Here we list those members
who provide a wide selection of
accommodation for the
business traveller or tourist - from
budget to luxury
hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest
houses.
The Lake District National Park covers almost 900 square
miles, with at least 16 ‘great’ lakes, tarns, valleys,
villages and even beaches! Home to England’s five
highest mountains and the UK’s deepest lake.
Situated at the Northern
end of Grasmere, yet just 5 minutes walk into
the village centre.
Raise View House has
uninterrupted views of Easedale and surrounding
fells.
Explore some of the most beautiful parts
of the Lake District with easy access for many
glorious walks. 5 miles from Ambleside.
All bedrooms are en-suite and enjoy fine views.
A traditional Cumbrian breakfast is included.
Licensed bar and lounge for guests' use.
Strictly non smoking. Children over 12 years
welcome.
Glenthorne is less
formal than a hotel with a guest house
atmosphere. Built in 1834 and set within its own
grounds with magnificent fell views. The
accommodation is located just 5 minutes from
Grasmere village. Glenthorne prides itself on
its friendly welcome, good cooking from fresh
ingredients and restful, beautiful location.
Full board includes
breakfast, dinner, afternoon tea and a packed
lunch to eat in or out with access to all rooms
and grounds throughout the day. The Glenthorne
tradition of tea and cakes made freshly in the
kitchen is provided for all of full board guests
and is available to others for a small fee. Tea
is served in the garden if the weather is fine,
otherwise in the lounge. Hot drinks are
available at all times in the main house and in
all rooms. Glenthorne offers a host of
facilities, which are available to all guests
and include lounge, quiet room, function & games
room, drying rooms and bicycle storage.
The Swan Hotel
is one of the oldest hotels in the Lake
District. Nestled in the Cumbrian
countryside, with views across the Fells
and access to several challenging trails,
this cosy and inviting hotel is ideal for
walkers and cyclists.
With open sunny vistas in summer and blazing log
fires in winter, The Swan is the ideal base for
exploring the wonders of the Lake District.
Make your trip to the Lake District one to
remember with a stay in one of the Swan Hotel's
Feature Rooms. Each with its own unique character,
these spacious rooms offer views of either the
garden or the fells and some feature canopy or
four-poster beds. Choose from a double or a suite
and relax with a glass of complimentary sherry.
Situated on the shores of Grasmere Lake the Waterside Hotel in Grasmere is the perfect getaway destination for anyone wishing to explore and really appreciate the unique beauty of the English Lake District. Guests will find themselves truly in the heart of the Lake District with access to great walks and of course fantastic
scenery. The hotels gardens sit alongside Grasmere Lake and are surrounded by fells and mountains that charm guests and visitors alike time and time
again. The hotel is just a short stroll from the beautiful village of Grasmer... more
Situated in a quiet corner of Grasmere overlooking the lake and surrounded by majestic fells. Just 2 minutes walk from the village centre. The hotel stands in one acre of
beautifully tendered gardens which boast an outdoor swimming pool and putting green. There is also a private pier on the lake
shore.
The hotel has two great guest lounges which are spacious and light and have panoramic views of the surrounding fells. On chilly days there is a roaring log fire and a selection of board games or magazines to relax with. The Gold Rills position in t... more
A warm welcome awaits you at the Macdonald Swan Hotel in Grasmere. Originally a coaching Inn dating back to the 1600s the charming ambience and relaxing atmosphere creates the perfect place to slow down and unwind and let our caring team look after you.
The Macdonald Swan Hotel (to which Lake District poet William Wordsworth affectionately refers in his poem The Waggoner) is the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. It prides itself on its centuries old reputation for true English Hospitality and personal service, and welcomes back many... more
Rothay Garden is no ordinary hotel. Situated on the edge of picturesque Grasmere village, and nestling in two acres of riverside gardens surrounded by majestic fells, Rothay Garden the Lake Districts newest four-star hotel - is the perfect choice for a relaxing Lakeland break.
