The Patterdale Hotel is a popular base for both walking and activity holidays as well as more peaceful, relaxing breaks. Surrounding areas offer some of the world's most scenic walks and trails and Keswick, Ambleside and Penrith are all within 15 miles. Close by is the village of Glenridding from where the Ullswater steamer boat offers daily sailings to Howtown and Pooley Bridge. Other local amenities include water sports and sailing schools, lakeside walks, pony treks and climbing schools. For families, a variety of visitor attractions are within a short drive. Whether you choose just an overnight stay or one of our weekend or midweek breaks, the same friendly Cumbrian welcome awaits you and the delights of the Lake District abound.