Seatoller House in Borrowdale Valley, England

Seatoller House offers a drying room for wet hiking gear, a games room, and a library with a real fire. The honesty bar stocks local beers, gins, and a wine selection. Guests have access to gardens with mountain views, free on-site parking, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Rooms have en-suite or private external bathrooms, with garden or mountain views. The Bakehouse room opens directly onto the garden, suitable for guests with dogs. All rooms are non-smoking and heated, with free toiletries and baths or showers.

The restaurant serves homemade four-course dinners with locally sourced ingredients, at communal tables. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options, with packed lunches available for walkers. The menu caters to gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs, with afternoon tea and cake provided daily.

Seatoller House sits at the foot of the Honister Pass in Borrowdale Valley, with direct access to walks up to the Gables and Scafell. Derwentwater Lake and Keswick are 9 km away, and Buttermere is 8 km away. A bus stop outside the hotel connects to Keswick and other Lake District towns.

The hotel has designated rooms for accommodating dogs, with direct garden access from some rooms. Family rooms are available, and the shared lounge and garden provide space for children. Pets are welcome throughout common areas, and a pub next door allows dogs in its dining area.

Dining: Homemade four-course dinners with local ingredients

Amenities: Drying room, honesty bar, and games room

Accommodation: En-suite and pet-friendly rooms

Location: Foot of Honister Pass in Borrowdale Valley

Experience: Communal dining around large oak tables