
Hotel Overview
Grasmere – the heart of the Lake District; and at the heart of Grasmere is The Inn at Grasmere, the original Inn of Grasmere, where travelers have come for centuries to stop, rest and enjoy the Lakes.
The Inn at Grasmere is part and parcel of the historic village. With breathtaking views in a central location, the Inn provides visitors with easy access to the Lakes District in a luxurious setting.
Ancient traditions and modern comfort come together in The Inn at Grasmere, the heart of Grasmere.
Your home away from home.
Our Inn has stylish rooms and a on site Leisure Centre which features a sauna, chill room and heated swimming pool.
Limited car parking is available on site free of charge. We also have parking at our sister hotel a 2 minute walk away providing us with ample parking.
All of our rooms at The Inn At Grasmere are newly refurbished with new carpets, deco, beds, bathrooms, also have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, as well as a power shower/bath, H2K of Harrogate toiletries and lots of luxury touches.
1769 Bar & Restaurant features a traditional menu of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with the hotel's Lakeland Bar & Restaurant offering a selection of real ales and bar meals. We also have a delightful Courtyard where you can unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The Inn at Grasmere is set in the centre of the village, with walking and hiking routes right on the property's doorstep.
The hotel is situated in a prime location for easy access to neighbouring locations and a bus stop is conveniently located across the road from the property. Ambleside is 6.9 km away, while Keswick is 20 km away.
Formerly Grasmere Red Lion Hotel
Before April 2019 The Inn At Grasmere was known as Grasmere Red Lion Hotel

Traveller reviews

“Very relaxing !”
20 Jan 2025
Have stayed a few times and always had a good room, good food with good service

“FAntastic few days away”
16 Jan 2025
Great atmosphere with log fires and large candles burning, very welcoming, felt comfortable to play games in the lounge, super breakfast with fresh fruit and lovely cooked choice.

“lovely countryside stay”
16 Jan 2025
lovely country hotel , very comfortable beds , very clean , great location , beautiful decor , swimming pool .

“Right in the heart of Grassmere, a beautiful place to visit.”
11 Jan 2025
Had a balcony - beautiful views up to the hills. Bathroom was great, big bath and good shower. Breakfast was very good, hot meal and plenty of pastries, toast, fruit etc. to help yourself to. Evening meal was good, but not up to 4 or 5 star standard, service was slow.

“Will come again”
10 Jan 2025
Great food, service and fabulous leisure pool and sauna

“Excellent hotel”
08 Jan 2025
Large family group stayed here a few nights to attend a family funeral. Staff were so friendly and kind. Lovely rooms, roaring fires, great location. Special thanks to Callum in the bar & restaurant who went out of his way to ensure everything went to plan, and to reception staff for assisting in the booking & meal arrangements.

“Great family get together”
08 Jan 2025
Bar start super friendly and efficient. Couldn’t do more , made you feel at home and made a fuss of our dogs

“Superb”
07 Jan 2025
Lovely hotel. The staff in particular were brilliant. The food was very good. Many thanks to Ella, her bf and all the others for making it so memorable.

“Cosy , hotel in heart of Grasmere”
05 Jan 2025
Cosy , great location , lots of rooms to sit and relax.

“This place sums up the Lake District perfectly, traditional, comfortable and relaxing in a beautiful part of the world”
04 Jan 2025
Great location and very homely feel to the place. Second stay with the dog as well, everything was great.

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Facilities of The Inn At Grasmere
General
Free parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere
Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast in the room, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Room service, Special diet menus (on request)
Pools and wellness
Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Sauna
Common areas
Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace
Cleaning services
Daily maid service
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that on-site parking is limited and on a first come, first served basis.When booking more than 4 rooms, 100 percent of the first night may be charged anytime after booking.Please note that extra bed requests need to be confirmed by management before arrival.Pets are allowed in pet friendly rooms only and charges are applicable. You must request a pet friendly room before making a reservation as not all rooms take dogs.Please note that the property's lift is currently out of order.

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