Borrowdale Gates Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lodore Falls. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Borrowdale Gates Hotel Keswick
Borrowdale Gates Keswick
Borrowdale Gates
Borrowdale Gates Hotel Hotel
Borrowdale Gates Hotel Keswick
Borrowdale Gates Hotel Hotel Keswick
Frequently asked questions
Does Borrowdale Gates Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Borrowdale Gates Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Borrowdale Gates Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Borrowdale Gates Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Borrowdale Gates Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Borrowdale Gates Hotel like?
Borrowdale Gates Hotel is located by the river, a short 16-minute walk from Derwentwater.
Borrowdale Gates Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
A wonderful stay at a very special hotel. The room was perfect, the food was lovely and all of the staff couldn't have been more helpful. And, let's not forget the magnificent surroundings. Thank you
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
The Borrowdale Gates is a total gem. It exceeded our expectations. The staff are professional and accommodating. The breakfasts were great and we dined in all 4 nights - a first for us - largely because the cuisine and attention to detail was superb. AND the view from the dining room was breathtaking.
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2023
Night Away
We had a great break at Borrowdale Gates. the place is o peaceful and the views are immense!! Even had a red squirrel pop up onto the window ledge while we had our breakfast yesterday. We will return again soon.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2023
GORGEOUS PROPERTY SURROUNDED BY LOVELY FARMLAND WITH SHEEP
Mary
Mary, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2023
I've never been to the lake district before. This girl is a converted manor house, with much of the elegance from earlier times, combined with a unique combination of comfortable amenities and mid-century decor. And the surrounding area was transcendent. I could see me living there I've I retire
robert w
robert w, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2023
Perfect stay
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2023
Best hotel in the Lake District
Borrowdale Gates is a lovely hotel set in a great setting in the Lake District! Super refurbished rooms, great restaurant and food, and peaceful and revitalising
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2023
Lovely break in beautiful surroundings
Lovely hotel in stunning setting. Everything was great, staff, bedroom, service and especially good food in restaurant. Parts of hotel currently undergoing redecoration but that didn’t impact on our stay, from the parts already finished looks like it will be even lovelier.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2023
This is an excellent hotel with really good food and a good feel about it.
Ann
Ann, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2023
Yasmin
Yasmin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2023
A real gem of a hotel
Been going to the Lakes for over 20 years and we thought we had stayed at some great hotels until we stayed here. After a couple of hard years where customer service had gone down the pan, this experience was incredible. Brilliant food, excellent service and beautifully decorated. Not at tired like many other hotels.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2022
Couldn't ask for more!
Great service, really helpful, friendly staff, comfortable rooms with good beds, really good food and set in the middle of some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. A+++ hotel!
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2022
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2022
Anat
Anat, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2022
Very nice hotel and the surrounded natural places
Abdullah
Abdullah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2022
Stunning location.
Cannot fault this hotel. Location is STUNNING! Food brilliant and staff efficient and friendly. An old style country house hotel with fabulous gardens. 100% recommend
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2022
Wonderful Lake District Hotel
Our second stay and we will be back! Wonderful location, great staff, good rooms and an excellent restaurant onsite! What more can you ask for?!?!
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2022
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 July 2022
Nice and quier hotel in a stunning location
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 July 2022
Great
Hotel was lovely. We booked a delux room with a king size bed and garden view. Although we were assured it was a king size bed we thought it was a double. But it was comfortable. And our view was of the car park. Overall a perfect location and staff very polite.
Giles
Giles, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2022
Borrowdale stay
Great couple of days at the hotel, room good size and bathroom too. Great views from the room /Hotel. Food very nice and service excellent. Bus to/from Keswick stops outside hotel. Lots of walks from the hotel. Had superb weather which always makes the stay a winner too but a nice place to stay whatever the weather.
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2022
Very helpfull staff and hospitable atmosphere
Steve
Steve, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 May 2022
Great views
Good hotel with great views of the crags.Situated just on the edge of the village of Grange about 5 miles from Keswick.
Some nice walks with an easy 40 minute walk to Lodore Falls. Regular bus service to the bridge at the entrance to Grange if you don’t want to walk back.
The staff were excellent and couldn’t have been more helpful.
The only negatives were the room not being serviced between days however the guy cleaning the vacant next door room freely offered to do ours when requested for fresh tea and milk supplies which earned him brownie points. Additionally the kitchen seems to struggle on Saturday night and Sunday morning. We didn’t order a starter on Saturday which seemed to upset the system. After prompting following a 30 minute wait bread and an amuse bouche arrived but our meal took 50 minutes to appear. On Sunday morning the neighbouring table were still waiting for coffees when we left despite having eaten their starter off the buffet and the arrival of their cooked breakfasts.
However would I choose this hotel again? Yes I would. You certainly won’t get a better group of staff wherever you stay