Scafell Hotel in Borrowdale is surrounded by mountains and peaceful meadows. Overlooking the river, the Riverside Bar has a cosy fireplace and each bedroom has a digital LCD TV. The elegant lounge at Hotel Scafell has views of the gardens and the Borrowdale Valley. The bar offers light meals, snacks and real ales and over 60 malt whiskies. Some of the stylish bedrooms have traditional antique furniture or countryside views. Each room features a radio, a modern en suite bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a menu of English and international dishes, featuring meat, game and fish. A full English breakfast or continental breakfast is available. Set in the English Lake District, the shores of Derwent Water are less than a 5-minute drive from the Scafell. The hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the many local walking routes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
4.6
Low score for Rosthwaite
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable room , idyllic location and great value for money. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
  • Cox
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely friendly and attentive staff. Same observation for the adjoining and connected pub. The room was very well furnished and the bath hot tap was like the Niagra Falls. Never known the provision of hot water like it. Bath full in a minute!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed in room 14 ,couldn't wish for anything better , bathroom is top quality .

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner

Facilities of Scafell Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Scafell Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Scafell Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Scafell Hotel

    • Scafell Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at Scafell Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Single

    • Check-in at Scafell Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Scafell Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • The prices at Scafell Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Scafell Hotel is 100 yards from the centre of Rosthwaite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.