Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Superb views
Excellent food quality
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms showing signs of wear
Some rooms overpriced
Handling of departure issue

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Rooms need a little extra TLC, with some signs of wear and tear noted.
Service
9.15
Staff are friendly and professional, providing excellent service.
Location
9.35
Location is superb with great views of the lake and easy access to the area.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms are comfortable but some guests felt they were a bit cramped.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities like the boot room are appreciated though some room aspects need improvement.
Value for Money
8.35
Some guests feel certain accommodations are overpriced.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Meals are noted for excellent quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall guests enjoyed their stay, highlighting comfort and satisfaction with services.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Grand at Grasmere offers modern British dining at Cafe Grand At Grasmere, overlooking the picturesque lake and majestic fells. The hotel provides comfortable ground-floor rooms, including wheelchair-accessible options, with en suite bathrooms and digital TVs.

Scenic Views and Relaxation
Guests can unwind in the hotel's spacious lounges with panoramic views of the gardens and fells, complete with a cozy fireplace. Enjoy a selection of board games and magazines for entertainment, creating a perfect ambiance for relaxation.

Outdoor Adventures
Located in the Lake District National Park, the hotel is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore scenic walks and trails, with convenient gear storage available. Within a short drive, discover the beauty of Lake Windermere and Ambleside.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and adventure at The Grand at Grasmere. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

For the comfort of other diners, the hotel requests that children under 5 years do not dine in the restaurant in the evening.

Please be aware that if the main hotel is fully booked, a room will be reserved for you in Rillside Lodge which is located in the same grounds. The Lodge is located just 50 yards from the main hotel reception with its own private parking and can be accessed via the hotel gardens on foot or via the road running alongside the hotel by car. The only difference between the lodge and the hotel is that guests come across to the hotel for meals.

Only 2 rooms are suitable for wheelchair access or for those with mobility issues. To confirm a suitable room, please contact Booking.com Customer Service prior to booking.

Please be aware that it may not always be possible to accommodate you in the same bedroom if you have reserved multiple nights and therefore a room move may be unavoidable. If you have any queries regarding potential room moves, please contact Booking.com customer service.

Please note that this property operates a strict no smoking policy.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 319 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.95
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C couple gb
10
A wonderfully relaxing holiday in a great location
Pros:

1. superb location close enough to the centre of Grasmere but away from any busy roads
2. plenty of good sized parking spaces
3. well furnished room and excellent shower
2. very comfortable lounge with wonderful views
3. excellent food
4. exceptional staff; every one we met was pleasant, helpful and efficient

Cons:

nothing to dislike!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
8
Relaxing stay in a hotel with staff that looked after its guests very well.guests very
Pros:

Attractive property in a lovely setting, with nice outdoor garden area.

Cons:

Nothing, but more outdoor seating would be useful.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple gb
10
The perfect base for a tranquil break
Pros:

Beautiful scenery, amazing attentive staff

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
Lovely hotel, friendly staff.
Pros:

Fantastic in every way!

Cons:

That I didn’t get to stay longer.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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lorraine couple gb
9
A great location and a lovely hotel
Pros:

We were in a separate lodge which we hadn’t been aware of but it was really nice. Nice garden view and lots of hanging space

Cons:

No door on bathroom was a little unusual
No vegetarian breakfast, although we could select items there was no specific breakfast

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Moore solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location nice outlook and clean and comfortable

Cons:

Shame about faulty air con in room
Food was average

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Beverly couple gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Jude couple gb
10
Pros:

We’ve had a fabulous three night stay at this beautiful hotel.
The staff could not be kinder and were so friendly and professional.
The food was delicious.
Rooms were spotless with stunning views.
Beautiful, well kept gardens.
Would not hesitate in returning.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Shan couple gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Grand , Grasmere. Beautiful location.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Location overlooking the hills was beautiful.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Sian couple gb
9
Great location, tasty breakfast, lovely hotel.
Pros:

Great location, clean, modern and comfortable with beautiful views. Staff were friendly, breakfast was tasty and freshly cooked and they let us use the boot room to store our bikes.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Anuj couple in
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Anuj couple in
10
Excellent property and very good staff!
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

If there was a lift it would have been awesome!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
5
Welcome desk never manned. We was stood waiting to check in and check out for 30 minutes every time.
Pros:

Dining area, bar area and room was modern

Cons:

Our room was on the top floor. The bathroom was ridiculous. Tiniest shower I’ve ever seen in my life. Couldn’t even lift arms up in the shower. Very basic for what we paid. £160 for one night.
Very little drinks options
Very expensive

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
A well run establishment.
Pros:

A very fine hotel. Refurbished in recent times to a high standard. The air conditioning during a heatwave was very welcome! The staff are friendly, efficient and well organised. There is a very good restaurant serving a range of food. Caesar Salad maybe best ever eaten! The grounds are well kept. The hotel is 5 minutes walk from bustling Grasmere centre but is far enough away to be a peaceful oasis. The views of the surrounding fells are splendid. Plentiful parking.

Cons:

All very good

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Marissa solo_traveller gb
3
I got food poisoning from the restaurant. Not worth the money spent.
Pros:

The staff were lovely, good location, free parking.

Cons:

I ate in the restaurant at the hotel one of the nights, which happened to be my birthday, and ended up with food poisoning. I was apologised to and told "this has never happened before" - doesn't mean it can't happen.
No refund was offered for the meal that caused this. I was told there would be an investigation, and that the owner would be in touch as they were there that day. I have not heard from the owner regarding the "investigation".

The room was noisy, every morning I got woken up by the people in the room above due to the very noisy floorboards. You could hear everytime someone turned on a tap, flushed a toilet, had a shower. I could hear the couple in the room next to me arguing late at night. The bed wasn't an actual king size as it had two separate mattresses next to each other which meant the middle of the bed had an uncomfortable join.

No fridge in the room to keep water cold, essential especially during this heat.

The room had an infestation of moths - I was told "we are in nature". The windows in my room were never opened during my stay and somehow there were 17 moths in my room over 2 days.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
9
Great Hotel in a lovely location. Definitely recommend.
Pros:

Great hotel, in a lovely location. Comfortable, clean, and excellent food. Great friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely go back!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Grzegorz couple gb
10
Pros:

We travel frequently and stay in many different hotels in the Lake District, but we have never had the opportunity to stay somewhere as exceptional as this.
We were truly impressed by every aspect of our stay – the modern design of the hotel, the outstanding customer service, the excellent facilities, the impeccable cleanliness, and the incredible food. Every meal was beautifully presented and of the highest quality.
If it were possible to give this hotel 11 out of 10, we absolutely would. It is a truly wonderful place that exceeded all of our expectations.
We will definitely be coming back and can't wait to stay here again. Highly recommended!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Max solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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venkatesh couple gb
9
Enjoyed
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The food prices are almost double compared to nearby restaurants. Options are less.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee