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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Nathalie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and homely
Pros:

Staff on main desk friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bed pillows very comfortable. View from room also lovely and the breakfast was nice. I ordered the full Cumbrian breakfast, it was well presented and tasted nice but I would like to make a suggestion to include toast in that breakfast dish.

I would recommend the hotel to anyone and I look forward to returning in the future.

Cons:

There wasn't anything I disliked. I would like to suggest adding a crusty barm to the shepards pie meal and toast to the Cumbrian breakfast.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel, great locatioon and friendly staff. Overpriced food.
Pros:

the breakfast was good and all staff attentive and friendly, unfortunatelt the dinner menu was overpriced and the food provided was not worth the money. Two out of three dinners could not eat their dinner. One was sick the next day.

Cons:

The quality of the dinner and the price. As a result we only ate their once during our stay.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Mina • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel in a stunning location
Pros:

Location and interiors - very comfortable lounges

Cons:

‘Accessible’ room was at the back of the hotel, down corridors and up stairs using a chair lift. Could hear the generator whilst we slept.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Brett • extended_group • gb
10
Very enjoyable and breakfast staff particularly attentive
Pros:

Location in the main.

Cons:

Couldn’t always get hold of someone at the front desk!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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edward • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • gb
9
VERY GOOD
Pros:

ALL MEALS WAS EXCELLENT EXCEPT FOR THE LAST EVEVNING THE SIRLOION BEEF WAS THOUGH

Cons:

DOGS

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
9
great birthday treat
Pros:

it was all very nice

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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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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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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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
10
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