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The Wordsworth Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Porch
Interior
Lounge
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9SW
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Showground
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wordsworth Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Cosy double room

Cosy double room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (482)
The price is AU$376
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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About the area

Ambleside

At The Wordsworth Hotel you'll be within steps of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The bistro, William's Bar, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hotel, attractions include Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 2 min walk
  • Dove Cottage - 9 min walk
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 13 min walk
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Wordsworth Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Wordsworth Hotel .

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wordsworth Hotel offers 38 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • William's Bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Wordsworth Hotel Spa
Wordsworth Hotel
Wordsworth Hotel Ambleside
The Wordsworth Hotel Spa
The Wordsworth Hotel Hotel
The Wordsworth Hotel Ambleside
The Wordsworth Hotel Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

The Wordsworth Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Wordsworth Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

No, The Wordsworth Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Wordsworth Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 607 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Wilsonville

Travelled with partner
Lovely place but one woman Catrina was amazing as she was left to do everything, check us in , run the pub and restaurant. The room was not very clean. I am handicap and it was hard to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The Lake District
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

STEWART

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

STEWART

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We wre disappointed that our room was never serviced in any way. The hotel was pleasant , breakfasts were great, but beds should be made every morning, we would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

fiona

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Wordsworth used to be a very distinctive hotel with a pool/ Spa . Had we known it now belonged to the Inn Collection we certainly wouldn’t have stayed . Although our bedroom was clean and the bathroom modern , that can’t be said about the rest of the hotel. The carpets in the hotel are old and stained and everything in need of a refurbishment . Definitely wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Rooms comfortable and staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were some contact lenses stuck on the bathroom floor so it clearly hadn't been properly cleaned. Breakfast was ok. Had to wait about 10 minutes before someone arrived at reception. Wouldn’t class it as a 4 star experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorenz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with group
We were given a very friendly welcome to this lovely hotel situated in Grassmere Village, the hotel is set in beautifully tended gardens, which unfortunately we did not get the opportunity to use because of the weather. As we were visiting with our friends from New Zealand, we had booked two rooms, both of which were beautifully decorated, clean and spacious, with very comfortable bed. We had a supply of tea coffee and biscuits which were very much appreciated. The staff were friendly and helpful and we would like to say thank you for the upgrade we received. We would definitely recommend this hotel. The village of Grassmere is lovely with a variety of places to eat and quaint little shops, also it is a good point for visiting other areas in the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful outlook, gorgeous room, helpful staff. Best place to stay in The Lakes. Bus goes right past if you want to visit other towns. Great walk around Lake Grasmere and Rydal at your doorstep. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and the wife had a really nice stay. Everything we needed was available to us. The room was nice. We really liked the garden seating area, very peaceful. We only had 1 issue during our stay, the breakfast service was unfortunately quite poor, we waited nearly 1 hour for breakfast, I asked the waitress after 45 mins and her response was we are really busy, yet we counted 4 people who came in after us who got there food before us, shame because everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In town centre convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was trying to be more up market than it was. Particularly the kitchen. If you want to serve small elegant portions they need to be perfect, they were far from perfect. Other than that apart from being forgotton at dinner and left sitting there the staff were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyndsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We have stayed here a few times now. I do think this time it felt more run down and is in need of a clean up and modernisation. On checkout we were informed that the new owners are doing this. The room was clean but the bed linen needed a change. The staff are lovely and the same ones remain and recognise us each time and make a real effort. They did upgrade our room too,and it was for a special occasion so that was lovely. Overall I felt the price we paid was quite expensive as the hotel needs a revamp, but location is brillint and it is the Lake District. Staff amazing and would like to try it again when it reopens in a year or so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were good. The room was quiet and comfortable with a good bed and sufficient space. Wifi signal not good however, so had to use mobile data instead. The staff were helpful and attentive - when we could find them because there were too few. For this reason they can't answer the phone and group head office doesn't appear to respond to voice messages. The food really let the place down. For "crusty bread" instead read "dried and tough bread" but no one came by at the right time to complain. Won't be back. Sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Henley-In-Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wordsworth hotel grasmere
Entrance from the car park old, scuffed with dirty carpet and maintenance buckets and ceiling debris , not a good start . £289 for a suite that had scaffolding covering main windows and no blind . Workmen could be heard next morning . Sash window by the bed could not be opened as it had two screws to stop it. Extractor fan didn’t work in the bathroom ..Outside terrace dirty and therefore unusable on a pleasant evening. Main restaurant dirty , service slow and didn’t take correct orders at breakfast . Menus identical to all other hotels with hotel names differing eg Wordsworth burger . Not one member of staff seemed to be happy , pleasant or courteous. No locals seem to be employed here either . Standards have seriously lowered and this hotel is living on its previous reputation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024