Patterdale Hotel

This is an hotel situated at the south end of beautiful Ullswater with stunning views all around. The food is excellent and we have been on many cruises and I can honestly say that the food served at the Patterdale can rival that of the ships. The service is good and the portions large. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the bar is well stocked and the barmen Andy and Kev are helpful and efficient. The rooms are comfortable and clean although in some parts could do with updating. They are well stocked with tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel is a haven from the busy world of today, thanks to all the staff for a wonderful weekend. Oh and the Saturday night entertainment was great.

We booked Sunday to Friday, we arrived Sunday afternoon, and were greeted with a friendly face as always on reception and offered mince pies and a brew in the bar area, great start. We were given a lovely room, it's always nice a warm, which is great to come back to after a long walk. The beds are so comfortable, it's hard to leave them in a morning and at home I am an early riser. The breakfast is buffet style, and the drinks are brought to your table, along with specials on the menu, the poached eggs are perfect every time. There are lots of options to chose from for the evening meal, it's hard to decide most nights, the food is piping hot and served by fantastic staff who have a moment to ask how your day has gone and recommend walks for the next day, the staff at this hotel are excellent, everytime we arrive here it's like coming home, we are new to this hotel we have only been 4 times, most people have been coming for years. Thank you to all that keep the Patterdale going with your laughter and conversation, we love it x

We have been using this hotel for years and wouldn't go anywhere else in the Lakes Comfy beds warm rooms, plenty of hot water superb breakfast Evening meals excellent value for money service second to non Staff efficient friendly helpful all round a lovely stay Cannot wait to retun

We have been coming to the Patterdale Hotel for 30 years and are never disappointed how welcoming and relaxed the Staff make you feel. Great food and prices in an amazing setting and fantastic walking area. Having taken up paddleboarding within the last 3 years being close to Ullswater is another advantage of staying at this wonderful hotel

We grabbed ourselves a bargain from Travelzoo and enjoyed two nights at this hotel which is set in the most beautiful location, nestled into the valley and just two minutes walk from Ullswater Lake. And, it was a bargain indeed! Nowhere else in this prime location can you get what we did for the amount we paid. Our room was very clean and warm and though some might say the accommodation is dated, we found it to be perfectly adequate as a place to wash and sleep. The beds were comfortable and you couldn’t hear a thing during the night, it was so very peaceful. Each room has the usual kettle, tea, coffee, milk, TV, hairdryer etc. We had a view over the front looking out onto the surrounding hills and it was absolutely lovely to sit there by the window. The food is very very good indeed. Breakfast is buffet style comprising all the cereals, breads, yoghurt and fruit options alongside the hot offerings of eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, hash browns, tomatoes etc. Evening meal consists of three courses, with 4 options per course. Everything was served promptly – no waiting around, no fuss. The food was piping hot and is what I’d call good wholesome food. Never have I eaten a lamb casserole containing so little fat! Very tasty and if I’m honest, too much food. The staff in the restaurant are on the ball too – no dirty plates left lying around, everything served with a smile from every member of staff. A special mention to Hazel – boy does she know how to make a guest feel welcome! So friendly and helpful – she is made for the hospitality sector. Everyone was friendly – guests included and at breakfast one morning, a guest dropped a plate and it smashed. Then came a cheer and a round of applause from around 40 people having breakfast. It’s just a really nice atmosphere in this hotel. The bar is well stocked and is far cheaper than any of the local pubs – so even if you’re just looking for somewhere to have a drink in the evening, this is a cheaper option. Plenty of seating areas for groups as well as singles/couples and their far lounge offers an open fire surrounded by big, comfy settees which was just divine during our November stay. We had a cream tea offering as part of our deal and chef had just made the scones – so they were served warm with jam, butter and a dish of cream. Scrummy-dee-lish! Once again, a really welcome treat after a day out walking in the crisp winter weather. We’ll be back here again – it’s a no-brainer for what they charge. Some reviews are not so kind – and I’d say this ……. If you want a five star experience, go somewhere else AND PAY FIVE STAR PRICES! Some people will never be satisfied but for us – we feel that we got far more than we paid for in this prime lake district location.

What a location. Amazing walks! We came on ‘Christmas’ week in November 2024. Free drinks vouchers, amazing deal! Great food, I looked forward to breakfast each day. Bed and room very comfortable, strong pressure and lovely warm water from the shower and bath, just what you need after a days walking. Food very good, always great choices and yummy food.