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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Wordsworth Museum

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Garden
Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RF
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪16 min walk‬

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room with Bunks

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. This 46-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Hotel with free parking, near Wordsworth Museum
Guests staying at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, safes, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Swan Inn

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1650
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Macdonald Swan Ambleside
Macdonald Swan Hotel
Macdonald Swan Hotel Ambleside
Macdonald Swan
The Swan at Grasmere
Macdonald Swan Hotel
The Swan at Grasmere The Inn Collection group
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Hotel
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Ambleside
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

As of May 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group on May 23, 2025 start from $242.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

This hotel is located in Ambleside, a short 16-minute walk from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and also 16 minutes on foot from Dove Cottage. You'll also find Grasmere Garden Village and The Herdy Shop less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group feature a casino at the property?

No, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include bathrobes and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group serves breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Swan Inn.

Will The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group.

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 496 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely room ,clean great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

We had a lovely stay. Our room was very comfortable, the food was excellent as were the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotter than the jobs of hell!!!

I booked this hotel in the langdale valley as a surprise stay for me and my partner. We checked in around 4pm. On arrival the host told us they had a problem with the room the radiator would not switch off and had been like this for a couple of weeks. We entered the room it was hotter than the hobs of hell !! We were told to open the windows and give it half an hour. Which we did but made no difference. Even the host said he could not sleep in that room ? He told us they were fully booked and no other rooms were available. I resorted to finding another hotel in Grassmere called the Swan who found us a room and made it ready for us at an hours notice. My issues with this hotel are… 1 why were we not made aware of the problem with the room “BEFORE “ check in ?? 2 No effort was made to find a local Hotel alternative? 3 The host couldn’t give or authorise a refund on the day . Told us we would receive a call the next day . 4 We didn’t get a call back from the Hotel. 5 We had to call 3 x times left messages asking them to call back which they didn’t . In fact I got through at the 4th attempt. 6 I got no apologies for the state of the room and poor communication. Just told to call Hotels.com for refund. 7 There was no attempt to redeem the situation like offering a discount on another stay etc. My advise to anyone wanting to book this hotel is DON’T !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Comfortable, cosy and great value. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Huddersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel a lot for work and stay hotels 2-3 times a week, when I say this hotel is clean I mean immaculately clean. The rooms are spacious and comfy, the staff are incredible but the food in the restaurant was simply stunning. Say hello to Nellie and Nigel and of course Parker the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great short break.

We had a 2 night stay in December. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable. Food was great and portions generous. Free parking and WiFi were welcome. Hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely no allowance for early check-in. Common areas are lovely and cozy. Great and plentiful breakfast options. We had a long haul to our room lugging suitcases up and down many sets of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALISON MAY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort and convenience without braking the bank.

Great short stop for an overnight stay. Welcoming chatty staff, lovely food and clean spacious rooms. Great atmosphere and perfect location for Grasmere village. I'll certainly be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast, great evening meal. Would definitely reccomend stopping at The Swan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not up to standard

I really dont like doing this, but we decided that we wouldnt return to the Swann. We have stayed here for years and now it has changed hands and there were quite a few things that we all agreed wasnt up to standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for us. Staff absolutey brilliant. Very dog friendly. Superb outside space. Food excellent choice and great quality very well cooked. Only negative was our bathroom which for the larger gentleman was a little small, but clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Swan. We stayed in a spacious family room that comfortably accommodated us and our two children (bunk beds were a hit!) The room was spotless, comfortable and inviting. The restaurant included kid-friendly options, and everything was delicious. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer to enjoy the beautiful setting and garden. Be sure to check out the public footpath off the lane above the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at The Swan. Staff were friendly, competent and nothing was too much trouble for them. Only one issue- my TV didn’t work properly and I was unable to access many channels. Normally this would not be an issue as I rarely watch it whilst away., but I missed a lot of the Olympics which I would have liked to see. The staff did their best but were unable to solve the problem. This didn’t impact on my stay however, and I look forward to returning as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone x
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extraordinary customer service

Lovely old inn, recently renovated with lively restaurant, outdoor garden, and a very welcoming atmosphere. The customer service is extraordinary! We were waylaid by a flat tire with no support from the rental agency. The innkeepers were incredibly generous with their time, helping us get back on the road, and also showing us what makes Cumbria a special community. We will never forget our time there!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024