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The Borrowdale Gates

4.7(422)
Hotel

About

The Borrowdale Gates Hotel offers a refined country house setting with 3 acres of wooded grounds overlooking the Borrowdale Valley and Derwentwater. Its lounges feature winged armchairs and open fires, creating a relaxed atmosphere for informal meetings or quiet breaks.

Guest rooms are freshly renovated with modern comforts and garden views, while the in-house restaurant serves award-winning cuisine with menus that change nightly. The hotel combines peaceful surroundings with attentive service, making it a distinctive choice for small corporate retreats or executive stays in the Lake District.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with scenic countryside views
  • Intimate team dinners with award-winning cuisine
  • Multi-night stays for corporate groups

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Setting
Elegant country house with wooded grounds
Set on 3 acres of wooded land at the head of Derwentwater, the hotel offers views into the Borrowdale Valley and a peaceful countryside atmosphere. Full-length windows in the lounges look out over farm animals and the valley, creating a distinctive
Food & Beverage
Award-winning cuisine with changing menus
The hotel features a restaurant praised for its first-rate, award-winning food with nightly changing options, delivering a refined culinary experience in a country house setting.
Atmosphere
Warm, homely lounges with open fires
Guests can relax in winged armchairs by open fires in lounges that combine comfort with scenic views, fostering a welcoming and intimate environment after a day of exploring.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 422 reviews