Quick Announce

Lake District Hotels Limited are pleased to announce the purchase of the Borrowdale Hotel, Derwentwater, near Keswick, the sixth addition to the Lake District Hotels Limited group.

Already in the group are Inn on the Lake at Ullswater, Lodore Falls Hotel at Derwentwater, George Hotel at Penrith and Skiddaw Hotel and Kings Arms Hotel both Keswick. The Borrowdale Hotel is now being run fully by Lake District Hotels and they are said to be very pleased at being able to have the hotel within their portfolio of Lake District bed and breakfast.

Nestled at the foot of Shepherd’s Crag in the beautiful valley of Borrowdale, this hotel has a totally unique atmosphere enveloping the visitors from the moment they arrive. Warm and welcoming fires in Winter and cool drinks and strawberry teas on the lawns in the Summer served with a smile.

Built in 1866 the Borrowdale Hotel has an interesting history and many charming artifacts adorning the walls, such as old hotel prints, Victorian coffee grinders and silver salvers, plate warmers and brass bedpans - not forgetting the original 41 room bells, which, although no longer working, are still proudly displayed outside the reception area.

Borrowdale is a  steep sided glacial valley set amoungst mountainous countryside. Borrowdale runs for nearly ten miles from the the mighty 977m Scafell Pike down to the shores of Derwentwater at Keswick.

The Borrowdale valley is dominated by the 3 mile long lake of Derwentwater. It is very close to Keswick and with large connections with Beatrix Potter. There are easily accessible points to get down to the lake with a path that runs all around the shore. It is a very popular area with lovers of all activities and it is one of the few pieces of water in the Lake District that has retained its peaceful atmosphere. Past the impressive Lodore Falls Hotel, is the attractive village of Grange in Borrowdale. It is reached over a striking double arched bridge and is a popular destination for rest and food.