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
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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Amenities
General
Infant cots / cribs
Casino
Restaurant
Pet-friendly
100% smoke-free
No elevator / lift
Services
Express check-in / checkout
Laundry / dry cleaning
Room service (limited hours)
Safe in reception
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Luxury toiletries
Bathtub or shower
Parking
Complimentary parking
Off-street parking
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom in some rooms
Accessible parking
Accessible path of travel
Accessible restaurant
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in:
Standard Time is 3pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout:
Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests:
Infant's cot/crib available on request, free of charge, for children aged 2 or under. This does not include breakfast. There are no extra beds available for older children or adults.
Pets:
Pets are allowed on request: £6 per pet, per day.
Cancellation:
Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(189 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Scafell Hotel over the past 15 months.
Overall a very good relaxing time. Dinner was nice but could have been a bit hothere. Superb breakfast!
PamelaNov 29, 2019Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Fabulous meal in the restaurant. Bedroom quite cold at times
KeithNov 17, 2019Doncaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Walking break
ChristopherNov 15, 2019Ilkley, United Kingdom
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Staff really pleasant and helpful. Breakfast excellent. Dinner menu a bit quirky. Rooms clean and well presented with everything you could need. Bed not the most comfortable I have slept in. Area beautiful.
JuneNov 15, 2019Kendal, United Kingdom
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As usual very friendly staff, a comfortable stay and good food.
JacquelineNov 14, 2019Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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It's a pleasure to stay at Scafell Hotel where the service is
Always a pleasure staying at Scafell Hotel. The restaurant food, once again, was excellent as was the service. The 2 AA Rosette dining experience made the stay memorable. Nick did a very good job in the restaurant as did the waitresses, all very attentive and professional. Breakfasts were prepared to a high standard and there was a wonderful choice of cooked and continental style food to enjoy.
The Riverside Bar attached to the hotel was equally a setting to enjoy. There was a roaring fire, great drinks choice and the food was excellent coming from from the same kitchen as the 2 AA Rosette menu. This was another memorable experience at this lovely little hotel.
Other Comments
The beauty of staying at Scafell Hotel is the choices, from the food to quiet relaxing lounges to the busy Riverside Bar atmosphere.
MichaelNov 14, 2019Halifax, United Kingdom
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Good
SusanNov 14, 2019Manchester, United Kingdom
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Great food, open fires, beautiful surroundings
Other Comments
Dog friendly
EBNov 13, 2019Bradley, United Kingdom
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Fabulous welcome from the staff it was 4 years since we stayed but they remembered us! Beautiful room and fabulous meals!
CraigNov 12, 2019Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Very pleasant!
BrianNov 07, 2019Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Room not very big but tastefully decorated and nice bathroom. Would have preferred a king size bed to the double which we had on other occasions.
Other Comments
Breakfast was excellent and quality of food very good and well presented. Dinner again food Quality good but much preferred my fish e we it’s potatoes and vegetables to be served on a rice pudding. This seemed to be the theme With dinner. It would be nice to have a traditional option which they didn’t have. The riverside bar served good pub food .
Carol ParmleyNov 07, 2019Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Food was great and staff were helpful. Would have been better to have more flexibility on which night the included dinner was taken (although this was stated in the T&C on booking with Travelzoo, and by the hotel on confirming the date, but traffic delays meant we arrived at the hotel minutes before the kitchen closed - they served us, but we felt it would have been more relaxed for everyone if we could have delayed the restaurant meal to the second night)
ChristopherNov 05, 2019Keighley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff very friendly and helpful. Good walks
Other Comments
Internet is only available in one room in the hotel and no phone signal
CarolineNov 04, 2019Christleton , United Kingdom
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Staff were very pleasant but not always sure. Meals in the style of haute cuisine served by waitresses thank were not silver service trained. Dirty milk jug returned met with surprise rather than apology.
Few people dining.
Three extra/surplus cruet items on the table moved to one side rather than totally removed from table. Told loudly in a lounge what we were "allowed" to have on the menu unless we wished to upgrade.
Marginally better room obtained by paying a further supplement. Room was clean and adequate but furniture was old and battered. Metal work on bedhead etc. was rusty. Residents garden area was unkempt.
MNov 03, 2019Wetherby, United Kingdom
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we found the staff very helpful and friendly.The food fabulous.Wine rather expensive.I
susanOct 28, 2019Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxing, enjoyable, rural and quiet!!
Other Comments
Pet friendly and staff are very knowledge of the area etc. Found this hotel a perfect weekend break
KARENOct 28, 2019Leeds, United Kingdom
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Scafell Hotel was brilliant for the price paid. Food and service in restaurant was absolutely top notch, nothing was too much trouble. Little bar at back of hotel is a real hidden gem
KathrynOct 26, 2019KnaresboroughKnaresborough, United Kingdom
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Had a lovely stay but the evening restaurant meal fell short of standard expected. Breakfast however was excelleny
annwynOct 25, 2019Montgomery, United Kingdom
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Brilliant great place to stay with friendly staff. Will come again.
Other Comments
Top marks 10/10
MichaelOct 08, 2019Whitby, 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.
