Derwent Bank is part of the HF Walking Holiday Group so is geared to walking groups. It is organised as a social and activity hotel so you dine at large tables where most of the conversation is about walking and evening entertainment is provided which most join in. The cafe/bar is functional and provides good local beer and all other... More

Stayed for 2 nights. Excellent value for money, excellent customer service, excellent food. Superb location. Fantastic views. Great for walking and other outdoor activities. Highly recommend and would definitely return.

We stayed for a week here for an HF walking holiday. The hotel is beautifully located in extensive gardens leading down to Derwentwater, with a little jetty on the lake. It's a pleasant one mile walk into Keswick itself. Despite having booked the cheaper Standard room, we were given a huge room with superb views over the lake; the bathroom... More

Went on a 3 day walking tour Hotel ok but not memorable At the end of stay was told in no uncertain times to be out by 10 a.m. The impression I got was "we've got your money, now off you go" Meals were so so... nothing amazing for the price After all, the walking leaders are unpaid so for... More

Booked a 3 night guided walking holiday with HFHolidays who own this Hotel. Building showing a little wear and tear externally but on the whole ok.Picturesque grounds leading down to Derwent lakeside.Quiet secluded location in Portinscale and a 20minute walk into Keswick Small adjacent marina where the ferry called to take you around the lake (£9.50 lake cruise) or just... More

I am a frequent visitor to Keswick and surrounding area, and I love the place to bits. I should also mention that I have worked in the Hospitality Trade for many years and I have been a Concierge for two years. Following a walk round the lake in very wet weather, I decided to visit a few cafes and bars... More

Breakfast was excellent and served to order. Good hearty dinners, but rather uninteresting. Service was prompt but there were too many arguments with guests over what they had ordered. Room was quite small - probably more often used as a single than a double - but with beautiful views. The shower room was tiny - only one of us could... More