The Borrowdale Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1006 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 1006 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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Ryan extended_group gb
10
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Perfect and beautiful location. David even came outside in the rain to show us how to set the car charger up. All round excellent.

Cons:

Can’t think of a single thing.

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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geoff solo_traveller gb
9
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing stay! Will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you!
Pros:

Very clean, staff were amazing and was in a great location as well

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything was excellent

Cons:

Maybe the pillows could have been firmer, but that's all I can think of!

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Henry extended_group au
9
I returned to the Borrowdale Hotel again as it is such an iconic place.
Pros:

Staff were very attentive and friendly. The breakfast choices were excellent.

Cons:

Nothing not to like - just I wish I had more time to enjoy the Lake District.

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Keira couple gb
10
A lovely stay, I would definitely come back.
Pros:

Great location. The room was lovely and the bed was comfortable. The decor in the dining area and the garden were both lovely. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was lovely.

Cons:

The shower head needs a good scrub to get the black gunk off.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location stunning, nice and quiet, staff were brilliant, breakfast was great, very dog friendly and the rooms/bar/ lounge was fantastic, would say it's my favourite place I've stayed in the lakes

Cons:

Unsure about the £25 per night for a dog considering how much the hotel is per night

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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ROBIN solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

wie man es sich wünscht

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Melonie couple gb
9
Lovely stay in a very nice hotel.
Pros:

Hotel is lovely. Bizzy staff e lovely but seemed stretched at times. R room was quite small but very nice. N very comfy bed. Food was good. Loved the gardens.
Very quirky hotel.

Cons:

R room was roasting. N quite noisy tbh. Took a while to get to sleep

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Tennant couple gb
10
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Saranne couple gb
10
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
8
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Chris Haslam solo_traveller gb
9
Very satisfactory all round
Pros:

Room was good with decent view- could have done with real milk not dreaded sachets! Glad to see brek had decent jams in Bonne Maman pots!
Waiter service at brek was exceeding good, especially Callum: give the lad a rise for his friendliness and quick thinking when I needed a serviette! He made a real difference, bless him.
Surprised your papers were Daily Mail and Express- how hotel clientele has changed these days!

Cons:

Banishing tabloids ( see above)

Could have done with getting into my room a tad earlier

Did not appreciate being addressed by my surname in welcome email-machines are so cold, and error- prone!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children gb
6
Beautiful location and comfortable rooms. Better customer service needed.
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings

Cons:

we felt the staff were not particularly friendly or welcoming. We ate in the conservatory in the evening, but the lady on reception was bordering on rude when we tried to change our seating from the restaurant to the bar area. The staff in the restaurant were clearly very busy, but it took over 20 mins for anyone to come to the table. No water/bread was offered and for our second drinks order we were told by one waiter that he couldn't take the order and we should wait for the bar man to come over. We went to him directly to place the order in the end - the bar man being the only staff member to really engage in any conversation with us.

We had stayed the previous night in a much more budget friendly hotel but the staff could not do enough for us. It was a marked difference to the staff at the Borrowdale, and we would definitely prefer to return to that previous location and much warmer welcome.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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NICOLA solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Really comfy bed & decor was smart & modern in our room.
Great bar area for drinks before & after dinner.
Amazing setting in Borrowdale.
Excellent breakfasts, freshly cooked to order which was a lovely change from pre-booked buffet hot food
Also plenty of fresh fruits & pastries.

Cons:

Stay passed too quickly!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
LOVE THE BORROWDALE HOTEL! We are looking forward to our next stay!
Pros:

As always here, dinner was quality food, very enjoyable, served by very pleasant, friendly staff. choice of eating in the restaurant, conservatory which opens onto the beautiful garden, or in the bar area. dogs are allowed in the conservatory . Wonderful to see them, they are always well-behaved and lie at the side of their table. We choose conservatory for evening meal and restaurant for breakfast which again is served by the lovely staff. They offer help yourself continental with a lot of choice, then bring toast and preserves, followed by your choice of cooked breakfast. Very relaxing hotel that also offers 3 lounge areas. The location in Borrowdale valley is beautiful, and is also a good base for visiting other areas. Love the place! It is managed well by a lovely, hands-on friendly manager, Maria.

Cons:

N/A Loved everything.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee