The Borrowdale Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (841 reviews)
Borrowdale , Keswick , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 841 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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Jess solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Derek couple gb
9
Pros:

Just love the Lake District 😍

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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paul couple gb
9
Pros:

lovely hotel,staff really nice nothing too much trouble, breakfast really nice with a great choice ,rooms really nice with a bath which was nice after long walk, rooms clean and tidy with coffee & tea avsilable

Cons:

nothing to dislike hotel was really nice no complaints

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
A very enjoyable stay in a lovely area.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent with many choices. Food was very well presented.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
9
Added to a wonderful experience and visit to Borrowdale
Pros:

Food was good, room was good although a little too warm durning then night. Unfortunately I didn't get to experience the full breakfast as I had to leave before 8 so only had a basic breakfast. Food met expectations

Cons:

Cooler rooms. I know it is difficult to get it right for all guests. but found it too hot during the night. I turned the radiator off and opened the window and still felt warm.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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EDWARD couple gb
4
Very poor food and service .fawlty towers type dining stagf
Pros:

Roomgood for my disability

Cons:

Parking

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
B
Brenton couple za
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Norman extended_group gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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edward solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Niamh couple ie
5
Underwhelming Stay with our pet
Pros:

The hotel itself was beautiful, great location and views. The dinner on the Saturday in the main restaurant was delicious and very well presented.

Cons:

Our room was on the smaller side, but comfortable. Unfortunately there was an alert cation between guests on the Saturday night, which was then discussed within earshot of us having breakfast on the Sunday morning.
We booked out breakfast for 09:00on Sunday morning, however, it did not arrived until 09:50hours. We were seated in the conservatory as we had our dog with us, who was referred by a staff member as "the mut", and our waitress who was serving guests within the conservatory on the morning alerted all guests that she was afraid of dogs due to previous experiences.
This did not make us feel at ease in the slightest and we were on edge which did not allow us to enjoy our breakfast.
Also my breakfast on the Sunday was quite underwhelming and my husbands breakfast was also not cooked well.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
10
Wonderful we will be back very soon hopefully
Pros:

Fabulous welcoming staff and beautiful surroundings

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
8
Despite the observations noted, this is definitely a hotel we would come back to.
Pros:

The hotel is in an excellent position and room was comfortable with view of the lake (as requested as an addition info). In general, all staff were very friendly and helpful. The overall impression was good and met our expectations - having visited the hotel for food and drinks on many occasions previously. Being dog-friendly was a must for us and they certainly are good with our four-legged companions. Breakfast food was excellent.

Cons:

I'm sure that it couldn't have been avoided, but the bar having to close early one night due to essential maintenance work was disappointing. as was the hectic breakfast service one morning due to short staffing. It's also a bit of a trek for dog owners having to walk through from the conservatory (only breakfast area available for them) to the dining room - some distance away - for continental breakfast food, juices, etc., with no trays to carry items on - and impossible for dog owners on their own who might have to leave their dog(s) in the bedroom. The dinner menu was quite limited and not what I would call value for money. It's evident that their £40 per head allowance when booking dinner B&B could easily be used up on just one or two courses and you can't include drinks in this allowance (we had two mains and two drinks off the inclusive deal and it cost over £60).

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
7
Gorgeous room (27) great breakfast, friendly and informative staff on reception, breakfast staff very friendly.
Pros:

Great location, beautiful room

Cons:

Staff on the bar was poor only 1 and long wait.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Rita solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

A lovely hotel and wonderfully friendly helpful staff, the waitress at breakfast was so kind and helpful. The room was immaculately clean

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Gavin couple gb
6
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Iain couple gb
10
Friendly and inviting
Pros:

Friendly staff. Very clean and great atmosphere

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Carole couple gb
8
Overnight stay with a tasty evening meal
Pros:

Lovely view over the lake and scenic drive to the hotel.

Cons:

No lift

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
Pros:

Clean comfortable room, excellent food, and a beautiful location.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee