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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
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Garden
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RF
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    13 min walk
  • Wordsworth Museum
    16 min walk
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    16 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    88 min drive

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room with Bunks

Family Room with Bunks

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. .This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dove Cottage - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Hotel with free parking, near Wordsworth Museum
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group offers 46 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group has a restaurant on site.
The Swan Inn - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Swan Inn

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Renovated entire property – April 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 475 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 475 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Swan. We stayed in a spacious family room that comfortably accommodated us and our two children (bunk beds were a hit!) The room was spotless, comfortable and inviting. The restaurant included kid-friendly options, and everything was delicious. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer to enjoy the beautiful setting and garden. Be sure to check out the public footpath off the lane above the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at The Swan. Staff were friendly, competent and nothing was too much trouble for them. Only one issue- my TV didn’t work properly and I was unable to access many channels. Normally this would not be an issue as I rarely watch it whilst away., but I missed a lot of the Olympics which I would have liked to see. The staff did their best but were unable to solve the problem. This didn’t impact on my stay however, and I look forward to returning as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone x
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinary customer service
Lovely old inn, recently renovated with lively restaurant, outdoor garden, and a very welcoming atmosphere. The customer service is extraordinary! We were waylaid by a flat tire with no support from the rental agency. The innkeepers were incredibly generous with their time, helping us get back on the road, and also showing us what makes Cumbria a special community. We will never forget our time there!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Excellent stay. Great staff, food, drink, surroundings! Just bas pillows! 😩
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

WAI, WENG

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely situation staff attentive when available but under resourced which meant people were waiting at peak times. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ir was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, good choice of food friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Poor value poor service
Staff appeared completely diss interested in guests. Breakfast very poor quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful inn, good restaurant and bar, within walking distance to Grasmere. Beautifully decorated, large rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, great staff, great stay.
The hotel is in a beautiful location, the rooms were clean and spacious. The restaurant served great food and the staff were brilliant. Highly recommended and the view from the room way amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly disappointing
Was in the Swan at Grassmere for a family birthday group booking. Was disappointed to see that the option of a deal of staying 2 nights with free dinner on the first night wasn’t offered through Hotels.com as it was offered at the Swan Hotel. Our rooms weren’t cleaned, bins not emptied or tea/coffee replenished during the stay and when I queried this the duty manager said that they should have been done but they must’ve been short staffed and gave me towels etc to do it myself. Food isn’t cheap and I ordered mussels in a sauce that was full of broken shells and what I would call barnacles still attached to the shells which were falling off into the sauce. It was sent back to the kitchen and replaced with a fresh dish of mussels which were clean and much better than the first time. Staff were pleasant enough but told us that it was more of a pub with rooms than a hotel. Some of my family had been at the Swan some years ago and loved it - but unfortunately none of us will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Lovely hotel staff were excellent very helpful. Meals in restaurant and breakfast very good. Nice large room will stay again when next in area. Iur German friends loved the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Fuquay Varina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with lots of character. Lots of neat nooks and crannies. Beautiful grounds. Nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was attentive and welcoming. This is a warm, rustic hotel nestled in one of the most beautiful corners of the world that you will ever find.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024