Borrowdale Valley, Keswick, CA12 5UY, United Kingdom
#11 of 27 hotels in Keswick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 618 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 October 2024
Malcolm
United Kingdomroom could have been a little bigger
breakfast was great.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Dean
United KingdomNice comfortable room, Friendly/Welcoming staff, Breakfast selection and quality excellent
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Chiranjib
United KingdomNA
It’s an excellent place, what a location!! Amazing people with smiling face to attend
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Andrew
United KingdomRestricted to one, evening, menu. So, if you don't like the menu choice of the day, you have to go elsewhere to eat. However, it was a 5 course menu and other guests did say the menu was cooked to perfection, at £59 is good value for money.
Wonderful location, excellent views of cat bells and Skiddaw. Large windows with heated seating (if and when required), framed the view of the fells perfectly. Large rooms and large bathroom with bath and separate shower. Rooms clean and staff very accommodating.. Breakfast choices were excellent.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Alison
United KingdomIf you don’t order the tasting menu in advance there’s no meal available. The nearest hotel is only 10m walk up the road but you do need to book.
Gorgeous quaint hotel sitting by itself off the road - feels like another quieter world.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly & helpful staff. Breakfast was excellent, cooked to order each morning having pre-booked the day before from a good selection.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Duncan
United KingdomExcellent location, great staff and room clean and well equipped. Food was superb.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Chris
United Kingdom-
the room, the staff and the food were all excellent.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Janice
United KingdomHaving to preorder breakfast night before. No other food on offer except their “tasting” menu which rotates every 3 days and again has to be ordered night before. So if u arrive hungry you have no choice of any food that day. Bar very small and although excellent decor no welcoming atmosphere. Lounge has constant piped music
Excellent staff Spotless clean Beautiful location Good question Breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Teresa
United KingdomNothing
Beautifully decorated country house hotel, local to Keswick but away from the crowds.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Jake
United KingdomRoom (basic one) felt a little tired and dated. If you want dinner, book well in advance because they have very few tables (this was not made very clear to us)
Beautiful and tranquil setting. Easy enough to access by car and bus, but also set back from the road so no sound of cars. Rolling hills and cattle roaming all around. Perfect location to start a walk around Borrowdale (we did Catbells - fantastic, but steep) Staff very helpful and friendly. Shower very powerful and hot. Special mention for breakfast: great idea to order via QR code the previous evening. Very good quality ingredients, and lots of options!!!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Anne
United KingdomVery peaceful.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Neil
United KingdomAll very good.
the location is excellent , set back from the road in quiet deciduous woodland. a quiet first class hotel with friendly staff and great food
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Craig
United KingdomA beautiful quite location was dampened from internal noise. We didn't stay for dinner as only a set menu option.
Location is amazing! Breakfast was great. Room was nice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Dave
United KingdomRaining!
Mark the host was exceptional
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Alan
New ZealandOnly issue we had was with the stone chippings on the paths and driveway outside which meant we had to carry our heavy suitcases from the car rather than wheeling them along
Friendly and helpful staff Decent sized room and bathroom Comfortable beds Very good breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Michael
United KingdomHotel has some wonderful bits, but bedroom was charged at a premium rate and was very average. Maybe just the room I had, but very average furniture and decor. Overpriced.
Lovely building. Great beds, quality bedding. breakfast very good and staff were lovely
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Cameron
AustraliaThere was only one dinner menu that you needed to book 24hours in advance in person. We arrived at 8pm and there were no food options available to us. We were also not asked about whether we would like to reserve a dinner spot for the following night. When we requested a dinner reservation the following morning it was uncertain whether a place would be available. Luckily a placement was confirmed throughout the day and the meal was delicious.
Location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Paul
United KingdomShower room had mould, needed updating, food options were to posh and typically in small quantities
Friendly, nice room
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Subha
United KingdomDinner is only available if you prebook it through online at least 24 hrs before the scheduled check-in.
The location offers a splendid view of hills and valleys. Staffs were very good and helpful. Breakfast includes a lot of variety with delicious and healthy food items. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Mcloughlin
United Arab EmiratesNothing
It was clean, the staff was pleasant and the quality of everything was good all round
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Joyce
United KingdomNot sure there was anything at all!
Lovely stay - ground floor room as requested - staff were super. Good night’s sleep in very comfortable bed and very nice breakfast - what more could we ask for?
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Deborah
United KingdomWe always love it at The Leathes Head a base for our Wainwrights. Comfy rooms, lovely staff, beautiful views and a great breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomRoom was a little tight with no where to sit but the lounge was lovely and we used it ! Only a 5 course dinner available and we would have eaten in if there had been another smaller option
Breakfast was excellent location was fab and staff were very attentive.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Cross
United KingdomWe didn’t realise the evening dinner would be so formal. We wouldn’t have booked the meal if we had realised
Stayed in July 2024
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