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The Wordsworth Hotel

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

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Nestled on the riverwalk, The Wordsworth Hotel offers a warm welcome with William's Bar serving British cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Relax by the fireplace in the lobby or stroll through the garden and enjoy in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service

Why we love this property

Riverwalk garden retreat
Stroll through a blooming garden at this Beaux Arts hotel. Situated on the riverwalk, the elegant architecture creates a picturesque setting.
Foodie's paradise
This hotel's restaurant serves British cuisine for a memorable dining experience. A bar and full breakfast round out the culinary delights.

Room options

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Cosy double room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy double room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Herdy Shop - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helm Crag - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dove Cottage - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 21 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 22 min drive
  • Foxfield Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chesters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Wordsworth Hotel

When you stay at The Wordsworth Hotel , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. For a bite to eat, guests can check out William's Bar, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Special features

Dining

William's Bar - This bistro specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.00 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard

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 currently open?

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

Does The Wordsworth Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Wordsworth Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Wordsworth Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, sailing, and water skiing. The Wordsworth Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Yes, William's Bar offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Wordsworth Hotel like?

The Wordsworth Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Dove Cottage and 13 minutes' walk from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

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Reviews

The Wordsworth Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a wide range of options, generous portions, and excellent service. (15 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including the pool, sauna, and jacuzzi, were clean, tidy, and a welcome addition to the stay. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Gardens
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Villages

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, super friendly staff.
Martijn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Rooms comfortable and staff attentive.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel ideal situated for the Lakes. Great service from all staff.
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff. Food was excellent, and the staff were very helpful with dietary requirements.
Suzanne, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lake District Trip

Lovely staff and great food - hotel needs a bit of tidying up as looking tired in places
Jane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay

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.
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two night stay in Grasmere

The hotel was modern and spaceous with excellant furnishings and knowledgeable staff, food and drinks were very good and parking was free and easy
Terence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
KIM, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

80th treat

Enjoyed our short stay very much. Unfortunately the spa area was not in use so couldn’t give five stars 🌟
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good !
So Chai, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

New Year Weekend.

Generally a lovely weekend, and felt homely and welcoming with staff. Weekend stop during New Year weekend. Some aspects of the fixtures and fitting did look a little tired, but overall enjoyable
Lee, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic location, our room was in the corridor to the rear of the property next lo the rear entrance which was a little noisy. Reasonable food and facilities, just felt a little dated in places, and not sure we’d give it 4 stars. That’s said we enjoyed our stay and none of the above spoiled our weekend.

8/10 Very good

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.
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location in the heart of Grasmere. Easy parking. Good breakfast. Lovely new bathroom. The room itself and the restaurant and reception areas could do with a bit of an update which would make it fabulous. Maybe removing some carpets and having wooden floors would help.
Debbie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicola, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Nicholas, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Diane, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, nice spaces outside. Room and decor very shabby. Smelled. I needed anti histamine as made allergies play up. We avoided sitting on fabric of furniture as did not look clean. Bathroom was spotless. Breakfast had good choices from menu( which was included in price of room) . Main issue hotel did not have a 5 star feel and was certainly not fabulous as rating on hotel. Com indicated
Saeemah, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Roger, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

enjoyed the stay
Jeffrey, 3-night trip