Scafell Hotel in Borrowdale is surrounded by mountains and peaceful meadows. Overlooking the river, the Riverside Bar has a cozy fireplace and each bedroom has a digital LCD TV. The elegant lounge at Hotel Scafell has views of the grounds and the Borrowdale Valley. The bar offers light meals, snacks and real ales and over 60 malt whiskeys. Some of the stylish bedrooms have traditional antique furniture or countryside views. Each room features a radio, a modern private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a menu of English and international dishes, featuring meat, game and fish. A full English breakfast or continental breakfast is available. Set in the English Lake District, the shores of Derwent Water are less than a 5-minute drive from the Scafell. The hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the many local hiking routes.