Grasmere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Grasmere which includes kayaking or canoeing and forests
Wander through what Wordsworth described as the “loveliest spot that man hath ever found” to feel the stirring emotions of the Lake Poets.

Scenic River Rothay runs through Grasmere’s valleys and vast fields. This charming village in the Lake District is best known as home of one of England’s most famous poets, William Wordsworth. Visit his former family homes to see the natural world through his discerning eyes.

Amble around the village center and enjoy a picnic on the central green, amid the quaint ambiance generated by 19th-century houses. St. Oswald’s Church dates back to the 14th century and contains the gravestones of Wordsworth’s family. Peruse the small adjacent building, once a schoolhouse, which now holds Sarah Nelson’s aromatic Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

Enter Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth lived with his sister Dorothy for 8 years from 1799. Admire the oak panels and coal-burning fireplaces from the early 19th century. The adjacent Wordsworth Museum contains personal items, including his letters and poem drafts.

Look around the spectacular landscape gardens of Rydal Mount, where the poet moved with his wife and children. He stayed here from 1813 until his death in 1850. Stand in his Writing Hut to see the beauty of the surrounding river and hills as Wordsworth would have done many years ago.

Other writers who lived in this region include essayist John Ruskin, children’s author Beatrix Potter and Samuel Coleridge, famous for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

Spectacular scenery appears in every direction. Cycle around Lake Grasmere and Windermere to the south. Trek to Easedale Tarn, 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the west.

The weather in this small village is relatively wet and mild year-round. Brace yourself for cold winter winds, when snow flurries fall.

Find the village in the southwestern part of the Lake District National Park, 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of the village of Windermere. Drive north from London for 5 to 6 hours to get to this stunning region in northwestern England.

As the home of the Lake Poets, Grasmere has a special place in the hearts of literature and nature enthusiasts.

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group
4 out of 5
Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England
The price is NZ$248 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$248
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and The Herdy ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (431 reviews)
Excellent accommodation, variable food.
"The Swan at Grasmere was very welcoming, well kept and comfortable with friendly accommodating staff. The breakfast was lovely however we did feel the evening meal was their weakest aspect. The restaurant is lovely but one of our meals had over cooked chips and my husband’s meal was supposed to be ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group
The Daffodil Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel
4 out of 5
Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England
The price is NZ$437 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$437
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
"Super friendly and quick check in. Prompt room change when the room key wasn't working. Excellent spa facilities - notably the thermal pool. Good range of breakfast options (the pancakes from the kitchen order options were fab). Good quality food for evening meal in the dining room. The location ..."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2024

The Daffodil Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel
4 out of 5
Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England
The price is NZ$317 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$317
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing. Beautiful hotel and gardens close to Grasmere centre. Staff were excellent and food was delicious. Views from spa and restaurant were gorgeous. I would recommend without hesitation."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Rothay Garden Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rayrigg Villa Windermere
Rayrigg Villa Windermere
4 out of 5
Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, England
Stay at this villa in Windermere. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (143 reviews)
"Issue with the TV cutting out. Unsure if the smoke alarm works in room 9 as there was no light on it and no map of escape egress route if stairs not available."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
Kotel Windermere
Kotel Windermere
4.5 out of 5
Lake road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"Lovely clean property. Great location."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Kotel Windermere
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
4 out of 5
The Lodge, Kendal Road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
Good, spacious apartment
"Nice apartment for my wife and I to spend a couple of nights with our 1 year old daughter. There was plenty of room in the bedroom for the travel cot we brought with us, and they provided a high chair on arrival. The apartment was also dog friendly so our little pooch was able enjoy the trip with ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2024

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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