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Scafell Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Keswick with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Scafell Hotel, nestled in natural beauty, offers a quiet escape with a restaurant serving regional dishes and a welcoming bar. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning, bike rentals for countryside exploration, and helpful staff for tour assistance and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Rosthwaite, Keswick, England, CA12 5XB

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 32 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 127 min drive

About this property

Scafell Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Scafell Hotel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Scafell Hotel include amenities, such as safes, free bottled water and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 23 September 2024 to 30 September 2025 (dates subject to change).

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Scafell Hotel
Scafell Hotel Keswick
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Scafell Hotel Hotel
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Scafell Hotel Hotel Keswick

Frequently asked questions

Is Scafell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Scafell Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scafell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Scafell Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Scafell Hotel located?

Situated in Keswick, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watendlath Tarn and Bowder Stone. Honister Slate Mine and Lodore Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Scafell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the property and the grounds…. Our room was comfortable and practical, although it looked a bit tired in places I think it just added to the character of the place… We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent experience at the Scafell Hotel with such a friendly atmosphere. The staff were lovely and the food was amazing. When we had our Christmas lunch it was a lovely touch that the owner came around the room to welcome all of his guests. The open fires in the bar and lounge made it such a cosy and welcoming place to stay. I would definitely recommend the Scafell and look forward to returning one day.

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Hotel. Great Location.

Nice Hotel in a great location. Room was very clean and well presented. Its not a gleaming modern Hotel but that would feel out of place. The decor is very traditional and I loved the old photo's dotted around the place. Excellent breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only negative would be that the outside paintwork could do with a refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough. The property on the outside could do with a bit of spruce up as it was looking a little tried. If you are looking for a low key stay with a quiet ambience this is for you. I will be coming back as both me and the wife enjoyed the whole experience and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dewi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely unhappy

Always make a booking based on your recommendations. This was categorized as fabulous, quite angry when we left early as it was a horrendous stay. Booked for two nights left after one even though we had to pay for the full two nights. The review said free public Wi-Fi but was informed not available in the room. When we explained that we needed Wi-Fi we were told that we could have another room with Wi-Fi but it would cost us another £200! We were told that there was Wi-Fi down in the ground floor, but we had to walk around to find somewhere for a decent signal. I didn’t sleep all night as the pillows felt like bouncy spounges and it was hot under the douvay and cold in the room. It took 20 minutes drive to the nearest civilization. Would not have booked this hotel if the description by yourselves were more accurate. Hated the hotel but very disappointed with hotels.com
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelent Stay

Excellent three night stay very comfortable excellent food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aryazaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for hiking and nature soaking. Great staff. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Great Hotel .. would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, great shower nice sitting rooms. The staff who were there were excellent but like most British hotels they were sadly understaffed in the restaurant and cafes leading to very limited items on the menu which were temporarily the same in the main restaurant and the bar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

A

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

This was a disappointing stay. On arrival we were told that hotels.com had made a mistake with the booking and we had been given a twin room not a double. No apology or offer to even push the twin beds together. After a long day hiking in the Lakes we were ready for some food. The hotel advertises restaurant and bar. The restaurant was fully booked already. The bar ran a first come first served system in two sittings 6pm and 8pm. It was 7pm, we were told by reception to speak to bar staff, bar staff seemed very pessimistic about our chances of getting food at 8pm. Basically we had to take our chances in the free for all. Not the relaxing night we had hoped for. Ended up driving back to Keswick for food. The twin room was not clean, see photo of headboard. Positives... lovely location and breakfast was very nice. I would not stay here again and it certainly is not worth the price tag.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel in Rosthwaite

The hotel has nice, well appointed rooms. The bathrooms are especially good. The hotel has a main restaurant which is quite posh, but there's a walkers bar around the corner (part of the hotel) which is much better if you've been out walking all day. The only downside is they don't serve food till 6pm. Breakfast is good with a decent cold selection and a hearty cooked option too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel would definitely stay again

Comfy beds, modern bathroom with shower gel and shampoo. Tea and coffee in the room with biscuits and bottled tap water. Great staff and parking was good. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 days at the hotel, one meal in the restaurant, one in the bar. Comfortable room, good fast service in the bar despite very busy on a Monday evening. Some chairs in the room looked rather shabby, some black specs came out of the whirlpool bath. Walking from the door is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

David, Royton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not really a dog friendly hotel

Hotel staff were really good. Even though the hotel claims to be dog friendly, you cannot take your dog into the breakfast dining area and are asked to leave your dog in your car whilst you eat. Fortunately, a member of staff on hotel reception offered to look after our dog so we could have a breakfast. No mobile signal at all in the area and can only get wifi in hotel reception.

