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Borrowdale Gates Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Garden Suite | Terrace/patio
Lounge
Exterior
Food and drink
Garden Suite | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Grange-In-Borrowdale, Keswick, England, CA12 5UQ
  • Place, Bowder Stone
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Suite | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Keswick

On river.You'll find Derwentwater and Bowder Stone within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Lodore Falls and Catbells Lakeland Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bowder Stone - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Derwentwater - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ullswater - 34 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 39 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yonder - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Borrowdale Gates Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Borrowdale Gates Hotel was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star Keswick hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Borrowdale Gates Hotel offers 32 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Keswick hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Borrowdale Gates Hotel to the airport?

Borrowdale Gates Hotel is 50.9 mi (70-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Borrowdale Gates Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Borrowdale Gates Hotel.

Does Borrowdale Gates Hotel offer free breakfast?

Borrowdale Gates Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Borrowdale Gates Hotel have a pool?

Borrowdale Gates Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Borrowdale Gates Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Borrowdale Gates Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Borrowdale Gates Hotel to downtown Keswick?

Borrowdale Gates Hotel is 2.2 mi away from Borrowdale.

Reviews

Borrowdale Gates Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and very professional. very clean, the grounds of the hotel was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Charming but understaffed

The room was lovely, and the hotel’s setting is beautiful. Breakfast in the morning was excellent and a real highlight of our stay. However, our arrival experience was a little underwhelming. When we asked at reception about local walks, the lady on duty explained she wasn’t local and didn’t know of any nearby routes. (It’s surprising for a hotel in the Lake District not to be able to offer such advice.) Fortunately, a helpful member of the bar team stepped in and gave us some great suggestions, allowing us to plan our day. Later, after being delayed in Keswick due to a lack of available taxis, we returned to the hotel at 8.30 pm. Unfortunately, we were told that no food could be served at this time—not even a dessert—which was disappointing after a long day. Overall, the hotel itself is charming and well-presented, but it feels noticeably understaffed, and that really impacts the overall guest experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in a lovely setting.

Lovely stay and hopefully they will continue to do so. Lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sebastien

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice, quiet surroundings and the perfect view you will expect from a hotel this price. The food is above expectation with a totally different menu 2 nights of stay. A final point that the staff are amazing particularly April and Poppy, fantastic waitresses who care for their guests dinner, stay and well being.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple of days away in April

Beautiful scenic location. Hotel condition and all furnishing as new. Room extremely comfortable. Staff impeccable, not to be faulted. Food superb. Bar prices high. Lounge a bit bright…. Need table lamps rather than ceiling lights to give better ambience. Overall excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, personable and local staff who created a great atmosphere at the hotel. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Lovely stay. Nice spacious room. Very comfy beds. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stop over on way to Scotland. We’ve stayed before. We like the hotel and the refurb looks good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous refurbished hotel, very modern but in a traditional way given its location. We had a garden suite (Millican Dalton) which was an absolute delight, very spacious and quiet, views over fields & hills. The only fault, although minor was there is no fridge in the room and there is a patio area with table & chairs with view to the hills but it hadn’t been cleaned for sometime, lots of moss & quite slippy. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights & the food quality was very good & presented beautifully. Great breakfast menu. All the staff were very attentive, friendly and went out of their way to make the stay enjoyable. The plus point for us is that they only have a couple of rooms for dogs & dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant. Don’t get me wrong, I like dogs, but I don’t want to stay in a room where they have been & I certainly don’t want to eat in a restaurant with them when most guests are dressed for dinner & unfortunately have seen dogs jump up at staff when they are trying to serve food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GORGEOUS PROPERTY SURROUNDED BY LOVELY FARMLAND WITH SHEEP
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert w

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023