The Mary Mount Hotel - Borrowdale Valley
54.56218, -3.136626
Overview
Country house hotel on Derwentwater with 2 hectares of woodland gardens
Location & Grounds
The Mary Mount Hotel Borrowdale Valley sits on the shores of Derwentwater within 2 hectares of woodland gardens. The hotel has direct access to a jetty for the Derwentwater ferry, allowing guests to reach Keswick in 10 minutes by boat. Borrowdale Valley surrounds the property, with hiking routes such as Catbells starting from the hotel grounds.
Dining
The oak-panelled bar has an open fire and offers a regional wine list alongside the à la carte menu. The restaurant features large picture windows that look out over the lake and Borrowdale fells. Breakfast includes cooked options and a buffet, and the hotel prepares packed lunches for day excursions.
Rooms & Comforts
Rooms at the Mary Mount are en suite and include a TV and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms in the annex have underfloor heating and more spacious layouts. The hotel provides daily housekeeping and free parking on site.
Pet-Friendly Policies
Dogs are welcomed at the Mary Mount Hotel and receive a complimentary sausage during breakfast. The hotel grounds have bird feeders that attract blue tits, goldfinches and woodpeckers, visible from the terrace. Guests with dogs can eat in the conservatory restaurant area and use the outdoor seating with lake views.
Activities
Guests can go canoeing, fishing and hiking directly from the hotel, with trails around Derwentwater and into Borrowdale. The Derwentwater ferry stop at the hotel jetty provides access to other lakeside destinations. Keswick town centre is 5 km away and can be reached by boat, bus or a 1.5-hour walk along the lake.
- Location: On the shores of Derwentwater, Borrowdale Valley, 5 km from Keswick
- Grounds: 2 hectares of woodland gardens with lake views
- Dining: Oak-panelled bar with open fire and restaurant with picture windows
- Pet Policy: Dogs welcome, sausage offered at breakfast
- Activities: Canoeing, fishing, hiking, and Derwentwater ferry jetty on site
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Essential information about The Mary Mount Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 92 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 72.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
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