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Reviews of Borrowdale Gates Hotel 4 stars

Grange-In-Borrowdale, Keswick, CA12 5UQ, United Kingdom

#5 of 27 hotels in Keswick

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 508 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Totally excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Personally, the staff can be a little too "blunt", and lack the personal skills you find in other hotels - sorry guys! This is the only small complaint, the rest is absolutely outstanding!

    Amazing location, really amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to anybody, particularly mentioning the chef
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed should have been larger or if possible twins as my husband has recently had a serious hip operation , I have a serious knee problem and we are both old, he is 90. There were other minor problems with the room we reported to the staff.

    All food was excellent, lounges and dining areas excellent, bedroom excellent except bed much too small. Staff all welcoming and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The whole atmosphere and staff are quite stiff. Probably this is an advantage for most of its customers but for us this was a buzz kill. Also, a bar could use a good barman/barmaid (I don't why but we were given very cold service). The only other pub in village has very short hours or is closed on some days. Wifi was quite slow.

    Amazing location, amazing views, and the right spot for multiple hiking trips.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Idyllic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication was not the best!

    Absolutely stunning location about 10 mins drive from the lovely village of Keswick.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a magnificent stay at the Borrowdale Gates Hotel. You have everything you need at the hotel. And it’s a nice getaway from the city. Close to Keswick and the beautiful hikes in the Lake District. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Friendly, comfortable gem of a hotel, well away from the tourist hotspots of the Lake District.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to leave too soon!

    We received a very warm welcome at Borrowdale Gates Hotel. The staff there were marvellous … helpful, attentive and knowledgable. A couple of suggestions that were made we would never have found on our own. We loved the comfortable bar area overlooking the fields at the back of the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, clean and great location. Staff was friendly and breakfast was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing location and very nice comfortable hotel barman especially helpful and professional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location great and staff very nice and professional

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyable break in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Part of the issue with an older property is that sometimes the layout isn't logical. We did find it a bit of a maze using the stairs for the first time. Also on a personal note I found the public rooms too hot.

    The location was beautiful, also such a good idea to put bird feeders outside the restaurant window. Kept lots of diners occupied. Breakfast was very nice , although on our last day our order was totally confused.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great accommodation.Breakfast was excellent & also evening meal !Lovely location with stunning views!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Loved my stay here was upgraded rooms food was amazing will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stunning location, staff were very helpful Gorgeous rooms and food was brilliant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Picturesque and tranquil
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really likes it all

    Location was lovely! The views were also exceptional … nice food but a bit pricey

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Second visit won't be the last - perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Loved it all

    Wonderful setting, excellent room with every need catered for - efficient and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Good expected more for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food average

    Nice setting clean accommodation

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast and dinner aren’t great for those who had some dietary limitations such diabetes.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. We went with our 2 years old boy and he also had a good time with the walks around. Hotel was clean and had everything we needed for the stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful stay, stunning location and amazing food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    A dream location. Lovely views and a great room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfasts are expensive and we'd have preferred it if this had been made more clear upfront.

    The location is great, I loved the room and the breakfasts (expensive but worth it). We also had a great time in the lounge and the staff was super helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel and restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel, and really nice large rooms, with great views likely from most rooms. Short drive to town, close to some nice hikes in the surrounding area. Restaurant in hotel is exceptional, food and service were without fault.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful garden. Beautiful restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Just a perfect hotel, in a perfect location. Staff were all amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish we stayed longer!

    The location and setting were perfect. The staff were extremely attentive and helpful at all times. Very near Keswick but far enough away that it was fairly quiet. Quality of the breakfast was outstanding (not greasy!) and the drinks offering for alcoholic and non-alcoholic options was fabulous

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were not cleaned well (floors)

    The staff were wonderful especially Freedom I think his name was

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely night in the Borrowdale valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location for walkers. Good restaurant, bar and gardens

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Will definitely be visiting again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Excellent stay clean comfortable the food in the restaurant was delicious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Stunning location and a classy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in times were unclear and different on booking.com to in the hotel and our welcome was “you’re late” despite on a phone call telling them we’d be arriving within half an hour and we did. Two sandwiches and a small selection of cheese cost £37 which was surprising.

    Location was stunning and in an ideal place to explore different areas. Room was decorated nicely and it was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

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