel. All our rooms have en-suite facilities as well as a television, hair dryer, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.
- En-suite and WC.
- Television.
- Hairdryer.
- Tea and coffee making facilities.
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- Garden
- History
- Theatre
- Golf
Facilities
We have a partnership with Oxley's Spa – just a five minute drive away from the hotel. With superb facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, whirl jet spa, Sauna, drench power showers, fully equipped gym and an array of beauty treatments available.
- 24 hour reception with Night porter
- Check in time 3pm, check out time 11am
- Indoor Activities
- Outdoor Activities
- Internet Access
- Dog Friendly
- Oxley's Health Spa - Please Note: Open to Over 16's Only
- Patio Area
- The hotel has a car park
Entertainment
Here at the Derwentwater Hotel we offer relaxed entertainment on some evenings.
Entertainment Programme
On Thursday Evenings
Guitar Vocalist
Norman Johns
Entertains
The entertainment programme advertised is subject to change for reasons beyond our control without prior notice.
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Dining
Our restaurant, the Deer’s Leap, has a lovely setting looking across towards the lake adjacent to the conservatory. It has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in which you can enjoy your evening and meal. Our staff plan to give you an excellent meal whether a quick snack or full course meal – snacks are great in the warm and welcoming conservatory. Our menu changes nightly with a focus both on traditional favourites and daily specials at the Derwentwater Hotel.
Sample Table D'hôte Menu |
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Starters |
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| Gem Salad Baby leaves dressed with a creamy blue cheese dressing and sautéed bacon Vegetable Soup (v) A delicious chunky soup with lashings of seasonal vegetables Whitebait Fillets Deep fried breaded whitebait fillets served with a wedge of lemon and a fresh tartare dip |
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Main Course |
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| Chicken, Leeks and Bacon Pan-fried breast of chicken on a bed of creamed leeks with bacon and served with herb crushed new potatoes Cumberland Sausage and Mashed Potato Great British hearty Cumberland sausages served on a bed of wholegrain mustard mashand onion gravy Mushroom Risotto (v) Creamy arborio rice infused gently with sautéed mushrooms |
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Dessert |
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| Pear and Ginger Sponge Moist Ginger sponge and slices of pear served with hot custard Fruit Cheesecake A creamy fruit cheesecake on a crunchy biscuit base served with pouring cream A selection of Ice Cream Served with a crispy wafer Freshly brewed Douwe Egberts Coffee and Mints |
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| Why not upgrade? To improve your dining experience and give you more choice we have introduced a new a la carte menu to supplement our Table D'hôte offering. Guests staying on any of our half board package breaks are now able to upgrade to our new a la carte menu for a reduced rate. Bon appetit. |
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Location
Surely one of the most photographed lakes in the UK
By Car
Leave the M6 Motorway at junction 40, Penrith. Pick up the A66 and follow signs for Keswick and Cockermouth. After approximately 15 miles you will come upon direction signs for Keswick (disregard all three turnings) and continue on the A66 for Cockermouth. After approximately 150 yards after the last direction sign to Keswick, a left turning is signposted for Portinscale and Grange. Take this turnoff over a small stone bridge and past the Farmer Arms on the left. Carry on through the village until the road bears sharply right. Turn left on the bend in following the brown direction signs for the Derwentwater hotel and Derwent Manor and we are a further 50 yards on the right
We have parking for about 30 cars
Our postcode for Sat Nav users is CA12 5RE
By Train
Aspatria is local station to the hotel. A taxi to the hotel from the station should be around £30.
By Air
Black Pool is the nearest airport, 57 miles away but Manchester is better if you are going to hire a car. The airport is 95 miles away and car hire is available through all the big national companies.
The Derwentwater Hotel
The Derwentwater Hotel
Portinscale
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5RE
Res: 01768 772538
Tel: 01768 772538
How to get there
The Derwentwater Hotel is in the heart of the Lake District, 20 miles from junction 40 on the M6. You’ll find us in the quiet village of Portinscale, two miles from Keswick.
