Escape to Patterdale Hotel, where a peaceful rural location meets modern comfort. Indulge in the free breakfast buffet and dinner at the on-site restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar amidst beautiful gardens. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
At Patterdale Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
An elevator and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Elevator (32 inch wide door)
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1 building
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Property class
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patterdale Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Patterdale Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Patterdale Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Patterdale Hotel located?
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Place Fell and Ullswater. Glenridding Sailing Centre and Brotherswater are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Patterdale Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Beautiful location, friendly staff. Good breakfast and dinner.
Mrs Jo Porter
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
iain bruce
3 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
while the hotel is dated , the room was clean and a bath was perfect after a cold wet hike. Staff were really good and breakfast was lovely. Would happily recommend and will definitely come back .
Lovely, welcoming hotel. Very approachable receptionist. All staff were very friendly and accomodating. Will definitely recommend and will return. Great walks and scenery on doorstep! Beautiful pub called the white lion Inn 2 min walk away, with very friendly atmosphere. We had delicious hot breakfast at Patterdale Hotel!
Its very beautiful location.
From the reception to the restaurant staff are very friendly, attentive and accommodating. The breakfast was fantastic and we had dinner too.
Our overall stay was superb for sure we will be back again in this hotel.
Meryan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Emer
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to start your walk to Helvellyn. Rooms were what you need, but could do with a bit of a refresh. Staff were great and friendly.
Emer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kathleen
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely area and perfect position for the Coast to Coast Walk. Staff were lovely and helpful. The only negative side to the stay was the evening meal which was very mediocre and certainly not worth £30!
Very friendly staff. Warm and welcoming people and building. Buffet breakfast tastes and plentiful. Stayed for a wedding in Glenridding. A very pleasant 15 minute walk.
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
John
11 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A charming Lake District hotel with good food and excellent service, with free parking.
The bedrooms were on the small side and so was the bathroom. The wifi was poor in the bedroom.
The staff were Brilliant. We were given what could be described as a standard room when we arrived. When we showed reception picture of room which was booked they changed room to room on picture immediately. It was mentioned that it should not have been advertised as a superior room. Hotel was perfect for a warm , quiet welcome after a day walking. Staff were fantastic.
Carole
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
David
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent, No-nonsense Hotel
Standard hotel, rooms are basic and functional, though in need of refurbishment in some areas. Having said that, there is a nice, lived-in feel about the place, so maybe it doesn't need too much gentrification. Staff are extremely polite, helpful and efficient, much more so than in most more-expensive hotels I have visited.
Dinner was a little bit disappointing, breakfast was better!
Overall, it's a decent place to stay if you are active and looking for somewhere to stay where you won't feel out of place coming in muddy and wet.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Roland
21 November 2024
Liked: Amenities
Good location for a night, easy to be able to have dinner, breakfast was cold (toast) and the coffee tasted soapy, enough parking available, the room was not really clean (dust, walls broken, mold) it is a bit dated and the average age is over 60. The location is very good. The music entertainment (Mikey T.) was not really our taste, however he did his best. There was no warm welcome from the receptionist, she was a bit snappy.
Roland
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Chris
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I had an enjoyable stay at the 'Patterdale Hotel' as it allowed me to get warm and dry when the conditions outside were atrocious, so bad we all lost TV reception but this was no fault of the hotel. The staff were pleasant and helpful throughout. The hotel was completely full over the weekend and parking was difficult, I used the one across the road without issues. In general the décor and furnishings are dated but still functional, don't expect a Premier Inn. The entertainment in the bar on Saturday night seemed to drive everyone away so I suspect that it may soon change. I only ate breakfast at the hotel (perfectly adequate if again a bit dated) so can't comment on the rest of the menu. Note that no dogs are allowed inside at all, an unusual policy for this location.
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
28 August 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel, great location, needs updating
After having heard lots of good things about the hotel I finally got the chance to visit.
The location is great, especially for Ullswater. Glenridding is a short walk away. The main car park was full pretty much for my entire stay, so I parked in the car park over the road (there were plenty of spaces and this didn't incur a charge).
Hospitality is on request only. Unfortunately, when I asked for it, my bins weren't emptied as requested.
The WiFi and phone reception (for me at least) was absolutely terrible, although I know this can often be a problem in the Lakes, based on past recommendations.
Breakfast is OK. Evening meals are also possible and there is also a bar in the property. There is a pleasant lounge on the ground floor too. There is entertainment in the bar on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
As mentioned in other reviews, this hotel does need updating. Some ceiling paper needs to be replaced and carpets in the corridors and staircases were old.
A friendly hotel overall.
The staff were very friendly and the service was very good. The evening meal and breakfast was very good. The hotel is ideally located for walking around Ullswater and Helvellyn.
Beautiful location with hill walking straight from the door. Hotel clean, good food and friendly staff. Excellent value for money and also entertainment one of the nights.
The hotel is really good value and the location is ideal for exploring the Ullswater area. The evening meal was really good value.
The room was clean and comfortable.