Lake District Hotels in Keswick and the Borrowdale Valley, English Lake District

Not only is the scenery and the nearby lake,displayed outside the reception area.
Derwentwater giving spectacular views, but the fellsBorrowdale is a  steep sided glacial valley set
are some of the best in the county for walking. Theamongst mountainous countryside. Borrowdale runs
most famous fell being Scafell Pike, the largestfor nearly ten miles from the the mighty 977m
mountain in England standing at a stagering 978Scafell Pike down to the shores of Derwentwater at
metres (3209 feet). This dominates the panoramaKeswick.
for miles around.The Borrowdale valley is dominated by the 3 mile
There are many Lake District hotels in the arealong lake of Derwentwater. It is very close to
ranging from small b & b's to luxury Lake DistrictKeswick and with large connections with Beatrix
hotels with leisure facilities. One such hotel is thePotter. There are easily accessible points to get
Borrowdale Hotel which is Nestled at the foot ofdown to the lake with a path that runs all around the
Shepherd's Crag in the beautiful valley of Borrowdale.shore. It is a very popular area with lovers of all
This hotel has a totally unique atmosphere envelopingactivities and it is one of the few pieces of water in
the visitors from the moment they arrive. Warm andthe Lake District that has retained its peaceful
welcoming fires in Winter and cool drinks andatmosphere. Past the impressive Lodore Falls Hotel, is
strawberry teas on the lawns in the Summer servedthe attractive village of Grange in Borrowdale. It is
with a smile.    reached over a striking double arched bridge and is a
Built in 1866 the Borrowdale Hotel has an interestingpopular destination for rest and food.
history and many charming artifacts adorning theThe northern and western Lake District is becoming
walls, such as old hotel prints, Victorian coffeemore and more popular due to the overcrowding of
grinders and silver salvers, plate warmers and brassthe South lakes, for example Windermere, Ambleside
bedpans - not forgetting the original 41 room bells,and Grasmere. The north and west is not only quiet
which, although no longer working, are still proudlyand peaceful but also has the most dramatic scenery.