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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Nestled on the riverwalk, The Wordsworth Hotel offers a warm welcome with William's Bar serving British cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Relax by the fireplace in the lobby or stroll through the garden and enjoy in-room WiFi.

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy double room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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About the area

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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
  • 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

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
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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)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 June 2025 to 31 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard

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 currently open?

This property is closed from 6 June 2025 to 31 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

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.

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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

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Food
View
Gardens
Lobby
Bathroom
Walking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a wide range of options, generous portions, and excellent service. (15 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including the pool, sauna, and jacuzzi, were clean, tidy, and a welcome addition to the stay. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel, super friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10

enjoyed the stay
3-night trip

10/10

The Lake District
1-night trip

10/10

A wonderful stay, will definitely return
3-night trip

8/10

Great location and excellent staff
2-night trip

10/10

Set in wonderful country side with lovely walk around Grasmere lake close to the hotel
1-night trip

8/10

V good location
2-night trip

10/10

I went with my partner and we had the most delightful breakfasts, gorgeous views and lovely staff
4-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

In town centre convenient
5-night trip

8/10

Lovely staff and great food - hotel needs a bit of tidying up as looking tired in places
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely friendly staff. Food was excellent, and the staff were very helpful with dietary requirements.
4-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel staff very friendly and helpful amazing food in the restaurant, amazing choice for breakfast beautiful location rooms very clean
2-night trip

8/10

Lovely hotel, perfectly located for walking. Nice that hotel let us use their car park before and after checking out.
1-night trip

6/10

The location was central to everything.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely room, friendly staff and had the pool all to ourselves!
2-night trip

10/10

Very comfortable and quiet room. All the staff were excellent as always. A very easy place to live in a lovely setting
4-night trip

10/10

Brilliant location, friendly staff. Lovely clean room, particularly liked the window seat and lovely window box full of flowers.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing hotel, awesome location. Cannot fault at all. Little on the expensive side but the location right in the middle of Grasmere next to the Wordsworth gardens was spot on.
2-night trip

8/10

Enjoyed our short stay very much. Unfortunately the spa area was not in use so couldn’t give five stars 🌟
2-night trip