We booked a two day break at this hotel thinking it to be tranquil according to the website, it was situated next to a pretty lake but what it does not tell you is that it is right on a very busy main road. The constant noise from the traffic shatters any dreams of a tranquil setting. On our way... more

This was a one night stay with friends. I agree that the outside could do with a facelift. However, the quality of the inside is really lovely. Lots of wood, sofas and carpets. It was warm and snug and cosy. The bedrooms were really nice. In fact very high quality. It isn't often you get a full sized bath in... more

My husband and I have recently spent four nights at The Waterside Hotel, Grasmere. We were with a coach party and I requested a ground floor room as my husband has difficulty in walking. When we arrived at the hotel there were a number of steps up to the front door, To get to our room, we had to negotiate... more

Please do not stay at this hotel. We booked three nights after viewing it on the internet. On arrival at the car park, my first impression was that this hotel was in need of a face lift. The entrance was dirty and the paintwork flaking off after years of neglect. Walking in was like going back in time, the whole... more

We stayed there one night on a family room which was quite spacious and nicely decorated, in an old fashioned way. Sure, the hotel is old, but I think it still holds it's charm, specially that small dinning room with a view over the lake. Location is absolutely wonderful. The hotel has a beautiful garden by the lake, kids loved... more

Okay the hotel smells a bit musty and the entrance can be congested with smokers when you try to relax on the Chaisse Longe, but it is set in a lovely location. We can no longer book a family room. What happened? more

To say this hotel is tired is an understatement - it's past it's "sell by date". The decor is faded and looks dirty in places, carpets are threadbare, and whilst some of the staff are friendly some were totally disinterested. We were in a group of 12 and in my estimation were treated abysmally. The first night we were literally... more

I booked the hotel for a last minute break for my husband, two sons and me. We stayed in two economy rooms which were perfectly adequate. Yes they backed on to the road but there is hardly any traffic overnight and we were not disturbed by any noise at all. The hotel is in a lovel location right next to... more

Talk about deceiving pictures, yes lovely location and view if your room faces the lake perhaps but not if you get room on busy road side! When we first arrived we drove into the back car park well that automatically scared us as there was an extension that looked less like a hotel and more like mobile homes! Yes we... more