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
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (9)
Housekeeping once per stay
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Terrace
Garden
Lobby 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
Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms
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Executive Suite
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed
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Classic Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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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 check out 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 travelers 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
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
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 cribs (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
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry service
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
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
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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 specializes 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 check-out 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 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
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 to 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 spots 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 like hiking, sailing, and water skiing. 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
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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
Lobby
Gardens
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Lovely hotel, staff very polite and dog friendly
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Great stay
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
Great hotel, super friendly staff.
Martijn
Martijn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
enjoyed the stay
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Perfect location. Rooms comfortable and staff attentive.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
The Lake District
Marek
Marek, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2023
Great location and excellent staff
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
A wonderful stay, will definitely return
Nayantara
Nayantara, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2024
V good location
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
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
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
In town centre convenient
Carole
Carole, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Set in wonderful country side with lovely walk around Grasmere lake close to the hotel
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2023
Great hotel ideal situated for the Lakes. Great service from all staff.
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2024
Lake District Trip
Lovely staff and great food - hotel needs a bit of tidying up as looking tired in places
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2024
Great stay
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.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2022
I went with my partner and we had the most delightful breakfasts, gorgeous views and lovely staff
Lena
Lena, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2023
Lovely friendly staff. Food was excellent, and the staff were very helpful with dietary requirements.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2022
Hotel stay
Lovely hotel staff very friendly and helpful amazing food in the restaurant, amazing choice for breakfast beautiful location rooms very clean
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2022
Lovely hotel, perfectly located for walking. Nice that hotel let us use their car park before and after checking out.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2023
Two night stay in Grasmere
The hotel was modern and spaceous with excellant furnishings and knowledgeable staff, food and drinks were very good and parking was free and easy
Terence
Terence, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 29, 2024
Lovely place but one woman Catrina was amazing as she was left to do everything, check us in , run the pub and restaurant. The room was not very clean. I am handicap and it was hard to get around.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2022
The location was central to everything.
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
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.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2023
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.
KIM
KIM, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2024
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.