10/10 Excellent

Colette, Melton Mowbray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bank holiday treat.

Had a great stay at the Scafell Hotel. All the staff were attentive, friendly and professional. The hotel has a great feel to it. It's an eclectic mix of the new and old. The room was a good size, you know how much kit you have when you're walking and the bathroom was fab, hot water, hot towels, great shower and bath if you needed to soak. We loved the hotel, the Riverside bar, where the food was very good and reasonably priced. The location is amazing. We have stayed at several locations throughout the Lakes and would happily return to this one. There really is something about it!

8/10 Good

Grandma Lynn, Carlisle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Christmas in the Lakes

We have just spent a lovely Christmas in the Lakes. Our experiance was one of total relaxation, with good food and company.

4/10 Poor

Shayma, London

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced hotel in good location

Borrowdale is a great location, and the hotel could be good value, if only the rooms had been redecorated in the past 10 years and/or it didn't cost £130 a night. Very old fashioned. Lounge areas were OK. Food in the bar was mixed; 2 of 4 meals good. Staff friendly enough.

8/10 Good

Monika, Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Scafell hotel service excellent

All the staff were excellent ! !!! Food was good Location great Only negatives Room smelled musty & the shower wasn't powerful but the service, food & location made up for it.

8/10 Good

Mary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, comfortable hotel in a beautiful spot

Our room was comfortable, spotlessly clean, and had all the amenities we wanted (except for WiFi, which my son was a bit disappointed about). WiFi is only available in a designated public room on the ground floor. When we asked to book for the restaurant, we were advised to eat in the bar (which I hadn't known about), as it was more child-friendly; this was great advice. Overall, the food was good and the service excellent. We had a good night's sleep in a room overlooking the river.

10/10 Excellent

Anna, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location for a weekend walking getaway

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Scafell Hotel as part of a quick weekend walking getaway. We arrived late at night and were warmly greeted at the reception. Our room was spacious, clean and had a very comfortable king-size bed. The decor was a tasteful combination of old with new features. The bathroom was newly decorated, with double washbasins and an impressive whirlpool bath. Wifi is only available downstairs but there are a number of sitting rooms to lounge in in the evenings. The breakfast menu was generous and tasty with a lot of different cooked options. We didn't bring a car with us but the hotel is situated right in the middle of the Borrowdale valley within easy walking distance of Glaramara, Great Gable, High Spy and Derwentwater and right next to a bus stop with buses to Keswick and Honister Pass. We ate in the evenings at the hotel bar at the back of the hotel, which serves a hearty menu and good beer. Lovely stay - would definitely recommend it!

8/10 Good

Alan, Woodford Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet, welcoming and dog friendly.

Exactly what we were looking for. A quiet hotel, (gay)friendly staff and a pub that had a selection of great ales and food within spitting distance. What an additional joy finding out that it was also dog friendly too! The residents' bar and lounge were relaxing and service very personl.Highly recommended. So handy too for walking we didn't even need to use the car. The only thing I couldnt work out was why that didn't use low energy light bulb in the room we had?

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Burton upon Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scarf ell Hotel is Top of the Mountain

Great little hotel in the back of beyond, eat in the pub bar and you will not be disappointed. Get location for Via Ferrata at Honister. Very friendly staff, reception staff couldn't do enough for us... brilliant.

8/10 Good

Chris, lytham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hotel, close to many walks

Had to request a room change due to broken toilet and funny smell, but the issue was handled well and the second room was a delight. Excellent staff and great food in the bar area.