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The Wordsworth Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Porch
Exterior
Lounge
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9SW
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy double room

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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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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 Twin Beds

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Suite

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

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 Twin Beds

About the area

Ambleside

At The Wordsworth Hotel you'll be within steps of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The bistro, William's Bar, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hotel include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Wordsworth Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Wordsworth Hotel .

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wordsworth Hotel offers 38 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • William's Bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.00 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

The Wordsworth Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Wordsworth Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

No, The Wordsworth Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wordsworth Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.