Scafell Hotel in Borrowdale is surrounded by mountains and peaceful meadows. Overlooking the river, the Riverside Bar has a cozy fireplace and each bedroom has a digital LCD TV. The elegant lounge at Hotel Scafell has views of the grounds and the Borrowdale Valley. The bar offers light meals, snacks and real ales and over 60 malt whiskeys. Some of the stylish bedrooms have traditional antique furniture or countryside views. Each room features a radio, a modern private 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 hiking routes.

Couples in particular 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

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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:

  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff Iona was so friendly and welcoming The breakfast menu was extensive and good quality products The evening meal in the restaurant was beautifully prepared and a fantastic choice The Riverside bar friendly some nice whiskey The ambiance...
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    Very pleasant staff. Also ordered the packed lunch which I thought was excellent value.
  • B
    Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and well informed, rooms were comfy and clean, food was great.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner

Amenities of Scafell Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    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

    • Room options at Scafell Hotel include:

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

    • The prices at Scafell Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Scafell Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Rosthwaite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Scafell Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bicycle rental

    • Check-in at Scafell Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.