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Scafell Hotel

3.0 of 5
Rosthwaite, Borrowdale CA12 5XB, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Having recently been to the Scafell hotel and enjoyed the setting. I was dis appointed to read reviews of the Riverside Bar. They were written I noticed in 2009. However, having been a few times in the last year and a half they are now very wide of the mark. It came under new management about two years ago, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Lovely spacious room with amazing views, lovely food, fantastic friendly staff plus absolutely perfect weather - marvellous! The Scafell will definitely be our hotel of choice for a future Lakes stay.

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Yelverton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

what can we say! great place to stay, so relaxing, beautiful area food is excellent and served by friendly and helpful staff,(we liked Robs sense of humour) In fact all the staff were very pleasant and make you feel at home. rooms are clean and tidy, we would like to go back and stay in the Barnes Wallace suite. Mark... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Having just returned from a trip to the lakes without any rain!! We stayed at the Scarfell hotel in the Barns Wallis suite, this room is beautiful with its lounge area x2 flat screen TV and iPod dock. The staff are so friendly & the food is excellent. Would recommend this hotel in my opinion one of the best I've... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We had a lovely one night stay at Scafell Hotel. The room was not overly large, but clean and comfortable. The bathroom was lovely and had been redone beautifully. The dining room and attached pub were both wonderful spots to enjoy our meals and drink, and the staff were exceptional! What a beautiful part of the UK. I hope to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

This is our 2nd visit to this hotel and again it was very good. We booked through a Travel Zoo offer but upgraded to the Barnes Wallace Suite as we had stayed in it before. The suite is large and well equipped with a view towards the hills. The bathroom is very stylish with local slate tiling. The breakfast selection... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

What a fantastic 2 days away, this was our first time at the hotel and cannot wait to return with our dogs. The staff are very friendly, the food was excellent and rooms very comfortable. The owners have done a great job in making Scafell a great place to relax, walk eat and drink whilst welcoming dogs.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Stayed at the Scafell Hotel in Borrowdale, Lake District for 3 nights last week. We got a deal on Travel Zoo which offered a fantastic deal for two nights but hotel matched this deal for our 3rd night so win win situation. Traveled from Newhaven and were excited about our first visit to the Lake District. WOW how stunning is... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

A Travel Zoo offer but everything was brilliant! Hotel accommodation, food and expecially the staff! We stayed in a twin room and our friends had a ground floor annex double which was a little on the small side but very comfortable. Our twin room was lovely and looked out on the river at the back. The lounge has lovely comfy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This review is delayed due to tripadvisor's 3 month rule, the fact that we revisited within 3 months reinforces the positive reviews made by many guests. We have already visited this hotel twice this year and hope to visit again soon. We choose to stay in the annexe and have stayed in a range of rooms, all of which are... More

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Also Known As:
Scafell Hotel Rosthwaite
Scafell Hotel Borrowdale/Keswick
Address: Rosthwaite, Borrowdale CA12 5XB, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Borrowdale
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Borrowdale
Price range (per night): $188 - $220
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Scafell Hotel is a wonderful Country House Hotel located in the very heart of Borrowdale, considered by many as England's finest valley, surrounded by mighty fells, tranquil meadows and crystal clear waters. A paradise for the walker and a perfect centre from which to visit other parts of the Lake District. The Hotel is situated almost at the foot of Great Gable and the Scafell Massif, and is regarded one of the Lake District’s renowned headquarters for climbers and hill walkers. Keen anglers will appreciate the Scafell Hotel, as there is excellent fly fishing on the River Derwent and in Derwentwater. Those who are content with gentle rambling or just lazing on restful lawns fringed by trees amidst imposing scenery will be equally happy staying here. Our rooms were fully refurbished during 2009, in a Warm and Rich Country House style with a ‘Contemporary Twist’ perfect for setting the scene for a peaceful and relaxing break in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. The Restaurant, Lounges and Bar have been tastefully decorated and furnished to retain that all important Country House warmth, allowing for complete relaxation after a great days walking on the Fells, and maybe even a little ‘nap’ by the fire after a delicious five course Dinner. Under the constant direction of owner’s Miles Jessop MBE (Chairman) and Andrew Nelson (Managing Director) the Management and Team of Scafell Hotel offer truly warm and friendly service. Individual and Independent Country House Hotel for the last 40 years. ... more   less 
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