Patterdale Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (908 reviews)
Ullswater, Patterdale , Patterdale , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location for hiking
Cons:
Bar staff unfriendliness
Need for room upgrades

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Rooms and hotel were reported as clean, though some guests mentioned need for repairs.
Service
8.97
Staff received high praise for friendliness and efficiency, with specific shout-outs for excellent service.
Location
9.1
Guests consistently highlighted the hotel's great location for hiking and views.
Room Quality
8.46
Rooms were described as adequate but in need of modernization, yet clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.28
Amenities mentioned included clean rooms, but some noted limitations like limited food availability.
Value for Money
8.74
Guests found it to be great value, especially in relation to the service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Breakfast options were good but received some criticism about temperature and description clarity.
Overall Experience
8.56
The overall experience was positive with many guests expressing a strong intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:43

Property Description

Scenic Views and Cozy Atmosphere

Located by Ullswater Lake, Patterdale Hotel offers a picturesque setting with home-cooked food, a garden terrace, and inviting lounges with fireplaces. The hotel's proximity to two scenic mountain ranges provides a breathtaking backdrop for your stay.

Comfortable Rooms and Local Cuisine

The en suite rooms at Patterdale Hotel are well-equipped with toiletries, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms even offer stunning views of the surrounding valley and fells. Indulge in the taste of Cumbria at the hotel's restaurant, featuring a menu showcasing seasonal local produce.

Leisure and Entertainment

Immerse yourself in the heart of Patterdale Village and enjoy a variety of leisure activities, from water sports to pony treks and climbing. After a day of exploration, unwind at the Place Fell Inn bar with live music and quiz nights.

Book your stay at Patterdale Hotel for a memorable Lake District experience.

Important information:

When booking for 10 or more people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment. The property does not accept payment from a third party or over the phone.

The hotel does not accommodate single-sex parties.

Please note that parking is on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 908 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.97
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.46
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Very happy
Pros:

All brill

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
A good Lakeland hotel
Pros:

We received a warm welcome at the Patterdale hotel and all the staff we met were attentive without being intrusive. Service in the restaurant was particularly good.
The hotel is in a wonderful place, tucked away in amazing Lake land scenery.

Cons:

Small tv.
Temperature control on the otherwise great shower was difficult to maintain constant temperature.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Shaun Cl • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Hayley Hallam • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good choice at breakfast, lovely staff

Cons:

Decor in the staircase was a bit dated and no lift

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Glynis • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast was good, and staff helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Hotel tired and needed updating.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Place a bit tired

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very comfortable and enjoyable.
Pros:

Delicious breakfast. Staff attentive and nice view from the breakfast area.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were fantastic friendly and always ready to help

Cons:

Location

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
brilliant
Pros:

breakfast was beautiful, location excellent, staff friendly

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Armstrong • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful time will certainly be coming back
Pros:

Excellent breakfast great location special thanks to the wonderful staff

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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RWP • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Fijn hotel met goed ontbijt. Perfect voor coast to coast wandelaars.

Cons:

Geen , alles goed.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Friendly helpful staff with lovely views from our room. Good value.
Pros:

Loved the location

Cons:

In need of a bit of TLC

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • gb
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
6
Clean but tired needs a revamp
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The hotel is tired, a vacuum cleaner was left outside our room for two days showing lack of supervision

The room was very clean but radiator was rusty in the bathroom, needs a revamp.

Corridors to the bedroom were tired, needs decorating badly marked. Storeroom doors always open showing stores and poorly maintained rooms

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Chittenden • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean, quiet, comfortable. Great friendly helpful staff

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
8
A perfect location for my walking holiday
Pros:

The hotel is perfectly located for walking around Ullswater and surrounding area. Has car parking for guests.
Food-wise. The self serve breakfast is great. Decent choice of hot and cold. Only ate in the bar in a evening. The food was great again. Tasty, decent sized portions and reasonable prices.
Room and bathroom were, most importantly, clean. A bit of decoration refresh wouldn't hurt though.
The hotel and surrounding area felt safe and welcoming to a first time solo traveller.
I would definitely visit again which sometimes says more than a 'wordy' review 👍

Cons:

I wouldn't say didn't like, more could do with.
The access corridor to my room could do with a refresh.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Hutchinson • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Prideaux • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location with lovely sunny garden for drinks. Good basic rooms with very hot water
Pros:

Good breakfast but staff didn’t ask if I wanted anything off the menu

Cons:

Dinner undercooked chips

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Edita • family_with_children • gb
6
Overall, our stay was good. The location was excellent, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Pros:

The location was excellent, and the staff were outstanding—very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Breakfast and dinner were basic but acceptable. Unfortunately, the main downside was that the food was often cold.
The communal areas of the building were fine, but the rooms were quite outdated but clean. In our room, the window was broken and could not be opened. Overall, the excellent staff made a positive impression and helped make our stay more pleasant.

Cons:

The breakfast and dinner were served cold. The room was outdated, and there was visible mould inside the wardrobe. The bathroom also needs renovation, as the paint on the ceiling is peeling throughout.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee