About this property
In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking. Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views. With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom“Room 51 There was a hook to hang your wet coat up on the back of the door. Well done!! The majority of English hotels fail on this one. What are you meant to do with a wet coat without a hook for it? Put it in the wardrobe??? The tiny hook...” - Suzanne United Kingdom“A fantastic location. Beautiful walks with my dog. Especially across the road where there is an easy broadwalk along the lake. Staff were very friendly. Dogs are very welcome.Though keep in mind if you take your dog you're not allowed in the...”
- Geoff United Kingdom“Perfect location close to major attractions and attractive in itself The staff are very friendly and engaging. I went solo on a business trip and had more conversations with interesting staff and guests than I would ever expect in a big-brand...”
Jason United Kingdom“The most perfect stay, all staff are exceptional in everything they do, friendly, and it was a pleasure to stay at this hotel. The location is very ideal for hikes, whilst also being minutes away from Keswick. I have always driven a lot when...”
Mark United Kingdom“Location with superb outside areas. Inside very opulent with tasteful decor. The room was perfect and cosy for 1 guest. Food and service very very good and reasonable prices. Great attention to detail everywhere you look if that's what you...”- Cotton United Kingdom“Great twin room great size beds very comfortable. Superb food in the restaurant in the evening lovely cosey bar area with open fire .great choice at breakfast and quality food.great location for keswick and bus stops outside if required definitely...”
Gerard United Kingdom“It was immaculate, breakfast was spot on, and the team were superb”- John United Kingdom“clean, room large and comfortable as described Plenty of parking lovely building character fantastic location good modern TV beautiful garden area”
- Duncan United Kingdom“The accommodation was excellent. The breakfast and dinner were very good, but the cost, compared to other establishments was excessive.”
- Thomas United Kingdom“A good carpark to the rear of the hotel. Efficient Reception Comfortable well appointed bedroom Adequate tea/coffee/ biscuits provided Effective and friendly staff Good dining facilities, lounges and garden The restuarant menu included some...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
The Borrowdale restaurant features a fine menu of locally sourced and fresh food, and friendly staff. Please note we like our guests to have a special experience when dining in our restaurant and kindly request casual but smart attire and no faded/ripped jeans, branded t-shirts, shorts, trainers, walking boots ,flip flops or shorts.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
