The Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel has panoramic views of the valley and the ... more
surrounding English Lake District. Nestling peacefully in two acres of wooded gardens on the edge of the ancient hamlet of Grange (near Keswick).This charming Lakeland h...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Originally a magnificent private residence Borrowdale Gates maintains the homely ... more
atmosphere of a genuine country house Set in an outstanding location widley regarded as the best walking area in the Lakes District on the edge of the ancient hamlet of ...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Friendly and efficient staff Disadvantages: None!
I have just returned from a fantastic visit to the Lake District staying just outside Keswick
Having previously stayed in Keswick itself at the Skiddaw Hotel, which I have previously reviewed, I decided that this time I would like a more rural location. I decided to stay at the Skiddaw's sister hotel, the exceptional Lodore Falls hotel.
Location
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The Lodore Falls hotel is located overlooking Lake Derwentwater in the Borrowdale Valley which is in the North Lakes area of the Lake District and is part of the Lake District Hotels Group. It has views of Loughrigg and Helm Cragg
It is built of traditional Lakeland Slate and has been there for over 200 years. Standing in over 40 acres with both lake frontage and the dramatic backdrop of the stunning Lodore Falls and the surrounding mountains I could not have wished ...
Advantages: Very Central Location Disadvantages: At first - not easy to find
I stayed at this hotel in April 2005 on my first solo visit to the Lakes. I wanted a good quality hotel with excellent facilities and I wasn't disappointed.
Location
The Skiddaw Hotel is located in the centre of Keswick in the Lake District, on the main pedestrian precinct close to the Moot Hall where you will find the towns tourist information office.
Do not be fooled by the current picture on their website, you cannot drive to the main door as they have now paved the town. Your best bet is to park up at one of the main town car parks and walk to the hotel. Once there you can ask them where their car park is, however they only have a couple of spaces. If you cannot park there they can provide you with a permit to park free in the public car parks for which you will need to pay a small refundable deposit of £20. The closest ...
Advantages: Interesting if you like James Bond Disadvantages: If you don't like Bond its not for you
I visited the museum in June this year whilst having a short break in the Lakes with my other half.
Unfortunately it rained most of the time (but hey I expect that now when I visit the Lakes!) so on one rainy day we drove up from Windermere to visit the Bond Museum in Keswick.
I must admit we did this originally because we thought it would pass a few hours and most importantly keep us dry!
I thought it would be a bit boring to be honest, but couldn?t come up with another plan so my other half won.
I can however report that I was pleasantly surprised and, shock horror, actually enjoyed the experience!
A Bit of Museum Background
The James Bond Museum is a relatively new attraction in Keswick, opening in April 2009.
The collection at the museum has been put together by James Bond fanatic, Peter Nelson ...
