Leathes Head Hotel

Borrowdale, Cumbria

In a ‘wonderful location’, with uninterrupted valley and fell views, this Edwardian country house is an elegant retreat for outdoors lovers who appreciate their creature comforts. More

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In a ‘wonderful location’, with uninterrupted valley and fell views, this Edwardian country house is an elegant retreat for outdoors lovers who appreciate their creature comforts. There’s a log-burner in the lounge, glorious views from the conservatory dining room, and a terrace for afternoon tea; a great spot for admiring the three-acre garden with its birds and wildlife. ‘We often saw red squirrels prancing on the wall opposite.’ Bedrooms are lightly traditional, with pale colours, soft carpets and a contemporary bathroom. There is much praise for chef Noel Breaks’s ‘excellent’ cooking, focusing on locally grown, reared and foraged produce, although readers point out that dinner is a short-choice menu that changes only seasonally. Lamb from nearby Yew Tree Farm was ‘tender and full of flavour’. There is home-made bread at the nicely presented breakfast which will set you up for a day’s exploring; many walks are from the doorstep. ‘A really nice, relaxed atmosphere about the hotel; staff were delightful, attentive without overdoing it.’ (John Barnes, Sara Price)

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 Christmas and Jan (but open New Year).

Facilities

lounge, bar, conservatory restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), drying room, terrace, 3-acre grounds, public rooms wheelchair accessible, electric car chargers.

Background music

in public rooms.

Children

not under 15.

Dogs

not allowed.

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

per room B&B £150–£240, D,B&B £190–£300. Set 4-course dinner £42.95. 1-night bookings refused Sat, May–Sept.

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Comments about Leathes Head Hotel

The new owners have changed quite a lot. The former dining room is now the lounge. Dining takes place in a room like a conservatory plus an inner room. The outer room has fine views and perhaps four tables have the pleasure of these views. One often saw red squirrels prancing on the wall opposite. If the outer room is full then one has to eat in the inner room. The disadvantage here is nasty music blaring in this room. The food was good but the menu was short,with only four main items. That could be a problem if staying for several days. - John Barnes - June 2019

There was a nice relaxed atmosphere about the hotel. The staff were all delightful, attentive but not overdoing it. We enjoyed the food but apart from the ravioli, it remained the same throughout our stay. When we asked as we left the hotel, we were told it changed ‘seasonally’. In our room there was a sofa and a chaise longue so plenty of room to relax and watch the birds and red squirrels. The bathroom was small but modern, and everywhere was clean and well presented.t - Sara Price - June 2018

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