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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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Porch
Exterior
Lounge
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (9)

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

Feel at home (6)

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

Room options

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Cosy double room

Cosy double room

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 January 2025
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About the area

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
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

The Wordsworth Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 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 travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 38 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site parking is limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift

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
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises 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 checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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 accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

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 that you 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.
Is parking offered on site at The Wordsworth Hotel ?
Yes. Parking spaces 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 such as hiking, sailing and waterskiing. 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.

The Wordsworth Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

The Lake District
Marek, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

STEWART, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

We wre disappointed that our room was never serviced in any way. The hotel was pleasant , breakfasts were great, but beds should be made every morning, we would not stay again.
STEWART, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lorna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
Katherine, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The Wordsworth used to be a very distinctive hotel with a pool/ Spa . Had we known it now belonged to the Inn Collection we certainly wouldn’t have stayed . Although our bedroom was clean and the bathroom modern , that can’t be said about the rest of the hotel. The carpets in the hotel are old and stained and everything in need of a refurbishment . Definitely wouldn’t stay again
fiona, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Rooms comfortable and staff attentive.
Mark, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

There were some contact lenses stuck on the bathroom floor so it clearly hadn't been properly cleaned. Breakfast was ok. Had to wait about 10 minutes before someone arrived at reception. Wouldn’t class it as a 4 star experience
Mark, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lorenz, 1-night trip
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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 with friends
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8/10 Very good

Graham, 1-night trip
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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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gareth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nancy, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

In town centre convenient
Carole, 5-night romance trip
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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
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6/10 Good

Lyndsey, 2-night family trip
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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
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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 romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

enjoyed the stay
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, super friendly staff.
Martijn, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Wordsworth hotel grasmere
Entrance from the car park old, scuffed with dirty carpet and maintenance buckets and ceiling debris , not a good start . £289 for a suite that had scaffolding covering main windows and no blind . Workmen could be heard next morning . Sash window by the bed could not be opened as it had two screws to stop it. Extractor fan didn’t work in the bathroom ..Outside terrace dirty and therefore unusable on a pleasant evening. Main restaurant dirty , service slow and didn’t take correct orders at breakfast . Menus identical to all other hotels with hotel names differing eg Wordsworth burger . Not one member of staff seemed to be happy , pleasant or courteous. No locals seem to be employed here either . Standards have seriously lowered and this hotel is living on its previous reputation.
Tim, 1-night trip
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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 romance trip
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