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