Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (821 reviews)
Grange-In-Borrowdale, Keswick, England, CA12 5UQ , Keswick , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Elevator
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
High-quality food
Modern rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Cleaning issues during check-in mentioned; overall cleanliness cannot be rated highly.
Service
10
Friendly and helpful staff noted in multiple reviews; some minor service delays reported.
Location
10
Picturesque and tranquil location frequently praised.
Room Quality
10
Rooms described as clean and modern, with beautiful views.
Amenities
10
Amenities generally well-rated, but some issues with detail management.
Value for Money
9.4
Mixed feelings on cost considering experience; some felt it was slightly overpriced.
Food and Beverage
10
Food quality praised consistently, dining experience considered excellent.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment very positive; great experience for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:30

Property Description

Spectacular Views and Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the views from the terrace and garden while taking advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or indulge in a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Features
Relax in one of the 32 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each room offers a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping services.

Ideal Location for Exploring the Area
Conveniently located near popular attractions like Derwentwater and Catbells Lakeland Walk, Borrowdale Gates Hotel in Keswick is the perfect base for your Lake District adventures.

Book now to experience a tranquil stay by the river at Borrowdale Gates Hotel.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 821 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Mehmooda family_with_children gb
10
The stay was exceptional.
Pros:

Breakfast was beautifully cooked and presented. Great choice. Views at breakfast were stunning. Staff were incredibly helpful.

Cons:

Some confusion with booking.com - I had booked breakfast with the booking and also upgraded my room. when I got to the hotel, breakfast had not bee included and we had to pay for this separately. This was disappointing and embarrassing for both the hotel and us.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Dana couple il
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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michael couple gb
7
Nothing special
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Suite was tired smelt of damp food wasn’t great staff eager to point out class at 10 pm

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Van der Veen family_with_children nl
10
Beautifull fine dining hotel to enjoy.
Pros:

Very nice and well organised. It is a fine dining restaurant.

Cons:

I didnt realise it was fine dining and we hiked in so there was not really an alternativr for us to choose from. It is amazing in the right circumstances, just that we didnt realize and felt underdressed and more of a bother.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Sergey couple gb
9
We enjoyed our stay at Borrowdale Gates Hotel, could recommend as a place to stay for exploring Northern Lakes. Much bet
Pros:

The hotel has a great location. It’s clean and recently refurbished. The dinner restaurant is really nice with a touch of fine cuisine. Very good choice of hiking trails around, though many have steep descents, so poles are nice to have.

Cons:

We were not allowed to have lunch at the hotel after checkout.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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sarah solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The area where it is is great and it was very good staying there,,

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Irina couple gb
2
Definitely not value for money
Pros:

Unfortunately, not much to like. The bed was comfortable. Nice location.

Cons:

The room wasn’t properly cleaned when we checked in! Besides the furniture being dusty - which is something I could have ignored - the bathroom was dirty. There were stains on the toilet seat! Bathroom floor seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time. It was dirty and there were small hairs around.

Breakfast was probably one of the worst we’ve experienced in a long time. The buffet selection was poor and the cooked breakfast was just not tasty. The bacon was thick and rubbery. Sausage rubbery as well. Even the scrambled eggs were rather watery.

Overall, very disappointed with our experience. Definitely not value for money.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
10
Very pleasant stay in a lovely location
Pros:

Very clean and modern decor. Comfortable furniture and well sized rooms. Friendly staff

Cons:

No fridge in the hotel room

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
9
Pros:

The location and views were wonderful. Staff were attentive, cheerful and engaging. Food was exceptionally good and the catering staff went above and beyond to cater for a vegan in our group - separate vegan menu with multiple options was provided and the items updated on a regular basis - "the best cauliflower steak she has ever had".

We were impressed the sustainability vouchers which gave a cash voucher (for use in the hotel) if you choose not to have your room cleaned - £5 per day.

Cons:

There was little to dislike, however, there were housekeeping errors which needed addressing. Once they were pointed out, the situation was generally rectified.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple us
10
Really lovely property and great food!
Pros:

Location, scenery around, tasteful decor, amazing food!

Cons:

Need to have fan in window to let air in without bugs. Airless room.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Cheryl extended_group gb
8
Beautiful location, tranquil and peaceful.
Pros:

Its location is fabulous.
Rooms have great decor.
Restaurant is fabulous.
Great views.

Cons:

The room was a bit dusty.
The sink and shower wastes need cleaning.
Attention to detail missing in areas of hotel and service.
One member of staff at breakfast could be heard complaining about working there.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Florence solo_traveller gb
10
Peaceful, relaxing break
Pros:

The location is lovely, very peaceful. The outside back of hotel seating area/ garden has delightful views, and children enjoy walking around the hotel and can play safe.
The restaurant, and lounge areas are comfortable and beautifully designed

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like, all good to me.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller gb
10
I had a wonderful stay!
Pros:

The hotel is in a superb location with great walks on your doorstep. The hotel has a pleasant garden for relaxing and a large car park. My bedroom was spacious, nicely fitted out in a modern style and benefitted from a lovely view down the valley of Borrowdale. The catering was of a very high order.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
J
Janina couple nl
10
Pros:

Everything was lovely. Beautiful rooms and garden, great location and delicious food.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
B
Bella couple gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Staff were lovely, special mention to Hazel who really looked after us!

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Nicol solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sibylle solo_traveller ch
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
10
A fabulous few days in a beautiful hotel in amazing surroundings.
Pros:

Everything!
The location is stunning , the hotel is clean and very comfortable.
The staff were friendly and welcoming
The food is outstanding

Cons:

There isn’t anything I dislike

2026-05-24 via Nuitee