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The Borrowdale Hotel, dog-friendly hotel in Lake District
Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified4 Star · United Kingdom
Lake District, United Kingdom

The Borrowdale Hotel

Dogs have come here since 1866, and they still eat in the lounges

This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
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A four-star Victorian hotel at the foot of Shepherds Crag near the head of Derwentwater, open since 1866 and with log fires, a conservatory and a carving trolley that has been going for thirty-five years. Dogs are welcome in a number of rooms, and the lounges and conservatory serve every meal with a dog at your feet. It suits people who want traditional Lakeland comfort in the middle of the best walking in the district.

What we've verified

Pet fee GBP 25
Weight limit no limit kg
Up to 2 dogs
4.4 from 722 reviews
Garden / terrace access
Why it's in the collection

The Derwentwater shore path and the Borrowdale valley floor are on the doorstep, with Shepherds Crag right behind the hotel and the Lodore Falls a few minutes along the road.

Best suited for

Breakfast, lunch and dinner all work in the lounges or conservatory rather than the restaurant.

The open question

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Pet pricing

GBP 25, Per dog per night

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
GBP 25
Weight limit
no limit kg
Max dogs
2
Restaurant
No
Bar
To verify
Breakfast
To verify
Beach
None here
Pool
To verify
Garden / terrace
Yes
Spa / wellness
To verify
Lobby
Yes
Hotel photography

The property.

Where dogs can go

Verified with the hotel, honestly marked.

RestaurantNo
BarTo verify
Breakfast buffetTo verify
LobbyYes
Spa / wellnessTo verify
Main poolTo verify
Garden / terraceYes
BeachNone here
Unattended in roomTo verify

Dogs stay in a number of the bedrooms, and the hotel keeps some rooms dog free, so say which you want at booking. The lounges and the conservatory are dog friendly and you can take breakfast, lunch or dinner in either with your dog. The restaurant is people only.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: GBP 25, Per dog per night

Weight limit: no limit kg. Maximum dogs: 2.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner all work in the lounges or conservatory rather than the restaurant.

In-room amenities+

Dog beds and bowls on request. Custom dog cakes can be ordered in advance. Gardens and a Victorian veranda.

Contact+

Address: B5289, Keswick CA12 5UY, UK

Phone: +44 17687 77224

Website: lakedistricthotels.net · Google 4.4 from 722 reviews

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Lake District, on the things that actually decide a trip.

The Borrowdale HotelLake DistrictAnother PlaceLake DistrictArmathwaite Hall Hotel & SpaLake District
Dogs at breakfastlimitedNo
Dogs at dinnerNoNo
BarunknownNo
Beach accessNoneNoneNone
Pool for dogsunknownNoNo
Garden / terrace
Pet feeGBP 25GBP 15GBP 25
Stars4 StarUnknown Star4 Star
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Information last verified 2026-09-20