Leathes Head Hotel
In arguably the Lake District’s most picturesque valley, Borrowdale, this Edwardian country house has spectacular views and is a favourite of outdoors lovers who like their creature comforts. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
In arguably the Lake District’s most picturesque valley, Borrowdale, this Edwardian country house has spectacular views and is a favourite of outdoors lovers who like their creature comforts. Many walks can be taken from the doorstep; on return, there’s tea by the log-burner in the lounge or on the terrace overlooking the garden with its birds and wildlife. Guests often report spotting red squirrels. ‘Well-presented’ bedrooms all have views, and are gently traditional with pale colours, soft carpets and a contemporary bathroom. One reader praised Cat Bells with its views of the eponymous fell ‘one way and over fields the other’. Chef Noel Breaks’s ‘excellent cooking’ is a big draw with a daily-changing set menu that might include treacle-cured trout with cauliflower panna cotta or duck breast with blackberries, potato and sage terrine. Lamb from nearby Yew Tree Farm is always popular. Almost all is made from scratch, including the bread, which also features at breakfast alongside dishes such as eggs Benedict and the full Cumbrian with vegetarian option. The views from the conservatory dining room guarantee a memorable meal. (SP, JB)
Hotel details
Address
Borrowdale
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5UY
England
Telephone
01768 777247
Bedrooms
11. Some on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year except 24–26 Dec.
Facilities
lounge, bar, conservatory restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), drying room, terrace, 3-acre grounds, EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible.
Background music
in public rooms.
Children
not under 15.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £150. Set 4-course dinner £48.95. 1-night bookings refused Sat May–Sept.
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