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The Wordsworth Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Cosy double room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy double room

Highlights

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

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Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9SW

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Rydal Water - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Consider a stay at The Wordsworth Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site British cuisine bistro, William's Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wordsworth Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 6 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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 available for GBP 10.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

Is The Wordsworth Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

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 Wordsworth Hotel ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Wordsworth Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is steps from The Herdy Shop, Grasmere Garden Village, and St Oswald's Church. Cocoa Hearts and Helm Crag are just steps away.

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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

10/10

Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great hotel, super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Perfect location. Rooms comfortable and staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The Lake District
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

A wonderful stay, will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Great location and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

V good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Set in wonderful country side with lovely walk around Grasmere lake close to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Great hotel ideal situated for the Lakes. Great service from all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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

I went with my partner and we had the most delightful breakfasts, gorgeous views and lovely staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

In town centre convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Lovely staff and great food - hotel needs a bit of tidying up as looking tired in places
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Lovely friendly staff. Food was excellent, and the staff were very helpful with dietary requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Really nice hotel, full of character and a great location. Looking a little tired in places, food & service was good. we were lucky enough to be upgraded on arrival. Room was very nice with excellent views from the bay window.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel staff very friendly and helpful amazing food in the restaurant, amazing choice for breakfast beautiful location rooms very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Lovely hotel, perfectly located for walking. Nice that hotel let us use their car park before and after checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10

The location was central to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

The hotel was modern and spaceous with excellant furnishings and knowledgeable staff, food and drinks were very good and parking was free and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

It was a lovely place to stay, beautiful room, beautiful village, really helpful staff. We loved the pool and jacuzzi! Good breakfast, very peaceful location. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

The room we stayed in was very comfortable. The coffee machine was a treat! The restaurant was brilliant and both dinner and breakfast were very yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely room, friendly staff and had the pool all to ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Very comfortable and quiet room. All the staff were excellent as always. A very easy place to live in a lovely setting
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022