Scafell Hotel

Beautiful old buildings in a stunning setting. We stayed a couple of nights and had a super time exploring The Lakes. There are a few steps to go up and down in the Hotel but we were given a room with a wet room bathroom, and there were hand holds in there. Although there was a small issue with the high dusting and the shower not draining very well, there were excellent bath mats to ensure my footing and things were fixed very quickly. There's an old school charm about the the place. Not very mobility scooter friendly, but they allowed us to do the very shortest routes (via staff only areas) to reduce the distances. The food was spectacular. Simple food, great quality and beautifully cooked. Amazing flavours. A proper chef, who understood his job, was in charge for sure!. I'd go back just for the food! The staff were lovely too. Very attentive and welcoming (in a northern way). I'd happily stay here again as long as I have a friend to help with the steps that don't have hand holds.

Great pub attached to the hotel. The food was good, though the menu has been trimmed down since we last visited a couple of years ago. Decent selection of beers and wine, though not as many as per previous visits. Great service as always and great atmosphere when busy with walkers and locals mixing in chat.

Perfect place for a weekend away with my dad and sister. I can't really fault the place other than maybe the decor is a little dated in the main part of the hotel, it's not bad it's just maybe not overly fancy which suited us really. Just far enough out for it to not be massively busy like Keswick but enough people around to have a good atmosphere. The staff were amazing and the rooms were spotless, we even got a flash of tea made for us when we asked for some hot water for our hikes

We popped into the Scafell Hotel for an evening meal on a very stormy Saturday evening. We didn't have a reservation, but the staff were very accommodating and we managed to find a table, despite everyone else also taking shelter from the storm. The restaurant/pub was very nice and the menu was fairly extensive with a good range of choices. I had the southern fried chicken burger with slaw and it was delicious. Overall, a really nice place to visit for a meal. I can't comment on the rooms.

The receptionist kindly offered to put our soaking wet clothing, boots and bags into a drying room. It was a major kindness for us hikers. The room was very nice and the heated towel rail and convection heater gave warmth and further drying options. The TV had lots of channels for the technically able. Good food at the bar and breakfast table.

Firstly I have never posted a review before but feel that this hotel and staff truly deserve to be praised. We have just spent three nights here and the hotel more than exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect for us. The breakfast was excellent and the same goes for the Riverside Bar where we ate and drank at the end of each day. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great few days away.

Amazing food. I have dietary requirements and they were catered for superbly. They simply adapted what I wanted without using dairy. Certainly NO compromise on taste. I've not felt SO relaxed eating out in a long time.

This is perfectly situated if you want beautiful Lake District hiking. The hotel was comfortable, water pressure great, staff friendly and helpful. I used Katie and Jason to check my hiking plans so i didn't do anything dodgy. The food in the pub is very good. You can walk 1/2 mile to the youth hostel for dinner or lunch as a change. A residence bar in the hotel to relax in after the pub.