Borrowdale Hotel for a family gathering. We looked forward to the break which we had previously encountered on visits to the hotel. Check in dreadful, our room was a superior room which I would rate as standard but my sister and brother had very basic rooms for the same price. They would not complain. The standard of the food was... more

Having been to this Hotel several times a year we were pleased to find that this traditional Lake District Hotel had not lost any of its appeal with the recent change in ownership. The staff were the same, the food wonderful and varied and the wine list as extensive as you could wish for. The new owners have already started... more

Having just returned from the Borrowdale we feel compelled to write, especially as the previous contributor seems very unfair on this charming hotel. Yes the property has just been taken over by a local, family owed, company but from what we could tell this was only enhancing the experience of this traditional hotel. The welcome was good in all departments,... more

We arrived at the Borrowdale Hotel for a romantic short break, during which we also planned to do some walking. We looked forward to the sumptuous luxury which we had previously encountered on visits to the hotel. At first, we were delighted. Check in was pleasant, the room was small but adequate and the ambience was lovely. It appeared unchanged... more

We have just arrived home after a short break at this hotel. The room was nice and clean decoration very good and a view of the lake from our window. We think it is good value for money, the staff are all very pleasent and helpful the barman Steve is a real asset to the hotel although he appears to... more

We arrived at the Borrowdale Hotel looking forward to a very rare romantic break away from our farm. We found the hotel easily and pulled into the car park past the staff sitting outside the rear door having a cigarette break. My wife went to check in whilst I started to unpack the car, upon entering the hotel there was... more

I suspect this hotel has changed little in the last 20 or so years, and seems a little in a time warp. For me this was part of the charm and I would not hesitate to recommend the Borrowdale for a relaxing, traditional old-fashioned stay in this beautiful part of the Lake District. The bedroom was very comfortable and clean... more

We stayed here for a short break before Christmas and were pleasently surprised by the friendliness of the staff and quality of the food in the restaurant. The bedrooms need a little updating as the decour look tired, but the rest of the hotel is very homely and the roaring fire in the drawing room, where you can sit and... more

we stayed for two nights in this hotel. the service was excellent, one of the receptionists though could have been a little more friendly, all the other staff could not do enough for us and were extremely pleasant. The food on dinner bed and breakfast basis was excellent, and the service extremely good. The room we had was small ,... more