We stayed here for the first time over the bank holiday for a couple of nights. After researching for hours, once I saw this place I knew this was the one. We stayed in room 4 and although it had twin beds instead of a double, it was worth sleeping apart for the view from the window. On arrival the... more

We were made very welcome and nothing seemed too much trouble. The room was comfortable and clean. The food was excellent and the location was just right for us. We could walk from the hotel either into Keswick or out into the lakes and hills on any grade of walk imaginable. Wonderful! more

When we arrived on the Saturday and right through to the Monday we left, the service was excellent - friendly but without a fuss. Nothing was too much trouble for our committed hosts, Bruce and Pauline. Our room was spacious, exceptionally clean and appeared to have been recently redecorated with good quality, stylish furniture and decor. The food for breakfast... more

This small hotel is run by Bruce and Pauline Jackson and is in the tranquil village of Portinscale and is within easy driving/walking distance of Keswick. It is ideal for those wanting to climb or walk the fells and for those seeking a more leasurely walking holiday. Bruce is a first class trained chef and provides excellent and varied meals... more

My third visit to dalegarth and it wont be the last. I think this is the perfect guest house, warm and friendly ?...yes , but you can get that at a lot of places .....good views ? ...yes but you are in the Lakedistrict and are never far away from a good view , so what makes it special ?....... more

We already spent some days at Dalegarth House last year. Because we absolutely enjoyed our stay then, we came back this year, too. And we really liked it again! First there was a friendly welcome by Pauline J. and a hospitable offer of a cup of tea. Our twin-bedded room was comfortable and really quiet. The food is excellent -... more

may 7th 2008 having just returned from dalegarth house portinscale keswick what a great find agem of a hotel a warm welcome superb food a 5star hotel in a delightful place john and pauline staffs more

A very pleasant small hotel, absolutely no complaints about the room, the situation is lovely but the food is outstanding. Beautifully cooked and presented dinner, good ingredients treated as they deserved and a good choice of dishes. Breakfast was similar. The couple who run it are friendly and helpful. Recommended. more

We spent several days at the Dalegarth Country Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria UK, wonderfully located in the Lake District of England. The Hotel is in the northern Lakes, far from the frantic crowds of Windmere and the southern Lakes. The weather was just turning cold after a late warm season and the garden was still magnificent and the lake, the... more