Keswick
Scafell Hotel
About the Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love This Hotel
- The AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant uses local produce and offers a selection of local Cumbrian cheeses
- The hotel holds VisitEngland Gold and Breakfast Awards, and is in a "peaceful location" (The AA) at the foot of the Great Gable and Scafell Massif mountains
- The landscape surrounding the hotel is described as "simply spellbinding" by Lonely Planet
- Derwentwater -- great for lake cruises and walks by the water's edge -- is a 10-minute drive away, and Ambleside Roman Fort is less than 50 minutes' drive away
Overview
Scafell Hotel is set in the tranquil valley of Borrowdale, among precipitous crags and secluded woodland. The hotel is less than 10 minutes' drive from Derwentwater, a popular hiking and fishing destination, and 15 minutes' drive from the market town of Keswick. Keswick Launch Company operates daily boat trips on Derwentwater from Keswick Landing Pier.
The Theatre By the Lake is less than 15 minutes' drive from the hotel and Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be 5000 years old, is 20 minutes' drive away. Lake District Wildlife Park is 30 minutes' drive away.
The AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant offers a fine-dining evening menu, Sunday lunches and hearty Cumbrian breakfasts using locally sourced produce. There is also a Lounge Bar, which has a more casual setting, and The Riverside Bar, which serves a snacks menu.
The 23 bedrooms feature designer en-suite bathrooms and antique furniture.
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Enjoyed This
(191 Member Ratings)
(191 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Brilliant great place to stay with friendly staff. Will come again.
Other Comments
Top marks 10/10
Michael
Oct 08, 2019
Whitby, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We had a lovely family weekend at the hotel celebrating our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. The staff were very attentive, but never intrusive. The whole atmosphere was relaxed and homely, but in a stylish country hotel setting.
Celia
Oct 07, 2019
Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Experience was most enjoyable and would return
Jayne
Oct 06, 2019
Warrington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very helpful staff who go the extra mile for their guesta.
Samantha
Oct 06, 2019
Ilkley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quiet cosy place in superb surroundings. Enjoy coming back every year. The walks and views around Borrowdale and over in Buttermere are outstanding.
Walter
Oct 04, 2019
Ulverston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location was fantastic and parking very easy.
Other Comments
A sarcastic check-in clerk, not being able to switch on bed side lamps without journeying to the main bedroom switches when in darkness was quite perilous. A filthy toilet greeted us on the first visit to the bathroom. The only redeeming feature of this hotel was the excellent food served at both breakfast and dinner.
DAVID C
Oct 04, 2019
Lymm, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great short break. Good hotel. Great food and service from friendly staff. Would certainly stay there again.
Brian
Sep 27, 2019
Rotherham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
comfortable and nice touches in the room eg. tissues, lovely bath towels etc.
Other Comments
interesting dinner menu which we enjoyed.
David Robert
Sep 27, 2019
Whalley Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fine: comfortable and welcoming. Breakfasts excellent, dinner OK.
Lindsay
Sep 25, 2019
Accrington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room 19 was cluttered with furniture so no room for easy movement only one to sit also very dark.
Other Comments
Claw footed bath was too high get in and out of
MR J
Sep 22, 2019
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