Car Parking
The Derwentwater Hotel has a car park which can accommodate up to 30 cars.
Local Attractions
Lake Derwent, at three miles long, one mile wide and 72 feet deep, is fed by the River Derwent catchment area in the high fells at the head of Borrowdale, and has a long historical and literary background. There are four islands, all owned by the National Trust, as is much of the shoreline. The most popular way to enjoy the beauty of the lake, other than by walking the paths around its shores, is to board one of the motor launches which operate round the lake.
- The Lakes
- Wordsworth House
- Keswick Motor Museum
- Rheged Centre
- Moot Hall
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Honister Slate Mine
- The Bowder Stone
Local Insight
The things everyone takes away from a break with us are the relaxing atmosphere, the scenery and the peace. If you want to chill out, come and visit us, we have the remedy. Walk down our path through the wetlands to the lake, it will take you 5 minutes, then sit on a bench and take in the view!
If you can drag yourself away from the hotel, Keswick is a short walk away or why not take a boat across the lake. Bird watchers can view one of this country’s most beautiful birds, the osprey, 10 minutes from the hotel, close to Whinlatter Forest Park.
Susan, Receptionist
- Derwent Island House
This intriguing house, set on an island in Derwentwater, is surrounded by mature wooded gardens and well hidden from the mainland. It reflects a variety of classical styles and has stunning views across the lake to the Lakeland fells.
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- Wordsworth House and Gardens
Step back to the 1770s and experience life as William and his sister Dorothy might have done. Meet and talk to the household staff as you explore this award-winning property. Many of the rooms are there for you to enjoy as if you were a guest of the Wordsworth family – there are even toys for the children to play with and books to read. The maid will show you the Georgian kitchen and you can enjoy tastings of recipes popular at the time (18th-century Cumberland food is cooked in the kitchen daily). You may meet the clerk in the office used by William's father and test your writing skill with quill pen and ink; you may also hear music from the harpsichord drifting through the house. William loved his home, and refers to the views and the River Derwent in his poem The Prelude. The peaceful walled garden contains flowers, fruit, herbs and vegetables of the period – all of which are used in the house. The Discovery Room has interactive touch screens and fascinating research material. For a preview go to www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk then come and visit us in person.
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- Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
This tranquil garden, sheltered by ancient oaks and soft terracotta brick walls, is a haven for wildlife. The herb garden is nationally renowned – with 250 medicinal and culinary herbs – and the orchards are packed with traditional fruit varieties. Wander along the Crowdundle Beck to the partially restored watermill, then enjoy the magnificent backdrop of the rose-pink sandstone house (which, although not open to the public, adds to the wonderful setting). Taste local produce at the tea-room or stay a while longer in a holiday cottage.
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- Beatrix Potter Gallery
Enjoy a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original artworks in this charming 17th-century building (previously the office of her husband, William Heelis). Many of these pictures are not displayed anywhere else. Learn more about Beatrix as a farmer and early supporter of the National Trust. Children's trail based on the display.
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- Muncaster Castle Garden
The gardens, dating back to the 18th Century, are now home to one of Europe’s largest collections of rhododendrons. Alongside all the beauty, the team are working in partnership with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Edinburgh amongst others, working hard to conserve endangered plants and trees.
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- Hutton in the Forest
Hutton is surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds. It is known that there were elaborate gardens around the house from the late 17th century. They have evolved since that time but the basic elements can still be seen and are a wonderful background to the plants and flowers.
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The Derwentwater Hotel
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Hewson
Wolviston
11 April 2013
2 Day Walking Break
Room 258: Tired! Needs attention. Reported that telephone did not work but it was not fixed. Breakfast and Evening meals were very good but please explain why Oasis music is played during dinner!!!?? It is not dinner music!! You need relaxing background music that does not interfere with conversation and relaxation. I asked for the music to be changed and turned down but nothing happened. Same for the lounge after dinner. Is a loud guitar vocalist really necessary?? Other than that hotel was ok.