CeliaOct 07, 2019Barnsley, United Kingdom
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Experience was most enjoyable and would return
JayneOct 06, 2019Warrington, United Kingdom
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Very helpful staff who go the extra mile for their guesta.
SamanthaOct 06, 2019Ilkley, United Kingdom
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Quiet cosy place in superb surroundings. Enjoy coming back every year. The walks and views around Borrowdale and over in Buttermere are outstanding.
WalterOct 04, 2019Ulverston, United Kingdom
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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 COct 04, 2019Lymm, United Kingdom
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Great short break. Good hotel. Great food and service from friendly staff. Would certainly stay there again.
BrianSep 27, 2019Rotherham, 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 RobertSep 27, 2019Whalley Clitheroe, United Kingdom
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Fine: comfortable and welcoming. Breakfasts excellent, dinner OK.
LindsaySep 25, 2019Accrington, United Kingdom
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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 JSep 22, 2019Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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The hotel was spotlessly clean and well maintained. The staff were polite and helpful. The position of the hotel was perfect.
Other Comments
The breakfasts were excellent. However, we found the evening meal main courses were far too fancy with very small portions of meat (lamb one night and duck one night) with pretentious vegetables. Also, the menu remained the same during our four night stay. However the down to earth meals in the Riverside Bar were excellent.
RitaSep 18, 2019Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Damp room
SEARAJAug 24, 2019Coventry, United Kingdom
Other Comments
It was a pity it rained a lot whilst we were there. None the less spectacular and stunning surroundings. It was a very welcome break.
margaretAug 23, 2019OswestryOSWESTRY, United Kingdom
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The location was great and onsite parking was easy. Also the opportunity to try a different food and drink location at the Riverside Bar was good. Absolutely all the staff were brilliant.
SamanthaJun 08, 2019Ilkley, United Kingdom
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Breakfasts were very good with a fantastic choice of foods in the continental buffet and a good selection of hot foods
JackieJun 02, 2019Darlington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Room was very comfortable and the food was well cooked and excellently ,presented
Other Comments
Lots of narrow lanes in the area but not really avoidable
RichardJun 02, 2019Tamworth, United Kingdom
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The staff were very friendly. The grounds were very pretty.
TinaMay 30, 2019Telford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were very efficient but also friendly and sensitive to my 94 year-old companion's needs. All meals (2 breakfasts, 1 restaurant dinner and 1 bar meal) were delicious) and service was unrushed.
Other Comments
Scafell Hotel staff treat Travelzoo visitors as well as their other guests, unlike some other hotels. We felt welcome and very comfortable.
EveMay 30, 2019Leeds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Being able to take my dog with me
philippaMay 30, 2019Dronfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Rather slow in restaurant at dinner. Can be busy in Riverside Bar.
IanMay 30, 2019Carlisle, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Restful atmosphere
Other Comments
Our bedroom was very dark, not helped by dark decor. The room needed decorating and updating.
JuliaMay 30, 2019IlkleyIlkley, United Kingdom
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The food was excellent both in the restaurant and Riverside bar. All members of staff were very friendly and helpful. Also set in a stunning location.
Other Comments
Would definitely recommend and we will be returning in the future.
JaninaMay 29, 2019Doncaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were brilliant.
JimMay 27, 2019Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food
DavidMay 25, 2019South Shields, United Kingdom
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The location is fabulous, staff professional and friendly and food was very good.
Other Comments
I felt the hotel rather shabby in a few places and could do with some maintenance.
ElizabethMay 23, 2019Keighley, United Kingdom
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The dining room experience was exceptional. The hotel obviously has a first-class chef!
Other Comments
Regrettably our room (19) while clean and presentable, had a dark and rather depressing decor. It really needs a complete review. While the bathroom was modern and again very clean and well-presented, it gave some safety concerns with the bath and shower set up, particularly from the viewpoint of anyone with disabilities.
LawrenceMay 23, 2019Elland, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food Peaceful location
ClaireMay 22, 2019High Peak, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely views
Other Comments
Food to upmarket for the type of hotel. Went from walkers bar to restaurant with expensive and weird food. Faux leather restaurant chairs were scruffy with the leather all coming off. Total hotel needs refurbishment. Evening meal service was not best as kept forgetting vegetables so arrived half way through meal
AnneMay 21, 2019Bolton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were exceptional, helpful and friendly
Other Comments
Food in the restaurant was disappointing, I anticipated eating in the restaurant both nights (given first night was included), however it was not to the standard we expected and so ate in the pub next door (part of Scafell Hotel) and have to say the food was far better in taste and value.
DavidMay 19, 2019Consett, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The beer and lager, also excellent breakfasts
Other Comments
Lovely breakfasts. Dinner not as good. Enjoyed ambience in Riverside Bar much better. Lovely old hotel, but a little redecoration would help. TV in room - the volume control on the remote did not work, and it was set too loud. Caused us not to watch TV as we felt we may disturb other residents. WiFI was poor, and only reliable in the reception area. This is a necessity for most people now.
JaniceMay 18, 2019Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very high standard of service and details
BarryMay 16, 2019Lancaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Dinner on the first night and relaxing in the lounge
Other Comments
Exceptionally friendly and well run. Great food and drink. Smart well kept rooms, both the public rooms and the bedroom. A really great stay despite 2 days of rain !