The Scafell Hotel is located in the very heart of Borrowdale, considered by many as ... more
England's finest valley. The hotel is surrounded by mighty fells, tranquil meadows and crystal clear waters. The Hotel is situated almost at the foot of Great Gable and...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Friendly and efficient staff Disadvantages: None!
I have just returned from a fantastic visit to the Lake District staying just outside Keswick
Having previously stayed in Keswick itself at the Skiddaw Hotel, which I have previously reviewed, I decided that this time I would like a more rural location. I decided to stay at the Skiddaw's sister hotel, the exceptional Lodore Falls hotel.
Location
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The Lodore Falls hotel is located overlooking Lake Derwentwater in the Borrowdale Valley which is in the North Lakes area of the Lake District and is part of the Lake District Hotels Group. It has views of Loughrigg and Helm Cragg
It is built of traditional Lakeland Slate and has been there for over 200 years. Standing in over 40 acres with both lake frontage and the dramatic backdrop of the stunning Lodore Falls and the surrounding mountains I could not have wished ...
Advantages: Very Central Location Disadvantages: At first - not easy to find
I stayed at this hotel in April 2005 on my first solo visit to the Lakes. I wanted a good quality hotel with excellent facilities and I wasn't disappointed.
Location
The Skiddaw Hotel is located in the centre of Keswick in the Lake District, on the main pedestrian precinct close to the Moot Hall where you will find the towns tourist information office.
Do not be fooled by the current picture on their website, you cannot drive to the main door as they have now paved the town. Your best bet is to park up at one of the main town car parks and walk to the hotel. Once there you can ask them where their car park is, however they only have a couple of spaces. If you cannot park there they can provide you with a permit to park free in the public car parks for which you will need to pay a small refundable deposit of £20. The closest ...
Advantages: Interesting if you like James Bond Disadvantages: If you don't like Bond its not for you
I visited the museum in June this year whilst having a short break in the Lakes with my other half.
Unfortunately it rained most of the time (but hey I expect that now when I visit the Lakes!) so on one rainy day we drove up from Windermere to visit the Bond Museum in Keswick.
I must admit we did this originally because we thought it would pass a few hours and most importantly keep us dry!
I thought it would be a bit boring to be honest, but couldn?t come up with another plan so my other half won.
I can however report that I was pleasantly surprised and, shock horror, actually enjoyed the experience!
A Bit of Museum Background
The James Bond Museum is a relatively new attraction in Keswick, opening in April 2009.
The collection at the museum has been put together by James Bond fanatic, Peter Nelson ...
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Product details
Long Name
Scafell Hotel
Type
Hotel
Street
Rosthwaite, Borrowdale
Address
Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XB, United Kingdom
City
Keswick
Country
United Kingdom
Post Code
CA12 5XB
County
Cumbria
Region
North West England
Postal Prefix
CA
Postal Town
Carlisle
Continent
Europe
Avg Price
59.55
Manufacturer's product description
The Scafell Hotel is located in the very heart of Borrowdale, considered by many as England’s finest valley. The hotel is surrounded by mighty fells, tranquil meadows and crystal clear waters. The Hotel is situated almost at the foot of Great Gable and the Scafell Massif and is, therefore, an excellent centre for walking either in the valley, along river banks, the Derwentwater lake shore,the fells or on Lakelands highest peaks. For those wishing to tour around it is an ideal centre from which to visit other Lake District locations. Those who are content with gentle rambling or just lazing on restful lawns fringed by trees amidst imposing scenery will be equally happy staying here. The comfortable bedrooms, beautifully decorated and some furnished with traditional antique furniture, are all equipped with private facilities,TV, radio and tea / coffee making facilities. The public rooms have been tastefully furnished, including the elegantly re- furnished lounge and restaurant where one can enjoy excellent fare prepared by skilled chefs. Under the direction for the past 34 years of the owner,Miles Jessop and now newly arrived Managing Director Andrew Nelson who together with the management and staff of the Scafell Hotel offer an efficient and friendly service, so making this comfortable Hotel a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.