Rothay Garden has recently benefited from a £2 million redevelopment programme. 25 beautiful bedrooms, five Loft Suites, an elegant candlelit conservatory restaurant overlooking the gardens, chic lounge bars and two-AA rosette awarded food all combine to ensure you have... more
Forest Side is set within 42 acres of beautifully landscaped, wooded gardens. These gardens provide a stunning and fruitful home to deer, Herdwick sheep and lambs, red squirrels, a badger sett and of course rabbits! A menagerie now you can be a part of! Inside you will be greeted by a warm friendly smile and in cooler weather, a roaring log fire (of which there are four) which are regularly
lit. A guest of the long-standing house of Forest Side has the choice of three large lounges to relax, unwind and enjoy a drink in, with the company of frien... more
An original 16thC coaching inn on the outskirts of Grasmere village, The Travellers Rest epitomizes the traditional Lakeland inn. Full of old world charm and character with oak beams and inglenooks, roaring log fires in winter and beer gardens with panoramic views in summer, comfortable bedrooms, real ale and award winning food.... more
Set in the very heart of the picturesque village of Grasmere, The Harwood bed and breakfast hotel is the most perfect location to explore all that this idyllic area has to offer. The 200 year old traditional Cumbrian property has undergone extensive refurbishment and modernisation using local craftsmen and local materials and now offers some of the most luxurious accommodation for couples in Cumbria.
Each of our 6 fabulous double en-suite rooms has its own uniqueness with exceptionally high quality furnishings. Flat screen TVs, internet connect... more
Grasmere - a quaint and tranquil Lake District Village, home to Wordsworth and praised in poetry and art ever since! The Grasmere Red Lion Hotel - a traditional Lake District Inn, enjoying village centre location and boasting breathtaking views of the fells. With sumptuous bedrooms and lounges, this luxury hotel accommodation offers guests the perfect base from which to explore
England's most beautiful National Park.
47 En-suite bedrooms and Club Rooms exude comfort and feature an array of facilities and services, such as an in-room refreshments... more
A beautifully refurbished contemporary styled hotel in the central Lake District offering amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Set in 3 acres of its own mature gardens. The new Lodge Restaurant offers fantastic modern cuisine from our renowned head chef and the adjoining public bar Tweedies offers an excellent selection of real ales, world beers, wines and bistro style food.... more
Organic Bed and Breakfast (AA 5 GOLD STAR HIGHLY COMMENDED 2007-2008 Guest Accommodation) in the centre of Grasmere, the heart of the Lake District. Refurbished using as many natural products to reduce environmental and carbon impact, and providing exceptionally high quality furnishings hand made from reclaimed timbers, spa baths and showers in all rooms, flat screen TVs, Bose entertainment systems, free
high-speed internet, duck down duvets and pillows, super king size beds, filtered water removing chlorine and pesticides, natural clay paints.... more
The Grasmere Hotel is a delightful small Victorian Country House Hotel with award-winning Restaurant, set in the heart of the English Lake District and on the edge of Grasmere Village in an acre of informal gardens through which the River Rothay flows. It has a reputation for fine food and excellent service.
The Grasmere Hotel has been recently refurbished throughout and offers a high standard of decor and comfort
throughout. Our Poets Garden Suite, new for 2007, awaits honeymoon and anniversary couples, offering space and privacy, overlooking t... more
Set in several acres of beautiful gardens and grounds on the shore of Lake Grasmere, this elegant Victorian hotel is set in the heart of the Lake District National Park with impressive views of the Lakeland fells yet still within easy reach of the M6. The Waterside Hotel is situated directly opposite Dove Cottage, the home of Wordsworth, and it is the perfect location for exploring the Lake District. All 72 guest rooms are comfortably decorated, combining ancient and modern amenities.
The Red Lion Hotel in Grasmere is the perfect base for a holiday in the Lake District. Artists and poets have been drawn to this area of the Lake District since Wordsworth's time.
The Wordsworth Hotel is situated in the heart of Grasmere and has peaceful lounges and a conservatory looking out across landscaped gardens to the fells beyond.
William Wordsworth and his wife Mary thought the
small village of Grasmere was paradise. Today, the village is just as
picturesque but far less peaceful due to high tourism in the area. Located
on the shore of Grasmere lake, Grasmere is ideal for walkers due the
glorious surroundings. Helvellyn mountain nearby adds to the splendour.
Gingerbread has been made here since 1854, and each participant in the
annual rush-bearing service is given a piece, bearing the face of St.
Oswald. The area's largest annual event is the famous sports day, also in
August, when fell running and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling take
place.