Few will have visited Keswick without standing spellbound in front of the Theatre by The Lake looking out across the serene waters of the Derwent and the deep unfurling mystery of the Whinlatter Forest – one of the only mountain forests in England. Within yards of the theatre stands a dapper cream building peering out from wooden landscaped gardens and offering a gently elevated view of Skiddaw, Cats Bells and the so-called ‘Queen of the Lakes’. This is Derwent Lodge one of several hotels in the Portinscale region of Keswick, a picture postcard village evoking the rich, unblemished elegance of a bygone era.

Built in the late 1700s this sweet Georgian Manor House hotel retains much of its period warmth, although the original stone building has been intelligently furnished with a variety of modern conveniences including Freeview Television and in-rooms broadband.

8 beautifully appointed rooms are offered, one with a grand four-poster bed and several offering excellent views of the Lake – R4U

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