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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Wordsworth Museum

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Garden
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
The Swan at Grasmere sits perfectly positioned near Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water. Visitors appreciate the picturesque garden views while dining at the restaurant. After exploring the nearby Wordsworth Museum, guests can return to enjoy the property's WiFi service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room with Bunks | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room with Bunks

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RF

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
Located close to Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Swan Inn

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1650
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Macdonald Swan Ambleside
Macdonald Swan Hotel
Macdonald Swan Hotel Ambleside
Macdonald Swan
The Swan at Grasmere
Macdonald Swan Hotel
The Swan at Grasmere The Inn Collection group
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Hotel
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Ambleside
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water, and Dove Cottage. Lake Windermere and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 520 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay good food good ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for Grasmere and to get to several Wainwright’s and good hikes. Staff were fantastic and everything was spot on and made a very pleasant and relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

We had a lovely stay. Our room was very comfortable, the food was excellent as were the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely room ,clean great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, good choice of food friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of this beautiful Inn. I got a warm welcome from the team and enoyed a delicious sunday roast while waiting for my room. Room 10 has a terrible view and noise from the aircon. It is spacious and nicely decorated with a large shower room. There is free parking, wifi and good facilities in the room. Breakfast is lovely and there is a wonderful beer garden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building, nice staff and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful inn, good restaurant and bar, within walking distance to Grasmere. Beautifully decorated, large rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept and looked after. Food was great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great short break.

We had a 2 night stay in December. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable. Food was great and portions generous. Free parking and WiFi were welcome. Hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sonali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons: Non responsive to messages. We requested for an early check in- no response. We asked up to make up twin beds in one of our rooms, no response. Check in was also not the smoothest. We were just handed the keys and left to find our own rooms in a maze of a hotel. Would be nice if they had a dedicated check in desk and help with luggage etc and advise on where to park and how to access your room. Pros: The hotel was lovely and rooms were comfortable. Location was idyllic as well, surrounded by hills and farms and easy walk to Grasmere Village. Staff in the dining rooms/ bar was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and very walkable. The entire area was absolutely beautiful. The room was large and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is located in walking distance to the village of Grasmere, surrounded by a lovely landscape. The Family Room with the Bunk beds was spacious and very clean, located in an annex it was truely quiet. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent but too many dogs allowed in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect setting, tasteful interiors, great rooms and the best and most welcoming staff I’ve come across in a very long time. Will definitely be coming back. Excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Christmas bolt hole

Great well located hotel to explore the Lakes from. Recently renovated and attractive decoration throughout. Busy Christmas period and staff worked really hard to keep everyone happy. Great for dogs as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Swan. We stayed in a spacious family room that comfortably accommodated us and our two children (bunk beds were a hit!) The room was spotless, comfortable and inviting. The restaurant included kid-friendly options, and everything was delicious. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer to enjoy the beautiful setting and garden. Be sure to check out the public footpath off the lane above the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous.😊We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. We had a family room, which was large and spacious. Very clean and well maintained. Dinner menu isn't extensive but there's enough to keep everyone happy, and what we had was delicious! Breakfast was very good too. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ir was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in a beautiful setting

Can’t really fault the stay, it was only one night, friendly staff on arrival. Room was great and a comfy nights sleep. Breakfast was superb. Only little thing that may help in future is not having to get up and leave your table to order at the bar, I didn’t want to leave my food and go to the bar to order another drink would have been nice to have some table service. Other than that a nice stay and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary customer service

Lovely old inn, recently renovated with lively restaurant, outdoor garden, and a very welcoming atmosphere. The customer service is extraordinary! We were waylaid by a flat tire with no support from the rental agency. The innkeepers were incredibly generous with their time, helping us get back on the road, and also showing us what makes Cumbria a special community. We will never forget our time there!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tinker

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had trouble with trains. They accommodated us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleased that we were able to switch from a rear facing room to the front of the building. Best room views are at front of the hotel but as they’re next to a busy road which could sometimes be a bit noisy it would not suit everyone. Room was spacious and comfortable. Bathroom was fabulous. Food was good and I liked the policy of trading a morning room clean/bed made service the next day for a free drink each at the bar. We aren’t messy anyway, just shook duvet and plumped up pillows so wasn’t an inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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