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The Borrowdale Hotel

Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5UY, United Kingdom
Keswick, United Kingdom
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€182
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8.5
Very good
based on 842 reviews
842 reviews
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Nightly total
Standard Room
€182
Classic room
€196
Double room
€234

Overview

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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.
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8.5
Very good
Based on 842 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Borrowdale Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling

General

  • Family rooms
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Complimentary breakfast

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Reviews of The Borrowdale Hotel

8.5
Very good
842 verified ratings
Wonderful
442
Very good
185
Good
103
Okay
41
Fair
27
Mediocre
21
Poor
23
Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the beautiful location of the hotel, highlighting it as a significant plus, particularly in the picturesque Lake District. The cleanliness of the hotel also received positive remarks from many, with several guests noting the well-kept rooms and bathrooms. However, service was a recurring concern, with several reviewers mentioning the lack of warmth and hospitality from staff, particularly during check-in and dining. While the food quality received mixed reviews, some guests enjoyed their meals, and breakfast was often noted as a highlight.
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Location

Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5UY

What's nearby

  • Derwent Water2.9 km
  • Theatre by the Lake4.7 km
  • Keswick Convention5.3 km
  • Keswick Musem and Art Gallery5.4 km
  • Thirlmere5.5 km
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum5.7 km
  • Crosthwaite Church6 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle6.2 km
  • Hellvellyn8.6 km
  • High Crag9.4 km
  • Mirehouse10.5 km
  • Angle Tarn10.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at The Borrowdale Hotel

  • What’s the best way to The Borrowdale Hotel from the airport?

    The closest major airport to The Borrowdale Hotel is Newcastle Airport (NCL), which is about 65 miles away. There are trains from London Euston Station to Penrith North Lakes, with bus service from Penrith Rail Station (X4, X5) that stops near the hotel (about 10h travel time). The driving distance from Central London is about 318 miles via the M40 and M6 (about 6h).

  • Why should I stay at The Borrowdale Hotel?

    Established in 1866, The Borrowdale is a charming 4-star property that retains much of its Victorian features and character. It offers 36 contemporary rooms, a conservatory, open log fires, landscaped gardens and a setting in the Lake District area remarkable for its tranquillity and consummate beauty.

  • Why is the restaurant at this property recommended?

    You can expect culinary excellence when dining at the restaurant at The Borrowdale Hotel. The menu features classic French and traditional British dishes, which you can savour in the dining room offering panoramic views of the northern fells. The Borrowdale Trout is a dish that comes highly recommended as a house speciality.

  • Which rooms are recommended at The Borrowdale Hotel?

    The Deluxe Rooms at The Borrowdale Hotel are available with one double or two single beds, modern ensuite bathrooms with a standing shower and complimentary toiletries. They also feature a balcony overlooking the Cumbrian Mountains and Lake District fells. A digital library of magazines and newspapers is available via Wi-Fi.

  • What options for children are provided at this establishment?

    Deluxe Family accommodations are individually decorated and include a double-bedded room adjoining a twin-bedded room, with stunning views of the Lake District countryside. Kids’ menus are provided to treat the young ones, while each room is equipped with board games and puzzles for entertainment as well as Wi-Fi access.

  • What type of events/activities does the hotel offer?

    The qualified guide can take you through the paces hiking or walking the fells around The Borrowdale Hotel, and there’s a mountain instructor as well should you desire to go rock climbing. Discounted tickets are available to ride the Keswick Launch across Lake Derwentwater, or you can participate in birdwatching or ghyll scrambling.

  • What are the sports services at The Borrowdale Hotel?

    Through The Borrowdale Hotel, an exciting day of watersports including sailing, kayaking and rowing can be arranged. Mountain biking and bike hire equipment can also be arranged through the hotel.

  • What are the reception facilities at this hotel?

    The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, where express check-in/check-out or room service can be arranged and where tickets for activities and facilities sponsored by The Borrowdale Hotel can be organised. In addition, there are luggage storage facilities if required.

  • What types of laundry services does this hotel provide?

    At The Borrowdale Hotel, you can use the onsite laundry facilities or make arrangements for laundry services, which are available at an additional cost.

  • Which languages ​​are spoken by the staff at The Borrowdale Hotel?

    The ability to welcome guests from across the continent is an important part of the guest services at The Borrowdale Hotel, and staff members are fluent or conversational in European languages such as Romanian, Hungarian and Polish.

  • Where is The Borrowdale Hotel located?

    The Borrowdale Hotel is located at Borrowdale, 5.1 km from the centre of Keswick. Derwent Water is the closest landmark to The Borrowdale Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Borrowdale Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Borrowdale Hotel.

  • Does The Borrowdale Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Borrowdale Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Borrowdale Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, The Borrowdale Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is The Borrowdale Hotel from the airport?

    The Borrowdale Hotel is 47.7 km from Carlisle Lake District. The Borrowdale Hotel is 87.2 km from Blackpool.

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Value for money

8.4

Distance to city centre

5.1 km