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The Borrowdale Gates Hotel in Lake District has refurbished its central areas and all 32 rooms and suites following a seven-figure investment.
The transformation was undertaken by the Borrowdale Gates Hotel team alongside hotel management company Providence Hotels.
The four silver star retreat, which also has two AA Rosettes for its restaurant, is located in the Borrowdale Valley in Lake District.
Originally a private residence, the Borrowdale Gates opened as a hotel in 1866.
The lounge and bar area now features sofas, an open fire with full-length windows which look out across the hotel’s three acres of wooded grounds, farm animals in the field and the Borrowdale Valley.
The refurbished rooms are equipped with all the amenities a guest may need during their stay and each has a modern bathroom.
The country house hotel offers various rooms including Classic, Deluxe and Superior rooms as well as Deluxe Family Rooms which feature a “convenient” layout for families with a twin-bedded room alongside a double-bedded room.
The Garden Suites have also been refreshed by adding finishing touches such as “plush” bathrobes and coffee machines.
The dining room will now serve a combination of traditional British dishes and classic French cuisine, created by head chef, Christopher Standhaven.
The Borrowdale Gates Hotel remained open throughout the works, which were completed in phases and carefully managed by their management company Providence Hotels.
Sue Willan, general manager, said: “We’re delighted to be showcasing the final results of our
refurbishment which has transformed the guest experience at Borrowdale Gates Hotel.
“From the outset, our goal was to create a small slice of understated luxury that reflects the stunning natural backdrop of the Lake District, and complements the superb, locally sourced menu in our restaurant and the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere our team creates for guests during their stay.”
Dagmar Jungbauer, director of operations at Providence Hotels, added: “Maintaining operations while undergoing the refurbishment was no small feat, but we wanted to ensure guests could still enjoy the comfort and hospitality they’ve come to expect from the Borrowdale Gates Hotel.
“I worked closely with Sue, Dagmar and our interior designer to create spaces that embody warmth, elegance and modernity and that connect with our guests on a personal level, offering a destination they can feel truly at home in.”
