Standing proudly in the heart of Grasmere village and cradled by two acres of glorious gardens, you'll find the historic Wordsworth Hotel. Once the Earl of Cadogan's shooting lodge, our grand country mansion offers the ideal retreat to soak up the picture-postcard views of the lakes and experience the sense of space, fresh mountain air and secluded beauty spots that inspired two centuries' worth of Romantic poets and painters.
Perfectly positioned in the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District, it's a place where you can reconnect with nature, ramble across the fells, watch the sunset or take an open water swim. And there are few better places to inspire literary or artistic creativity than the landscapes that once served as the muse for William Wordsworth and the Heaton Cooper brothers.
Perfectly positioned in the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District, it's a place where you can reconnect with nature, ramble across the fells, watch the sunset or take an open water swim. And there are few better places to inspire literary or artistic creativity than the landscapes that once served as the muse for William Wordsworth and the Heaton Cooper brothers.
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For the best rooms at the best rates and with the best perks, it's always best to book direct with us. Make a break for the Lakes this autumn and discover some of Britain's best-loved scenery. With glistening tarns, lush green valleys, and the chocolate-box village of Grasmere right on the doorstep, it's all waiting for you.
Our 38 bedrooms and suites are equipped with everything you need for a restful and relaxing stay. Luxuriously decorated in a style befitting this grand country house, the rooms feature the finest Egyptian cotton bedlinen, flat screen televisions, direct-dial telephones, WIFI internet access and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
Our beautiful hotel gardens, cradled by mountains all around, are the perfect natural setting for our indoor heated swimming pool. Round off a day's sight-seeing with a dip in the pool and soothe tired muscles in our sauna and jacuzzi. We're proud to help our local community too - meaning that our pool is closed for school swimming on Mondays during term time between 1pm and 2.15pm.
With so many shimmering lakes, lush green valleys, ancient woodlands and mighty fells to explore it's a perfect place to get out and experience the great outdoors, whatever the weather throws your way. Grasmere bustles with walkers - and for good reason. Take a look at our walking guide for some suggested routes.
Slumbering mountains, a shimmering lake, the peaceful, picture book beauty of Grasmere village - as stunning settings go, The Wordsworth is hard to beat. Once the holiday residence of the Earl of Cadogan, now an elegant 4-star hotel and spa, we've retained the romantic period character of the building and added all the comforts today's discerning guests expect.
Reviews (10)
Insan Olmaya Geldim
Jan 03, 2022
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How this hotel has positive reviews i honestly don’t understand. Either people stay in very poor conditions at home or the two rooms we were given were the worst coincidently?!
I don’t want to comment much but..
We hated our rooms somehow no oxygen! I wont even complain about the views!
Will we stay again? OH NO!!
I don’t want to comment much but..
We hated our rooms somehow no oxygen! I wont even complain about the views!
Will we stay again? OH NO!!
Lynn Churchill
Dec 15, 2021
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David Ash
Dec 07, 2021
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December visit, beautiful decorations, roaring fire. Lovely staff, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Good with young children, activity sheet menu and crayons, staff were relaxed and communicated well with the children too. Peaceful setting with very good food. Great for a late lunch on a winters afternoon.
Peter McDermott
Dec 04, 2021
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Mark Haines
Oct 31, 2021
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I would like to thank the staff at this hotel for being absolutely wonderful last night.
My family were driving back to our accommodation, in the dark, but were still about an hour away in torrential rain. Having already basically driven through a waterfall cascading onto the road just past Keswick, between Grasmere and Ambleside we found that the roads were completely blocked by flooding.
Finding ourselves stranded, and with our young children becoming increasingly upset and frightened, we tried to find a hotel for the night in Grasmere. After drawing blanks elsewhere, we ended up at the Wordsworth
My family were driving back to our accommodation, in the dark, but were still about an hour away in torrential rain. Having already basically driven through a waterfall cascading onto the road just past Keswick, between Grasmere and Ambleside we found that the roads were completely blocked by flooding.
Finding ourselves stranded, and with our young children becoming increasingly upset and frightened, we tried to find a hotel for the night in Grasmere. After drawing blanks elsewhere, we ended up at the Wordsworth
Steve Steele
Sep 20, 2021
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Had our wedding here and stayed 3 nights here. Catalin, the manager, and all his staff could not have been more helpful and supportive. We had the best day with amazing afternoon tea reception. The weather, fortunately, was gorgeous, so the grounds here are a stunning backdrop for the pictures.
The room was exceptional and breakfast choice really good.
Overall, 5 stars from us and highly recommended.
The room was exceptional and breakfast choice really good.
Overall, 5 stars from us and highly recommended.
J'Enna Flynn
Sep 04, 2021
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Loved this hotel, the stay, the staff, service, everything was great! Food was lovely and the staff were friendly and helpful. My only reservation was that when my husband and I came back from dinner, we didn’t realise the hotel was shut and locked at 10.30pm. We had to ring the doorbell and waited for the night porter to open the door for us and let us in. Apart from that, a great stay.
Bill Hilton
Aug 16, 2021
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Kathy Murray
Jul 27, 2021
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Spent 5 nights at the Wordsworth hotel. Covid restrictions applied but worked very well. Great location with amazing scenery and walks nearby. The staff were amazing. So helpful. The waiters in the restaurant and bar were very professional and extremely helpful. The restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
Paul Evans
May 17, 2021
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