The Borrowdale Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (900 reviews)
Borrowdale , Keswick , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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 900 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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ROBERT HAYDN solo_traveller gb
9
Great base for walking- Scafell Pike and around Buttermere
Pros:

Comfortable bedroom and lounge.
Excellent breakfast.
Great location- bus stops outside.
Relaxing stay, quiet at night.

Cons:

Nothing- all positive.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children dk
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
5
Staff pleasant, professional and helpful but hotel very obviously very understaffed
Pros:

Location fantastic

Cons:

Staff pleasant, professional and helpful but hotel very obviously very understaffed

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
The Beautiful Borrowdale
Pros:

The location and the hotel building/facilities.
Staff were all very helpful.

Cons:

Expensive drinks at the bar.
Insufficient staff numbers to cover customer demand at times.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Aidan couple gb
9
Pros:

Great position

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
7
Amazing food, lovely staff and lounges for chatting and playing games in. A good getaway
Pros:

Wonderful building in a fabulous location for walking, running and climbing

Cons:

The only downside was it’s way too hot in the bedrooms that we struggled to sleep. Window open and radiator off and it was still way too warm

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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kapil couple gb
4
Pros:

Hotel location
Parking facility.
Hotel roomsize.

Cons:

Staff - some of the staff aren't friendly towards Asian guests. We didn't enjoy the stay overall. So, please avoid this hotel if you are Asian, or strictly avoid if you are Asian vegetarian.
Breakfast - we asked for cafe latte on day 1 & was told we are very busy can not serve it. On day 2 we went during quiet time for breakfast and then they said coffee machine is broken, can not serve latte.
Room - We asked for an another room with a better view then the parking lot view but we were told it's booking.com you need to contact. They can't do anything for us, we were celeberating wife's birthday & she wasn't happy at all.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Food was average and a bit on the expensive side

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
G
Gibson couple gb
10
Pros:

Staff very accommodating

Cons:

Too beautiful 😍

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Kristina couple gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Schofield couple gb
7
Good location. Room a little on the small size. Breakfast very nice!
Pros:

The Breakfast was good. Good choice and very quick service.

Cons:

Having to book a time slot for breakfast

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Leeona solo_traveller gb
10
I was a solo traveller, lovely experience with friendly staff.
Pros:

Beautiful location, friendly staff & cleanliness

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Beryl couple gb
10
A fantastic stay,everything perfect.
Pros:

Location was really good.
Staff excellent.
Spotless
Food great

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Terry F solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

A lovely hotel in a fab location, and VERY dog friendly. Lovely beer garden. Reasonably priced, decent ale. Skinny fries were delicious as was breakfast. There have been moans about having to eat breakfast in the conservatory with your dog, and that being awkward because continental breakfast, orange juice, etc is in the restaurant supposedly some distance away, which is not the case, but in any case the staff was very helpful. I'd definitely visit again with or without my dog. My only struggle was the heat in the room and the windows locked down. We both struggled with sleep, though comfy bed and room.

Cons:

Hot bedroom

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Laney solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Very good
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Debra couple gb
8
Excellent weekend getaway with our little dog
Pros:

Super dog friendly
Lovely staff

Cons:

Pillows

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely location.

Cons:

Having food in the conservatory and having to go find the staff, especially at breakfast. The dining room was well looked after but we had to go to the dining room to ask for service. Please look after the people with dogs who pay for the same service as those without dogs.⁸

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee