We were very lucky to get a room as we had not pre booked. The staff were very helpful and pleasant ,nothing was too much trouble. The room was on the small side but was well equipped.The four course evening meal we had was excellent and so was the breakfast. The hotel had its own private parking and even let... more

It was our 10th wedding anniversary and had stayed before, however we both got the sickness virus and were unable to attend. The hotel staff were very unhelpful and charged us for the full cost of the stay (we expected to pay for the room) but we were charged the full cost including dinner for both nights! more

We had been recommended The Grasmere Hotel and it lived up to expectations! Everyone was very friendly, the owners very attentive and the food excellent. The rooms were clean albeit a bit on the small side! We had a room with a bath/shower. There was plenty of hot water - good for a soak after walking, but the shower was... more

I am writing this review because I think some of the other reviews are more subjective than objective and their enthusiasm needs tempering a little. The rooms are certainly small (except the garden room) and not the place to relax and read a book for an hour after a hard day on the hills. Trouble is neither is the lounge... more

The Grasmere Hotel - Grasmere - Lake District- England Visited September 2008 Look no further this is the best My wife and I have just returned from a fabulous break at " The Grasmere" and could find no fault whatsoever at this gem of a quaint old hotel which merges ancient and modern with effortless ease. The staff are friendly... more

If you are seeking a holiday in Lakeland, this hotel is a little gem. Originally a typical Lakeland country house built in 1863, it was converted to an hotel circa 1930 and re-named The Grasmere in 1984. It is ideally placed for strolls around the village, and for those into serious walking.The hotel itself has a private garden which overlooks... more

Excellent food, welcoming staff & comfortable room more

We chose the Grasmere Hotel in part because it is in the Michelin red guide and has received AA Rosettes so we thought the food would be good. In fact, it is decidedly mediocre. We kept thinking of how to describe it and finally settled on "traditional English with Central European flair". Lots of boiled cabbage, mayonaise, overcooked fish with... more