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Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Property class: 4
Riverside tranquility awaits at this peaceful retreat where guests relax on scenic grounds and enjoy quality dining between adventures

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A dining area with tables set for two, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and two hanging lamps. - Borrowdale Gates Hotel (Keswick)
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors. - Borrowdale Gates Hotel (Keswick)
A two-story building with large windows and a garden in front. - Borrowdale Gates Hotel (Keswick)
A lush green landscape with tall trees and a distant view of a house surrounded by mountains. - Borrowdale Gates Hotel (Keswick)
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles. - Borrowdale Gates Hotel (Keswick)
Borrowdale Gates Hotel by the river offers a terrace and garden for unwinding after exploring. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with in-room WiFi to stay connected. Concierge staff provide helpful guidance for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a potted plant, and a window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a green upholstered chair, a window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and framed artwork on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Garden Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, a mirror, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Keswick, Borrowdale Gates Hotel is in a rural area and on a river. Theatre By The Lake and Derwent Pencil Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Keswick travel guide
Map
Grange-In-Borrowdale, Keswick, England, CA12 5UQ

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and snow-capped peaks.
    Derwentwater
    7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A rocky path through a valley with grassy hills and a cloudy sky.
    Honister Slate Mine
    25 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bowder Stone
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • beach near Park Neb
    9 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lodore Falls
    11 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jaspers Coffee House
  • Royal Oak
  • The Wainwright Pub
    10 min drive
  • The Yew Tree 1628
    7 min drive
  • Grange Cafe
    5 min walk

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

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

Pets not 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Borrowdale Gates Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Borrowdale Gates Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Borrowdale Gates Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Derwentwater and Bowder Stone. Lodore Falls and Catbells Lakeland Walk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Borrowdale Gates Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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Excellent hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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Room was excellent and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Setting was lovely and staff attentive. They seemed a bit shorthanded at first blush but we were well attended throughout. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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Fabulous staff Room very clean Lovely restaurant a lovely view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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First impression of the hotel at check-in was exceptional- Stephen was very welcoming and friendly, and we knew it was going to be an incredible stay! In fact, encounters with the staff from bartender, restaurant and housekeeping were all friendly, engaging, and positive. The location was serene and relaxing with incredible 360-degree views of mountains and pastures! Inside, there were several cozy areas to relax and unwind. I would also recommend booking a dinner reservation for fine dining as the food was incredible (2AA Rosette) and the ambience as well, with large windows to enjoy the surroundings! Highly recommend this hotel! (Party of 5)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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The hotel staff were very friendly. The room was comfortable in a beautiful setting. There is easy access to footpaths in the area and several options for getting around. The restaurant food was outstanding except for one meal, they ran out of game hem and replaced it with chicken, and the chicken was dry. Otherwise it would be nice to have some pillow options, with both foam and feather available. Overall it was excellent and I highly recommend it. Hoping we can go there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Excellent, personable and local staff who created a great atmosphere at the hotel. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

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Lovely stay in a lovely setting.

Lovely stay and hopefully they will continue to do so. Lovely setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Joel

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Pretty remote so if you’re out driving, make sure you become familiar with the (fairly convenient) bus schedule, although it’s a half mile from the bus stop, or be prepared to pay a healthy taxi/Uber fare from Keswick. The grounds are lovely and rooms/common areas well-maintained. Breakfast doesn’t start until 0745, very inconvenient for an early start. Staff could be a little more helpful in pointing out bus schedule, local attractions, arranging cabs, etc. a nice experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

ian

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Staff friendly and very professional. very clean, the grounds of the hotel was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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Very clean modern spacious room. Friendly helpful staff and lovely food. Hotel is in a great location for local walks. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Derek

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Our room, on the first floor, was excellent with lovely views. The food was of a high quality and the service was very good except on one of our three evenings when we were forgotten about and it took at least three complaints to get our meal started. On this occasion we were in the restaurant for about two hours and it took 45 minutes before we got our starter. This was a shame because otherwise everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sebastien

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Morna

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Excellent hotel

Lovely stay. Nice spacious room. Very comfy beds. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Richard

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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
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10/10 Excellent

John

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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
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8/10 Good

Hannah

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Great food at both breakfast and evening meal, friendly staff, great views & recently decorated. However staff on the phone weren’t very helpful when I accidentally booked the wrong rate, and it took quite a while to amend despite ringing up immediately. We were also staying in room 2, which was lovely but a lot smaller than the photos and was a bit small for 2 adults. Coffee’s were also charged extra at breakfast which wasn’t made clear.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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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
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6/10 Okay

Gail

The overall cleanliness of the hotel & the service was wonderful with the exception of a grumpy woman behind the bar her service was awful, she didn’t even come to take my order for lunch I waited 40minutes I even had to go & ask & order it myself up at the bar, it wasn’t even busy. She wasn’t very helpful it was as though she didn’t like the job! Her approach to customers wasn’t great really to be honest. But I certainly give 5 stars to all the other staff in the restaurant & especially the lady at reception. Thank you to those staff that made up for the grumpy one with glasses.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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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
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10/10 Excellent

robert w

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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Gorgeous setting and so quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yosihaki

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Perfect accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025