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    The Derwentwater Hotel

    699 Reviews
    #1 of 1 Hotels in Portinscale
    Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5RE, England
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    3.5
    699 reviews
    • Excellent21%
    • Very good40%
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    • Poor11%
    • Terrible8%
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    “self catering apartments” (17 reviews)
    “a lake view room” (9 reviews)
    “the dining room staff” (8 reviews)
    Free Internet
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    3.0 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    2 night break

    We booked a standard lake-view room for a 2-night stay in this 3-star rated hotel. Although an enjoyable visit with a number of positives, we were slightly disappointed in some aspects: Positives - Good breakfast and evening meal although the latter somewhat overpriced. Very friendly...More

    Thank David O
    Response from DerwentwaterGM, Manager at The Derwentwater HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Good Afternoon David O, Thank you for your time reviewing our property. Your feedback is vital to the running of our hotel. We hope to welcome you back in the near future, Kind Regards, Oliver Dunn Trainee Manager

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Ok for a night

    Stayed for 1 night whilst exploring derwentwater. Hotel is perfectly placed for walkers and they allow dogs (bonus). Arrived at the hotel, nice friendly staff on reception, checked in with ease, slight problem when we got to our room, but a quick call to reception...More

    Thank Helen M
    Response from DerwentwaterGM, Manager at The Derwentwater HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Helen M, Thank you very much for your time reviewing our property. I will ensure that all staff are informed of your praise. We hope to welcome you back in the future, Oliver Dunn Trainee Manager

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Worn out and overpriced

    Too expensive for what you get. The food is quite poor and serving it on a slab of slate does nothing to improve it. Room smells of damp and drains. Smoke alarm hanging from ceiling. En suite bathroom old and poor quality. Rusty fittings. No...More

    Thank David S
    Response from DerwentwaterGM, Manager at The Derwentwater HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Good Morning David S, Thank you for your time reviewing our property. Your feedback is vital to the running of our hotel. However I do feel many of your points harsh and inaccurate. I appreciate your comments regarding the room and I will look into...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Needs a good clean, very grubby

    Area was beautiful, hotel grounds were amazing, Staff and service were good,food in hotel was great .. We stayed in an apartment across the road , which has an allocated parking space which was helpful. The smell when you walk in is awful , there...More

    Thank Amigolovelyhair
    Response from DerwentwaterGM, Manager at The Derwentwater HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Good Morning Amigolovelyhair, Thank you for your review of our property. I am disappointed to see that you did not enjoy aspects of your stay. Could I kindly ask for you to email me on, Ollie.dunn@coastandcountryhotels.com to discuss this in further details. I look forward...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Okay for one night

    We are doing a round trip through England and the part of our journey that day took us from York to Lake District. We book Derwentwater Hotel in Keswick because the town was a good starting point for our day trip in the national park....More

    Thank Jsama0201
    Response from DerwentwaterGM, Manager at The Derwentwater HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Good Afternoon Jsama0201, Thank you for your time reviewing our property. I am sorry for the misunderstanding with meal times and menu's, we will look into this. Thank you for all your comments regarding the room, your feedback is vital to the running of our...More

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    • US$122 - US$190 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
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    • Number of rooms
    • 47
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    Jackie M
    21 September 2016|
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    Response from susan w | Reviewed this property |
    There is a lift also special rooms on ground floor for easy acess
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    Angus T
    20 July 2016|
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    Response from boultonp | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there is!
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    Response from ukdavef | Reviewed this property |
    Certainly the ground floor is disabled friendly, but I have my doubts about other floors. It would be easier to call the hotel and ask the questions direct!
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