In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking.
Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views.
With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“This was not my usual type of accommodation but it was fabulous and I'd recommend it to anyone that wants a friendly place to warm up and relax in front of a fire after a day hiking”
Sharon
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“Very friendly helpful staff. Dogs made very welcome and map of dog walks given on arrival. Dog exercise field across from hotel very handy for early morning/late night walk. Food was excellent and served piping hot. Decent wine list . Lovely views”
Andrew
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“Great view from our room. Excellant base for walking or the bus up to Keswick or down the Derwent valley! ..”
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Geoff
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“The room was spacious and stylishly decorated.The bed was super comfortable. The bathroom was modern, spotlessly clean with a large walk in shower. I particularly appreciated the extra large bath towels.
We ate in the restaurant one evening and...”
“Location excellent, good parking, excellent breakfast, restaurant dinner decent but expensive. Good leisure facilities nearby at Lodore falls.”
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Karen
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“It was very close to cat bells which is what we went to climb”
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Robert
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“Efficient and friendly service, very relaxed atmosphere”
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Ilaria
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“Everything was just wonderful. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are clean, the guests are lovely and the staff was just really attentive and friendly. My regards to the restaurant staff, they were so lovely to us”
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Carole
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“Location and tranquil cosy well appointed room with spectacular views.drying room was a bonus. Great breakfasts.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The Borrowdale Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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