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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Wordsworth Museum

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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

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Garden
Exterior
Classic Double or Twin Room
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Exterior

Overview of The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RF
  • Popular LocationGrasmere Lake & Rydal Water16 min walk
  • Popular LocationDove Cottage16 min walk
  • Popular LocationRydal Mount5 min drive

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed

Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room with Bunks

Family Room with Bunks

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Ambleside

At The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge. .The Swan Inn serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-star Ambleside hotel include Lake Windermere and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 13 min walk
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 16 min walk
  • Dove Cottage - 16 min walk
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Badger Bar - 4 min drive
  • Wainwrights Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Britannia Inn - 6 min drive
  • Ambleside Tap Yard - 6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel near Wordsworth Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group also features a terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group was completed in April 2023.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group offers 46 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Swan Inn

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1650
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Macdonald Swan Ambleside
Macdonald Swan Hotel
Macdonald Swan Hotel Ambleside
Macdonald Swan
The Swan at Grasmere
Macdonald Swan Hotel
The Swan at Grasmere The Inn Collection group
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Hotel
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Ambleside
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

As of 8 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group on 9 May 2024 start from NZ$227.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Yep, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group has a free self car park.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

No, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 427 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 427 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Diamond wedding stay
We loved the refurbished bedroom very tastefully done &spacious The food was very good Staff friendly Only complaint was nobody to help elderly people to get their suitcases upstairs but apart from that we were very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room really quiet and dark which supported in getting a good nights sleep. Food and drinks nice and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas bolt hole
Great well located hotel to explore the Lakes from. Recently renovated and attractive decoration throughout. Busy Christmas period and staff worked really hard to keep everyone happy. Great for dogs as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flawless! Can’t fault anything!
Amazing stay, that amazing we decided to extend our stay to another night! Can’t fault anything. Food is also great! Great dog friendly pub too. Will definitely recommend this place. We will sure be returning! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food needs to improve, fantastic setting, brilliant staff, hotel upgraded to a high standard, the food let’s it down, especially the under cooked bacon & sausages at breakfast, & the greasy chips at dinner time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous.😊We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023