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Derwentwater Hotel


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5RE, England
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55% Recommend
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3 of 5 stars
disappointed015   1 contribution
united kingdom
Nov 15, 2009

I have been a regular visitor to the Derwentwater Hotel for the past ten years or so, having recommended it to family and friends alike. Sad to say, after my most recent trip, I won't be back. Under the new ownership, standards have dropped to such a level that, despite having paid for a two night dinner, bed and breakfast... more

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2 of 5 stars
Helikaon   5 contributions
New Longton
Nov 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Staying in the area, we decided for one night , to sample the local hotel cuisine and not to walk into Keswick as per normal. Having stayed in Portinscale many times, we have in years gone by ventured in for the odd drink. On entering the hotel at 18.55 (note) we asked the friendly receptionist if we could eat in... more

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4 of 5 stars
WeehetOxford   2 contributions
Oxford
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We spent a very special wedding anniversary weekend here and loved every minute. We were not expecting all-singing, all-dancing up to the minute excitement; it would appear that some reviewers had not done enough research before booking. The room was outstanding - plenty of space for a romantic waltz - with a stunning view over the lake. The staff were... more

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2 of 5 stars
bundles1   5 contributions
cardiff, wales
Oct 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

At the time of booking on the web, as this was to be the first night of our honeymoon, I asked for a room overlooking the lake/garden and asked again by phone 2 weeks before our stay. On arrival, the receptionist was confused and off-hand and we found we had a very tiny room overlooking a flat roof and a... more

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2 of 5 stars
degman   9 contributions
Staffordshire
Oct 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Having tried this hotel again, it remains a shadow of its former self. Those who write more glowing testimonies have obviously not tried decent hotels. This hotel has not attempted to regain its’ former stature. It was once very good, but to regain very good means that it would have to work so hard to do that. When it was... more

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4 of 5 stars
smiler053   1 contribution
central scotland
Sep 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We spent four nights here and had a lovely time. Entrance into reception area is rather old fashioned and a bit dowdy as is some of the decor throughout the hotel, although parts of the hotel are being refurbished. On booking in we were given a lovely room but it was over the kitchen and the noise of the fans... more

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4 of 5 stars
HonestJim1   1 contribution
Rotherham
Aug 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

If l had read the reviews of the Derwent Hotel before my wife had told me she had booked the accomadation l probably would not have gone there. A lot of the reviews were very negative and dismissive of what is a very good three star hotel in superb settings with very good food with very hard working staff. The... more

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2 of 5 stars
MorrisOxford   1 contribution
Cheshire
Aug 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked a short break having stayed here twice before. Based on that experience we didn't come expecting a trendy and edgy boutique hotel but a comfortable and relaxing ambience, well cooked food and convivial company. Sadly the recent change of management seems to have led to a decline in quality. The public rooms have not changed at all since... more

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4 of 5 stars
sparklyemily   1 contribution
Cambridgeshire
Jul 31, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I visited here with my mum dad and brother and got back yesterday! i was actually sad to leave.. the staff were all very nice! especially the waiters.. and if you do visit. Chris Juan and David are very nice, and polite! it is always nice to have a friendly face in the morning and in the evening. The bar... more

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1 of 5 stars
chrisNchris   13 contributions
United Kingdom
Jul 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

In July 2009 I booked for 4 nights and stayed for 3. This is the first time in my life I have ever left holiday accommodation. Let me tell you why...... although you can jump to the photos to save time! The views of Derwent water and the surrounding countryside are simply magnificent from this hotel. However, you could put... more

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Address: Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5RE, England