Old Water View Bed & Breakfast - Patterdale

Historic riverside inn on the Coast to Coast in Patterdale

Rooms & Grounds

Old Water View in Patterdale offers six en-suite guest bedrooms with views of Goldrill Beck and Place Fell. Bedrooms include family rooms with private bathrooms and both garden or mountain vistas. The hotel features extensive gardens with mature trees and a terrace overlooking the river, plus an outdoor gazebo by the water.

Bar & Local Ales

The Wainwright C2C Bar inside the hotel offers a selection of wines and the hotel's own range of Patterdale Ales, brewed exclusively by Tirril Brewery. This bar has a theme inspired by Alfred Wainwright, who stayed at the property when it was called Ullswater View. An outdoor riverside bar with a gazebo provides additional seating in the garden for guests.

Walking & Outdoor Access

Old Water View Patterdale sits directly on Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk and offers direct access to diverse hiking trails from the doorstep. Nearby attractions include Ullswater Lake, Dalemain Estate with historic gardens, and Aira Force waterfall. Ullswater Steamers operate year-round cruises from nearby Glenridding, a short distance from the hotel.

Wellness & Practical Amenities

Pampering treatment options are available from a local holistic therapist, arranged by the hotel. A drying room is provided for walkers' gear, and the hotel offers packed lunch options on request. The property also has an electric vehicle charging station and free private parking on-site.

Family & Pet-Friendly Details

Old Water View has family rooms and provides board games and puzzles in the shared lounge, plus a games room. Pet bowls are available, and the hotel is pet-friendly throughout the grounds. Express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out are offered to guests.

• Location: Riverside setting on Goldrill Beck, doorstep of Coast to Coast Walk
• Rooms: Six en-suite rooms with views of Place Fell
• Bar: Wainwright C2C Bar with exclusive Patterdale Ales from Tirril Brewery
• Wellness: Holistic pampering treatments by local therapist
• Access: Direct hiking trails, 10 min to Ullswater Lake cruises
• Parking: Free private parking with EV charging station