Grasmere

Grasmere is a charming village situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District. A lake of the same name lies a couple of hundred yards to the south.

The village is dominated by Helm Crag (known locally as the ‘Lion and the Lamb’) and is a popular base for walkers and culture vultures (Wordsworth lived here).

Hotels

Name	Notes	Normal Rate	Oct 12	Oct 13	Oct 14
Dale Lodge Hotel	Small hotel at the southern end of Grasmere village.	£140.00	£115.00 (save 18%)	£100.00 (save 29%)	£100.00 (save 29%)
Forest Side Hotel	Set in 42 acres of landscaped and wooded gardens.	Call for rates and availability
Grasmere Red Lion Hotel	Traditional inn with many modern amenities.	Call for rates and availability
Macdonald Swan Hotel	18th century coaching inn referred to in Wordsworth’s poem The Waggoner.	£190.00	£134.00 (save 29%)	£158.00 (save 17%)	Full
Moss Grove Organic Hotel	Environmentally-friendly hotel in the centre of Grasmere.	£225.00	£125.00 (save 44%)	£125.00 (save 44%)	£125.00 (save 44%)
Rothay Garden Hotel	Recipient of numerous awards including Les Routiers Hotel of the Year.	£180.00	Full	Full	Full
Traveller's Rest	Country pub offering accommodation.	£120.00	£70.00 (save 42%)	£70.00 (save 42%)	£70.00 (save 42%)
Waterside Hotel	Next to the former home of William Wordsworth.	£170.00	£155.00 (save 9%)	£155.00 (save 9%)	£155.00 (save 9%)

Attractions & Activities

Name	Notes
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum	Former home of William Wordsworth.
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop	Discover the most celebrated gingerbread on the planet.
Rydal Mount	Former home of William Wordsworth.

Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Cafes

Name	Type	Location	Map	Notes
Jumble Room	Restaurant	Langdale Road	[View Map]	Eclectic food in funky surroundings. Awards include Les Routiers North West Restaurant of the Year. Open Wednesday – Sunday in season.
Lamb Inn	Pub	Red Lion Hotel	[View Map]	Public bar at the Red Lion Hotel.
Traveller’s Rest	Pub	A591	[View Map]	16th century roadside pub around 1 mile north of Grasmere. Offers bar and restaurant meals plus real ales (Jennings). Beer garden with good view of the surrounding fells. Games room with pool table. Also offers accommodation.
Villa Colombina	Town End	Town End	[View Map]	Café in the day, Italian restaurant at night. Next to Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum.

Review / Comment / Additional Information

Eve

Wiliams cafe in Grasmere. This is a complete rip off and the manager very unpleasant. I would not part with my cash to be served up tinned soup they refer to as homemade. Oh i forgot to mention there are a few dried sprinkled herbs on the top.

David

The Lake District National Park Authority are currently building a 4 km path around Grasmere lake. It will be accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs and follow the route walked by Wordsworth.