Richards
Seaham
24 February 2013
Weekend Break
The hotel staff are lovely but the manager only spoke to us when out of uniform. The room we had was tired and cobwebs everywhere also the skirting boards where very dirty. The bathroom could do with updating. Bed creaked all night. We had to pay extra because there was only the room with view of lake but we could only see roof tops and a little bit of the lake. Surrounding areas are beautiful and it was lovely and peaceful. Keswick town was just a short walk and that was great. might go back!!!!
Gina Kempa
20 March 2012
Brilliant Short Break!
Brilliant short break. Hotel very peaceful. Lovely view of the lake from our bedroom window. Staff very helpful, especially the restaurant staff. Food really good, with plenty of choice. Can’t wait to go back!
Dave Harper
Tamworth
3 January 2012
Excellent
Food, staff, hotel are all brilliant. Fantastic entertainment and a lovely place to stay. Would highly recommend.
Ronald Webber
Gateshead
19 December 2011
Going back soon
We had a fabulous time lovely views we have always come to Keswick ,this is the best hotel and the best price the food was lovely give it a go lovely staff as well.
Garry Plant
Newcastle
31 October 2011
Spot On
My first time in the lakes and can only say top marks to all the staff from the manager to Susan on reception and mark who couldn’t do enough to assist help you great people!!! Were defiantly going back next year for a longer break 100% and its great we could take the dog to this hotel!! Views are top notch can’t fault anything about this hotel location etc keep up the good work you lot see you next year!
J Griffiths
Sheffield
12 July 2011
Most enjoyable Stay
We have just stayed at the Derwentwater Hotel , I can only say it was excellent from start to finish ,the room we were allocated was the Ruskin Suite which was really comfortable, the food and friendliness of all staff was first class, the bar/conservatory is a very comfortable and relaxing area to unwind after a day’s walking and eating a fine meal and bottle of wine. The only down point we found was the small TV in the bedroom (minor point). We shall defiantly stay again.
Toni
York
18 March 2011
Peaceful stay at the Derwentwater Hotel
We had a lovely stay at the Derwentwater Hotel, very peaceful, set in lovely surroundings with some nice walks to do during the day, but disappointing as there was not a lot to do in the evening we would have loved to walk in to Keswick on an evening but the path was unlit so this was not possible. We had a very restful time the staff were very friendly and the food was lovely.
Judy Payton
Rugeley, Staffordshire
7 March 2011
Wonderful Holiday
What a beautiful Hotel with wonderful surroundings. The staff were excellent especially in the lovely dining room. All the food was superb. We could not believe the quality for what we had paid for the holiday. It was so restful when we sat in the lounge and also the entertainment was delightful. We are certainly going to come back for another holiday at The Derwentwater Hotel.
Mrs E West
Worsley
24 January 2011
Winter Break
Just returned from a very enjoyable 4 night mid week stay at The Derwentwater Hotel. The special offer rate made it incredible value for money. The after dinner free drinks were very much appreciated. Everything about the hotel was of an excellent standard, with well trained staff eager to please. Our nice warm room had a lovely lake view with comfy bed and plenty of hot water. With the grounds to walk in and the conservatory to sit in there is really no need to go anywhere else. Sunshine too!
Martin O'Brien
Halifax
4 December 2010
Great!
Great hotel, great setting, great food and great staff. What more can I say?
Valerie M Johnson
Parkgate, Neston, Cheshire
15 November 2010
Derwentwater Hotel, Keswick
The All Inclusive deal is excellent value for money. The hotel is in a lovely location and just a short walk along a pleasant footpath to Keswick town centre. All the staff were polite and very efficient and clearly well trained. The food was good and the ‘live’ entertainment on a couple of nights was excellent. The room was adequate and very clean and certainly for the money was good value. The conservatory is huge and very pleasant to sit in during both the day and the evening.
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