Patterdale Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (835 reviews)
Ullswater, Patterdale , Patterdale , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 835 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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Culture21893026476 • Family • Preston, Lancashire, England
10
My Happy Place
Pros:

Perfect location
Food is magnificent
Brilliant value for money

2026-06-18 • via Tripadvisor
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R9985IRchristopherw • Family
10
First visit since the Patterdale hotel had been taken over .
Pros:

We have been visiting Patterdale hotel for over 20 years mainly my husband and I and two friends never having a bad experience .We last visited with our family of thirteen last year , 8 adults and 5 grandchildren youngest being 6 eldest 18 ,3 teenagers in the middle , all loved it and wanted to repeat it this year so we booked .
Finding out it was up for sale we were not sure if it would change . We arrived Friday afternoon and from the first friendly greeting , it continued throughout our stay , from all the staff . The present staff , which we only recognised 1 from our previous visits are this hotels ASSETS and deserve high praise .
The rooms do need a little TLC but they are clean and comfortable only 2 of our group found the bed uncomfortable .
The food was fabulous , varied ,tasty and generous . The breakfast is amazing , self service with a selection of dishes you can order .
It was the first visit since dogs had been allowed and although one of our group is allergic to dogs he was perfectly alright and we didn’t have any negatives .

We shall be watching what happens to see if it will continue to be in our price range , hopefully it will .

2026-06-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Richard • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Good breakfast and evening meal. Superb location catering very well for walking community

Cons:

Lack of safe & mini fridge for cold drinks.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • extended_group • gb
3
Possibly the worst value for money of any hotel I have stayed in.
Pros:

The location at the head of Ullswater, albeit too distant for a view of the lake. Bus connections are convenient.

Cons:

The rooms were small enough before they were subdivided to create even tinier bathrooms.
Nothing stands out as unacceptably poor, but the place is pretty tired and charmless. Pleasant enough staff, but their attitude is summed up as 'someone messed up' in response to my observation that the toppings on my pizza seemed unrelated to the menu.
It seems to be exploiting a local mismatch between supply and demand. In most locations it would be outcompeted and forced to up its act or lower its prices.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Norman Brent • extended_group • gb
5
Good for a couple of nights
Pros:

Good centre for a large number of us (30) to meet up, with most of us able to get bookings. Catered for us all for dinner, with very helpful and friendly staff

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was so soft that one felt in danger of rolling off. Our room on the ground floor looked directly into the car park - and vice versa.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
8
Really enjoyed it, thank you.
Pros:

The breakfast was good and the staff really friendly and helpful: they loved our dog and made us all feel welcome. One evening they had a singer in the bar area which made the evening fun.

Cons:

We didn't like being forced onto a fixed two course menu after 5:00 pm. One evening we tried to book a lighter option at 4:45 only to be told the chef was unavailable. This, however, was sorted when the evening chef willingly cooked for us. Sound silly, but I want this to reflect the willingness of the staff to help.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

It was all good.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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karl • solo_traveller • gb
9
A great location, stunning scenery
Pros:

Fantastic location! Food was really nice too

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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peter • extended_group • gb
3
Disappointing and will NOT be repeated
Pros:

breakfast
the receptionist who greeted us on arrival who unlike the rest of the staff was friendly and interested in our plans for the stay.

Cons:

service, particularly in the bar, where only one bartender was serving despite there being a line of guests waiting to buy drinks. the other bartender was only interested in stacking glasses and ignored the mounting queue.
having to pay for everything upfront despite being guests staying for 3 nights. we have never experienced such petty regulations ever before in a hotel or inn. particularly embarrassing to have to pay for evening meal at reception before eating. one wonders what would happened if we had been inclined to ask for drinks while having the meal. more than a touch of Faulty Towers to be fair.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location to Glenridding. Bath in the room.

Cons:

My room by the stairs with the door opening/shuting most of the night. Air condition unit under my windows-noisy until 20.00. Bad sound proofing, I could hear neighbours talking etc. Miserable bar staff.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
7
Value for money.
Pros:

The full english breakfast was amazing, worth staying just for that.

Cons:

A bit old fashioned furniture, but ok.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Marloes • solo_traveller • nl
6
Dog friendly but limited
Pros:

The outside garden was lovely.

Cons:

If you have a dog your experience here is limited. Dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant and elsewhere they stop serving at 5pm. So make sure you plan an early dinner. Also they shut the elevator at night so if you have to walk your dog after 11pm you have to use stairs. Which is inconvenient if you have an elderly dog or if your dog is sick. Staff was friendly.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value and in fantastic location
Pros:

The location was perfect for the walks I was doing. Staff all helpful, free parking.

Cons:

Breakfast didn’t start til 8 am, which is late if you want to get out on the fells early

Food after 5 pm- only option was a 2 course for £25 or 3 for £30, all I wanted was a burger and chips, had to go to the pub next door- as did a few I spoke to

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Lesley-Ann • solo_traveller • gb
8
2 night hiking break with my dog
Pros:

Ideal ‘walkers/hikers’ hotel and dog friendly (although not allowed in the restaurant/dining room) in a beautiful setting. Large garden/outside seating area. Lovely bedroom overlooking Place Fell and Patterdale. Comfortable bed, clean linen, clean bathroom. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Considering the hotel is popular with walkers 8:00-10:00am breakfast is quite a late start for those wanting to head out into the hills for a full day’s hiking. Also for those arriving back after 5pm, food options limited to either 2 course or 3 course set menu (£25/£30) when light bites or à la carte would be preferred.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Y8915DXphilr • Couples • Slough, Berkshire, England
2
Gone to the dogs.
Pros:

Wrote a review last month praising this hotel for being dog free. Unfortunately on returning this week they now have dog friendly rooms and the bar and lounge are dog friendly. Yet another place that doesn't realise how many people don't want to be surrounded by dogs. There are so many dog friendly places why give up your unique selling point. Another place I will avoid.

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

All of the staff were so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sukhdarshan • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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EstGraham • Couples • Alnwick, Northumberland, England
6
In need of updating
Pros:

Hotel in general in need of some TLC, carpets, paint work etc. Decor dated.
Clean room and nice staff.
Really loud in the dining room in the morning but it was a busy weekend. It is a large hotel so will accommodate a lot of people.
Our room didn’t have a view and was freezing cold when we arrive with door and window wide open and towel propping the door open. The room soon warmed up when the window was closed and heating put on.
Quite an old fashioned vibe in the bar, but not really retro more just dated. Felt like I was in a hotel I worked in as a teenager in the 90’s.
Reasonably priced compared to other hotels close by but still felt over priced

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor