The Borrowdale Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Prestige Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Bath
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Toilet
  • Pants press
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Electric kettle
Max adults: 2
US$196 per night
Original price
US$734.40
Late Escape Deal
- US$146.88
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$587.52
US$196 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$184 per night
Original price
US$691.65
Late Escape Deal
- US$138.33
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$553.32
US$184 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Excellent facilities. Lovely friendly staff.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Efficient and friendly service, very relaxed atmosphere”
Ilaria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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”
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and tranquil cosy well appointed room with spectacular views.drying room was a bonus. Great breakfasts.”
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A fantastic location. Beautiful walks with my dog. Especially across the road where there is an easy broadwalk along the lake. Staff were very friendly. Dogs are very welcome.Though keep in mind if you take your dog you're not allowed in the...”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The most perfect stay, all staff are exceptional in everything they do, friendly, and it was a pleasure to stay at this hotel. The location is very ideal for hikes, whilst also being minutes away from Keswick. I have always driven a lot when...”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location with superb outside areas. Inside very opulent with tasteful decor. The room was perfect and cosy for 1 guest. Food and service very very good and reasonable prices. Great attention to detail everywhere you look if that's what you...”
Cotton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great twin room great size beds very comfortable. Superb food in the restaurant in the evening lovely cosey bar area with open fire .great choice at breakfast and quality food.great location for keswick and bus stops outside if required definitely...”
Gerard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was immaculate, breakfast was spot on, and the team were superb”

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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
American ExpressVisaMastercard 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.