The Wordsworth Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Porch
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lounge
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Wordsworth Hotel sits along the riverwalk, where travelers find William's Bar offering British cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After meals, guests can relax by the fireplace in the lobby, wander through the garden, or connect using the in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Executive Suite

Highlights

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Cosy double room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 0.2 km
  • Dove Cottage - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬4 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 smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, 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

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 608 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Rooms comfortable and staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Birthday Bash

Excellent, room was spacious and clean food was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lake District Trip

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
V good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel ideal situated for the Lakes. Great service from all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Food was excellent, and the staff were very helpful with dietary requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Set in wonderful country side with lovely walk around Grasmere lake close to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Staff & service
The Lake District
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
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 Excellent

Graeme

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

Relaxing break

Staff are very friendly,hotel furniture is looking a bit dated ,food is of good quality our room was a little noisy as above kitchen but overall we would return to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In town centre convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

80th treat

Enjoyed our short stay very much. Unfortunately the spa area was not in use so couldn’t give five stars 🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

Welcoming and relaxing

Although the weather wasn't so good, excellent hotel to spend a relaxing time within. Large log fire with sofa and armchairs. Restaurant food excellent with friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wordsworth is a lovely old hotel in the centre of the beautiful village of Grasmere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed are stay. Staff very friendly and service excellent. Room was little to warm even with heating off and windows open so we had to use a fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022