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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Laura couple gb
10
2026-05-30 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
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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
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
J
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
R
Robb couple us
10
Pros:

We loved Borrowdale Gates. We stayed here for three nights while hiking in the Lake District. So many hikes are accessible directly from the hotel - which was amazing. The restaurant was amazing. Definitely very refined cuisine, and everything local. The food was exceptional. Special shout out to Hazel at the bar, and to lovely Shaneen at the front desk. Everyone was great.

Cons:

We liked it all. It was a bit expensive, but worth it.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
K
Kevin extended_group gb
10
Overall a wonderful stay.
Pros:

Central location for hiking

Cons:

Beautiful views

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
V
Victoria couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, helpful friendly staff, perfect location.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Arend couple nl
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
D
David extended_group gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Quality breakfast, with fantastic views

Cons:

Couldn’t fault anything

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
H
Hollie couple gb
6
Good location but needs a clean
Pros:

Gorgeous location and the main areas of the hotel were well kept

Cons:

Our room was dusty and dirty. It definitely needed a refresh and a good clean.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple gb
8
The staff and location were the best part.
Pros:

The location is gorgeous. Set out in a very small village but close enough to Keswick.

Cons:

The bathroom felt dirty. There were cobwebs and a spider on our ceiling. The bottom of the shower door was covered in mould. The bathroom was also very small and the fixtures and fittings felt too big for the space

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
T
Terence extended_group ie
10
Pros:

Brilliant, staff went above and beyond to facilitate sleeping arrangements at very short notice would highly recommend

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
J
Jamie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
5
Disappointing. Not a 4 star hotel. Over priced. Under staffed.
Pros:

Location to walks

Cons:

On arrival - reception blank, cold greeting. No helpful information. Just given the key to room.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee