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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
Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

Highlights

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

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

Family Room with Bunks

Highlights

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

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

Budget Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 499 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb breakfast options, perfect for coast to coast walkers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation with great facilities in an amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff brilliant & good food, the breakfast was excellent. We are not dog owners & liked the fact dog friendly areas are cleared designated & kept well away from the breakfast & bar areas!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Comfortable, cosy and great value. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was great, but was disappointed upon arrival to find that the room hadn’t been made whatsoever. Meaning waiting for a new room and the early checkout reduced our overall time there. If it wasn’t for this issue. It would of been overall perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast, great evening meal. Would definitely reccomend stopping at The Swan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Michael

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

Comfort and convenience without braking the bank.

Great short stop for an overnight stay. Welcoming chatty staff, lovely food and clean spacious rooms. Great atmosphere and perfect location for Grasmere village. I'll certainly be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALISON MAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Donald

Good location good staff and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great view, great staff, great stay.

The hotel is in a beautiful location, the rooms were clean and spacious. The restaurant served great food and the staff were brilliant. Highly recommended and the view from the room way amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money, will be avoiding this chain

Once again really not happy with this hotel chain, had a bad experience before in Whitby and had the same experience now :( the room was like a motel room in a parking lot and extortionate price for what it was. Will be avoiding this chain in future. Staff were also rude at times and were all sat round socialising at one point when people were waiting at the bar to be severed. Not great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely no allowance for early check-in. Common areas are lovely and cozy. Great and plentiful breakfast options. We had a long haul to our room lugging suitcases up and down many sets of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Hugh

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

Overnight Stay

Very good service. Room was spotless and breakfast tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Excellent stay. Great staff, food, drink, surroundings! Just bas pillows! 😩
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lots of character. Lots of neat nooks and crannies. Beautiful grounds. Nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for us. Staff absolutey brilliant. Very dog friendly. Superb outside space. Food excellent choice and great quality very well cooked. Only negative was our bathroom which for the larger gentleman was a little small, but clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024