The Best Borrowdale Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Borrowdale

Borrowdale is a valley located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is known for its stunning scenery, including the fells of Scafell Pike and Great Gable. The valley is also home to a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.


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Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Grange-in-Borrowdale

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escape to the country at this privately owned, family-run hotel set in 2 acres of tranquil wooded gardens with views of the Borrowdale Valley

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a delightful Edwardian house nestled in 2 acres of mature grounds at the heart of Borrowdale and affords guests a slice of peaceful, country life

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set in extensive grounds overlooking Derwentwater, luxurious hotel with stylish rooms, fine dining and pampering spa with a thermal suite

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this traditional hotel has been welcoming guests for over a 100 years and retains a homely atmosphere, stone walls, snug bar and open fires

Scafell Hotel

Borrowdale

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a relaxing hotel set amongst Borrowdale's scenic fells offering stylish rooms, good food and a cosy bar serving over 60 malt whiskies

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an intimate, traditional country house set in 4 acres of tranquil grounds overlooking Borrowdale; elegant rooms have welcoming extra touches

Glaramara

Borrowdale

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privately owned hotel set amidst Borrowdale's stunning scenery and ideally placed to enjoy a host of outdoor activities in the area

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a tranquil retreat residing along the shores of Thirlmere with Helvellyn rising majestically behind, guests maybe lucky to spot a host of wildlife

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a peaceful, county house atmosphere purveys and there are scenic views at this hotel set in 5 acres of grounds on Derwentwater's shores

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17th century, former coaching inn set amidst spectacular scenery at the foot of Helvellyn offering well-appointed rooms many with scenic views

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a charming hotel - set amodst Borrowdale's scenic splenour - where original Victorian features blend with smart and contemporary styling

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admire the scenic views and enjoy first class dining, friendly staff and cosy accommodation in this historic inn with a glorious Lakeland setting

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a comtemporary, light and airy lodge set in a scenic spot with views of Great How, rooms are simple in style and there is an all day coffee shop

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set in a unique and unspoilt location at the foot of the Catbell Hills, all of the comfortable guest rooms enjoy stunning views of the fells

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere

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a working farm set peacefully in the Thirlmere Valley with the Helvellyn Range as a backdrop, guest rooms are cosy and traditional in style

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comfortable, well-appointed rooms - only 2 - in a Lakeland stone barn conversion that sits in a peaceful location amidst stunning countryside

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a quaint period house in a wonderful setting on the dramatic Honister Pass, ideal for walking; the excellent 4-course dinner is recommended

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chill out at this charming home stay with its well priced, cosy accommodation and relax in the stunning surroundings

 
 
 
 

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