The Borrowdale Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (986 reviews)
Borrowdale , Keswick , gb

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Dog friendly
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast
Staff seemed overworked

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
The hotel was very clean throughout and well-maintained.
Service
9.08
Staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist.
Location
9.12
Beautiful location with breathtaking views.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms were comfortable, with nice furnishings.
Amenities
8.1
Decent amenities, though some areas could use renovation.
Value for Money
8.56
Good value, but breakfast consistency could improve.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Food choices were limited, but well-prepared.
Overall Experience
8.68
A memorable stay with wonderful experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:23

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Picturesque Scenery

Historic Elegance: Step into the past at The Borrowdale Hotel, built in 1866, where Victorian charm meets modern comfort. The traditional rooms offer a cozy retreat, while some boast stunning views of the nearby lake.

Scenic Delights: Nestled in the Borrowdale valley, this hotel is a nature lover's paradise. Enjoy the breathtaking Lake District scenery right at your doorstep, perfect for leisurely strolls or adventurous hikes.

Culinary Excellence and Relaxation: Indulge in delectable dining at the AA Rosette Restaurant, where a fine menu awaits. After a day of exploration, unwind by the open fires in the oak-panelled lounge bar or conservatory, offering picturesque views of the landscaped gardens and mountains.

Experience a perfect blend of history, nature, and luxury at The Borrowdale Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 986 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Forrest solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great food, comfortable hotel, friendly staff.
Located near Lake, good walks on the doorstep. Relaxed bar and garden area.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Sonam couple gb
1
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Borrowdale Hotel
Pros:

Been coming here on and off for about 15 years at least. Ideal for Buttermere, Honiston zip wire and a lovely walk round the lake into Keswick. More mature guests than the sister hotel at Lodore. Relaxing and quiet environment.

Cons:

Fewer staff than in previous years and it shows. Food and drink service not as efficient as in past. Meals in bar and restaurant quite expensive. Our bath was not cleaned one day, which would not have happened previously

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
9
Fantastic location - would return
Pros:

Location, fantastic breakfast and a lovely garden to enjoy a drink in.

Cons:

Reception and bar service was a little slow

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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emma solo_traveller gb
10
Good location
Pros:

Great location and safe parking for my motorcycle. Staff were lovely and room very comfortable. The shower was great and hot. Breakfast was tasty and great choice

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Piet Jan couple nl
9
Fantastisch hotel op een prachtige lokatie aan het meer.
Pros:

Het uitzicht en het restaurant waren uitstekend. Daar heerlijk gegeten en een prima en snelle bediening. Ook het restaurant bij de bar (pub restaurant) waren uitstekend.

Cons:

De kamer was erg klein. Ik heb even in andere kamers gekeken en die waren een stuk ruimer. Ook het bed was erg klein. Als ik bewoog, bewoog mijn partner mee. Was wel prima schoon.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Blabey solo_traveller gb
9
Amazing stay
Pros:

Evening meal was fantastic, staff very helpful.
Decent pint in the bar whilst awaiting our room as we were early.
All requests were catered for by the hotel for my wife's birthday, not often do hotels get it 100% right, but the staff here did.

Cons:

Full breakfast wasnt freshly cooked and felt/tasted like it could have just been on a self serve system, bit of a let down to how the evening meal the night before.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Vrajesh solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
9
Pros:

The staff were absolutely lovely, and it’s all so dog friendly - staff were constantly coming up to say hi to our dog and make sure everything was going well! The room was lovely, very nicely decorated, and the shower was excellent. The food was also great.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Andrew extended_group gb
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Laroche couple gb
7
Overall pleasant and good location.
Pros:

Great location where you could go start a short walk or long hike from the doorstep and close to the lake and hills.

Cons:

The room was small and the bed soft and small and the bathroom was very bright with no possibility to turn off the fan. General decor is dated.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Lovely hotel and staff views are amazo unfortunately I was bites all over

Cons:

Flees in hotel contacted the manager who said basically its midges from the window being open which was not open I stated this

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jo couple gb
10
Great stay, excellent staff & fabulous for our dog, we will be back
Pros:

Decor, comfort, staff & excellent food

Cons:

Bathroom needs refurbishing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rose couple gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Everything on the whole

Cons:

Moving tables in the dining room

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple gb
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely stay. Much better than expected
Pros:

Very pleasant staff throughout. I expected something a little shabby but it was immaculate and fitted out beautifully. The scrambled egg for breakfast was perfection

Cons:

Nothing to speak of

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
4
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
8
Spacious hotel.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

New staff need familiarisation training so they don’t send guests on a hunt for their room.
More clarity on which rooms are non dog friendly or a better cleaning methods to protect new guests from allergies cause by previous occupants pets.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee