Overview
Conde Nast Johansens 2025 Award-Winning Country House Hotel in Borrowdale Valley
Dining
Hazel Bank Country House offers a daily changing four-course set dinner prepared by chef Earl Aggrey. Each evening begins with pre-dinner canapés and drinks in the lounge, followed by a meal using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast includes a full English or Irish, local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.
Accommodation
Rooms at Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley include private bathrooms with L'Occitane toiletries and bathrobes. Each room offers garden or mountain views, a work desk, TV, and hypoallergenic bedding. The adults-only policy ensures a quiet environment, and some rooms feature four-poster beds and a complimentary decanter of sherry.
Location & Grounds
The hotel sits in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley, 7 km from Derwentwater Lake and 6 km from Cat Bells. Guests can walk to Buttermere and the World of Beatrix Potter from the property, with a bus stop at the foot of the drive for Keswick. The grounds include a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor furniture for watching local wildlife.
Service & Awards
Hazel Bank Hotel Keswick holds the Conde Nast Johansens 2025 Lake District Hotel award, reflecting its consistent quality. The family-run management team provides personalized service, with repeat bookings from many guests. The hotel is child-free, catering primarily to adults seeking a tranquil stay.
Wildlife & Walks
Red squirrels and deer are regularly sighted in the garden, with feeders attracting woodpeckers and house martins nesting above windows. Numerous scenic walks start directly from the hotel, including routes to Castle Crag and Watendlath. The property also offers board games and puzzles for quiet evenings indoors.
- Awards: Conde Nast Johansens 2025 Lake District Hotel
- Dining: Four-course set dinner with canapés and wine
- Rooms: L'Occitane toiletries, garden or mountain views
- Location: Borrowdale Valley, 7 km from Derwentwater Lake
- Walks: Direct access to scenic trails from the door
- Wildlife: Red squirrels visible in the garden
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Packed lunches
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley
| 💵 Lowest room price | 199 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 78.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
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