Located just 21 km from Askham Hall, Old Water View offers accommodation in Patterdale with access to a garden, a bar, as well as private check-in and check-out. The property features river and garden views, and is 21 km from World of Beatrix Potter. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with mountain views, and all units are equipped with a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Lake Windermere is 30 km from the bed and breakfast, while Derwentwater is 31 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Patterdale
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old Water View was great base for our walking weekend. Our room was very comfortable and spotlessly cleans. Excellent breakfast and Dave was the perfect host. Highly recommend.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very well organised with a suitable range. The bar/snug was excellent, warm and welcoming The hosts were excellent making the stay a very pleasant experience The location was good for exploring the area
  • Annika
    Germany Germany
    Lovely B&B, very comfortable room, perfectly located for the coast to coast walk. The honesty bar was a wonderful touch!
  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect, the place had lots of character. Nice comfy common area and honesty bar option. Comprehensive and friendly check in
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent host informative With local knowledge. And a good whisky selection.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely old building rich in history (Wainwright apparently loved it) with a gorgeous garden by a stream and a really cute interior. Lovely family-run feel.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Full of charm and character. I loved the connection with Alfred Wainwright.
  • Cheryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good hosts who made sure my husband and daughter had a good supper and decent packed lunch.
  • Flavia
    Australia Australia
    This place is steeped in Wainwright history so is a perfect place to stay is your doing the Coast to Coast or any other walking in the area. The beds a comfortable, the rooms are big and the view from our window was gorgeous. The owners are...
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful B&B, so warm and comfy after a days walking and such a beautiful setting. The hosts were lovely and so helpful. Yummy breakfast. Loved the cosy lounge with log fire and honesty bar.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
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  • Just wondering if you are dog friendly and cant see yes /or no Lovely area for walks and shame to leave him in kennels if possible Regards Rod

    Hi Rod, Many thanks for your question. We have this listed under House rules, "Pets are not allowed" I'm afraid. However we love dogs and they are always welcome in the Riverside Bar where we have water available and they commonly swim in the Goldrill Beck at the bottom of the garden. The Riverside Bar is an outside bar open on sunny days to the public. Hope this helps, Dave.
    Answered on 10 February 2020

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Situated in the delightful village of Patterdale, and surrounded by some of Lakeland's most magnificent scenery, The Old Water View Hotel has been welcoming visitors for over 115 years. Accommodation We have six superb ensuite guest bedrooms available, all with excellent facilities and magnificent views of the surrounding area. Prices quoted are per room, per night and include breakfast. Please see our website for more details. In addition we have extensive gardens, and a range of other guest facilities. We also have ample private guest car parking space available. We have free WIFI throughout including in all bedrooms and the garden.
Old Water View is a family run B&B operated by Dave and Andi, a husband and wife team who are keen walkers. Having spent many happy holidays walking and climbing in the Lakes they decided to move into the area and facilitate holidays for others through this wonderful B&B in Patterdale.
Patterdale is a small village, nestling at the southern end of Lake Ullswater, and surrounded by some of Lakeland’s finest scenery. It’s a peaceful, unspoilt village, away from the busy tourist centres, and yet within easy reach of them, with most buildings being constructed from local slate. The village has a pub and a village store and post office. You can also enjoy Farm Experience Days at the local Crookabeck Farm. Situated directly on the route of the world famous “Coast to Coast” walk, Patterdale also has strong associations with the poet William Wordsworth. It was here, in Patterdale, that he got the inspiration for perhaps his most well known poem - “Daffodils”. You will find Patterdale is a village where time seems to have stood still, and we even retain our original Victorian post box in the village! Patterdale is the perfect place from which to enjoy some of the the best walking and climbing that the Lake District has to offer, and to sample some of the hospitality for which the area is rightly famous.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Old Water View
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Old Water View takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about Old Water View

  • Room options at Old Water View include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Old Water View is 800 yards from the centre of Patterdale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Old Water View may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Old Water View is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Old Water View is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Old Water View offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room