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-paneled 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
United Kingdom“Lovely cosy comfortable hotel with fabulous service” - Smeadows United Kingdom“Bar area and snugs great. Restaurant excellent. Bedrooms very nice and comfortable”
- Jacob
United States“Location was great. The hotel was beautiful and well maintained. Loved our room, the garden, the conservatory, the bar and the views. The staff were great. They work hard and are always kind and helpful.” - Elaine
Ireland“Comfortable interiors, fab location- bus stops outside, delicious food, friendly and attentive staff especially the kind South African guy who checked me in when I booked last minute and v late on Monday night.” - Nicholas United Kingdom“The hotel was very beautiful and clean. A great location to also have food or a drink. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Location of the hotel was stunning and really close to beautiful Keswick. Would definitely visit again!”
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”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
