Patterdale Hotel

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

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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Rachael solo_traveller ie
8
Well run hotel in a great location and excellent staff.
Pros:

Excellent location with parking and bus stops right outside. Lovely staff.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
Very enjoyable holiday, hotel in a beautifull location with walks from the doors.
Pros:

Amazing location. Was there 5 nights, mainly walked from the hotel and used car very little. The breakfast was buffet style, help yourself, good selection- I had mainly cooked. Ate at the hotel twice in the evening, food was very tasty, but limited vegetarian choice (husband veggie), but he enjoyed the vegetarian pizza. There was a good selection of pizzas. I had the steak pie and veg twice, enjoyed it the first time so much - looked and tasted homemade - that i had it again a couple of nights later. (There was also a restaurant which seemed popular)The coffee in the bar was good and strong, had a machine. Nice lounges and areas to sit down stairs. The double bed was very comfortable, and the view was amazing from the bedroom window. We were on the second floor, there was a lift. Sam at reception was amazingly helpful, she deserves a special mention.

Cons:

Maybe the bed could have been bigger, but we are used to a king size, but the double was fine. There are no bedside plugs.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Syed Nabeel family_with_children gb
9
Cons:

Breakfast shoud not be same everyday.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
1
Bad would be a lovely hotel if everything wa updated and clean.
Pros:

We liked the location and onsite free parking

Cons:

It was filthy and rooms falling to pieces. The first room we had stunk of wee wallpaper hanging off the bed was filthy. Door didn’t even shut right was horrendous. We went to reception and asked for a different room. This room was better as had a nice view but the rooms still very dated and not clean hotel needs a full revamp. Even bar area filthy we didn’t eat or drink here.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Charlie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff are amazing.
Could maybe do with an updated menu or more vegetarian options, apart from that everything & everyone was great 🙂

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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karl couple gb
9
Lovely little spot
Pros:

Great location, good food and friendly staff

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
9
Great value stay in fab location
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. Comfy beds

Cons:

No socket near bed.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Katherine solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location good relaxed & comfortable atmosphere been staying for nearly twenty years

Cons:

As the Hotel is now Dog friendly it would be good if owners & Dogs were acommodated on first or ground floors as we're were woken up offeten with a Dog running around the room above us not very relaxing!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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MissyD solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
Evening menu limited but food was well cooked and we enjoyed the good buffet breakfast options.
Pros:

Very friendly and pleasant staff throughout.

Cons:

Walls a bit thin so disturbing noise of slamming doors early in the morning.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely stay 💕
Pros:

Staff were excellent and very welcoming.

Cons:

Mattress was far too soft. Update with firmer Mattress and it would be perfect 👌

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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diazcat Couples Accrington, Lancashire, England
6
Small bed, good breakfast
Pros:

Nice hotel if a little dated. The lady on reception told us it was having a refurb next year.
Breakfast was good and plentiful. The room (117) was clean but no view to speak of and the noise from the kitchen fans was annoying.
Unfortunately the bed was a small double (4ft) rather than a regular double (4’6”) so if you’re on the bigger it probably wouldn’t suit.

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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Jonathan solo_traveller gb
8
Rustic Hotel in a lovely location, very clean and nice staff.
Pros:

Check in was easy and straightforward, the staff were friendly and efficient.

Cons:

Nothing of note, all good.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
6
Lovely staff, great food & location - just dated in appearance.
Pros:

The staff were exceptional, breakfast top notch.

Cons:

The room was very dated in appearance, in desperate need of renovation. It could also do with USB sockets by the bed

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Guillermina solo_traveller gb
9
Enjoying our short holiday!
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and we loved the location.The hotel was very clean. We loved the lounge room where could play some games

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Purdy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were excellent. So helpful and curtious.
Room clean
Comfortable bed
.

Cons:

Decorating a little dated and tired.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good breakfast, plenty of choice, friendly helpful staff,comfortable bed,great view from bedroom window (front of hotel).

Cons:

I only ate in the bar side of the hotel,food was a little expensive, due to the nature of it's location signal wasn't great.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lynn solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Charlie solo_traveller gb
9
Great place
Pros:

The staff especially Sam & Mathew absolutely make the place!
All the staff are grafters but these two stood out.
Sam should be the manager she sorts everything out.

Cons:

Abit dated & no air vent of any type in the bathroom

2026-08-05 via Nuitee