Scafell Hotel
Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, England
About Scafell Hotel
The Scafell Hotel is located in the very heart of Borrowdale, considered by many as England's finest valley. The hotel is surrounded by mighty fells, tranquil meadows and crystal clear waters. The Hotel is situated almost at the foot of Great Gable and the Scafell Massif and is, therefore, an excellent centre for walking either in the valley, along river banks, the Derwentwater lake shore,the fells or on Lakelands highest peaks. For those wishing to tour around it is an ideal centre from which to visit other Lake District locations. 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. The comfortable bedrooms, beautifully decorated and some furnished with traditional antique furniture, are all equipped with private facilities,TV, radio and tea / coffee making facilities. The public rooms have been tastefully furnished, including the elegantly re- furnished lounge and restaurant where one can enjoy excellent fare prepared by skilled chefs. Under the direction for the past 34 years of the owner,Miles Jessop and now newly arrived Managing Director Andrew Nelson who together with the management and staff of the Scafell Hotel offer an efficient and friendly service, so making this comfortable Hotel a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.
Other nearby hotels
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Scafell Hotel |
| Scafell Hotel | (0.0 miles, 0.0 km) |
| Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction N) |
| The Grange Country House | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N) |
| Highfield Hotel & Restaurant | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N) |
| The Edwardene Hotel | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) |
| Skiddaw Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N) |
| The Kings Arms | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N) |
| Queens Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N) |
| Keswick Hotel | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N) |
| New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE) |
| Rothay Garden Country House Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE) |
| Red Lion Hotel | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Waterside Hotel Grasmere | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) |
| Langdale Classic Hotel & Country Club | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) |
| Patterdale Hotel | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) |
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Recommended attractions near Scafell Hotel
| The Bowder Stone | (1.1 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Lake District National Park | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Langdale Pikes | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Derwentwater | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Castlerigg Stone Circle | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Whinlatter Forest Park | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Crummock Water | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dove Cottage | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Wast Water | (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
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