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Reviews of Borrowdale Gates Hotel 4 stars

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

#4 of 27 hotels in Keswick

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 594 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Home from home. Excellent service in an idyllic setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! I love everything.

    The beautiful gardens and views from the hotel. The amazing food offering. The team are all lovely and give great service. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Only a one night stay but will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location great room comfortable - great shower Staff helpful Breakfast lovely Good parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great and beautiful location. Very friendly personnel and helpful. My colleagues were staying at the hotel not me but we will be back next year.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely Place to Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Asked for a cot for a 2 year old, wasn’t in the room when arrived. Asked again before we headed to town for tea (5pm), returned 8pm, still not in room. Chased reception again, received cot shortly after, mesh sides ripped with hole big enough for baby to escape but put against wall to solve issue. Cot had no mattress, so bottom was rock hard. No bedding linen provided or available suitable for cots, expecting my child to sleep directly on bottom of cot as other users perhaps have (hygiene concern??). Took a single sheet from them as all they had and used pillows from chairs to make a mattress! Not great service for families needing cots.

    perfect property in a beautiful peaceful location, staff were friendly and the food was very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    A very good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very satisfying hotel, with very good bed, and bathroom with big size bath tab and shower. We enjoyed our stay in a fantastic location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike.

    All the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and the breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Amazing !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent, clean cozy and well maintained

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Really lovely wedding anniversary stay 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My husband asked for his steak to be cooked medium rare and it came out well done, so unfortunately we had to ask for this to be sent back to be re-done - although the girl was very apologetic for this, helpful and understanding in sorting ☺️ At times the service was a little bit slow in the evening and at breakfast. We had to wait approx 15 mins to get a table in the morning for breakfast

    After finding out it was our 1y wedding anniversary we had a complimentary room upgrade from a classic room to a garden suite! The room was really comfortable and lovely. They were very helpful in the restaurant asking the chef details of some of the dishes (am currently pregnant) Really friendly, chatty and helpful staff 😊 particularly the lovely girl in the restaurant (we didn’t get your name!) but you were so lovely and helpful! Beautiful gardens and surroundings - so peaceful/tranquil!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Perfect hotel in the beautiful BorrowDale valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything . Location is just perfect, quiet and remote in Borrowdale valley , the building is beautiful and the room (no 19) was an amazing size and perfectly clean and had everything we needed. The view from our room was to the garden and over the garden there was a field full of sheep which we absolutely loved . Breakfast was great. Parking was always available and the hotel grounds are amazing all round . If you like a quiet hotel deep in nature this is the one for you . Would gladly go again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 😊

    Fantastic hotel - spectacular location, great for hiking and access to other villages nearby. The staff were very organised (and friendly!) with their service. The room was very comfortable with fabulous views. Brilliant food. Cosy lounge area with board games (a nice touch). We really enjoyed this stay and look forward to returning. Thank you to all the staff for making it so special.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay IV been twice now and I'm very happy with the stay. The restaurant is one of the best iv been to and the food is amazing with the staff being very kind even the rooms are of a high standard. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Overall really enjoyed the hotel location, food and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. Restaurant had great food and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great dinner and breakfast. Wonderful staff. We will be back

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location good food and drink would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was excellent and the lounge areas were lovely and comfortable with great views

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    Excellent location, restaurant staff is excellent, top marks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom configuration, awkward. You have to squeeze between bathroom doors and shower to enter bathroom, go to the sink and only then you can close the doors. Bathroom floor wasn’t properly cleaned, lots of buildup dust and hair in the corners, but considering configuration perhaps it is difficult to clean.

    Location is excellent!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Great stay but a few more staff would make it more impressive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilets were not cleaned between 9pm and 11am the following morning. Also the upholstery was dirty in the dining room. The chairs in the folds were full of crumbs

    A beautiful view and position and lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Delicious food in stunningly beautiful spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was amazing and the location just so beautiful :)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A serene and idyllic location for a beautiful hotel run by a gracious and superb staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    9.0
    A lovely place for a relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room with good facilities. Beautiful location. Very good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    8.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge in room , garden area needs more tables and chairs , I would have preferred a walk in shower in stead of a bath with the shower over it , hate climbing in and out . No ironing board in room but you can ask for one

    The staff are lovely !! Apart from one gentleman who is quite abrupt!! He was not rude but he does not make you feel comfortable. The views are amazing , the quality of food was good . Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hotel well placed for the northern end of the Lake District but with a couple of minor issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt for the price there should have been a light over the mirror in the bathroom and I would have expected bedside lamps

    The views from the hotel were fabulous and it was very cosy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    We had a very enjoyable stay at your hotel. The room was lovely, clean, well appointed. The staff were professional yet friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful, both breakfast and evening meals. Lovely quiet location yet not far from Keswick.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    8.0
    It was a comfortable stay after a day out despite the negatives.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though the rooms were comfortable, they could do with a proper cleanup. For example- bathroom vent was coated with dust, spiderwebs were seen on ceiling, carpet feels dusty. Moreover, door leading to terrace could not be locked.

    Good location, friendly staff, ample parking, breakfast provided and dinner was good. Peaceful surroundings.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    Lovely stay!! Will come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful room and amazing breakfast. Stayed open for me to arrive after a day in the hills.

    Stayed in May 2025

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