Relaxed Grasmere location.
Guests found Macdonald Swan to offer lovely fell views, a short walk to the pretty village of Grasmere, and a central, relaxing base to explore other spots in the Lakes District, like Windermere or Ambleside.
The 3-star The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group was built in 1650 as a Grasmere coaching inn and is one the Lake District’s oldest hotels, even mentioned in Wordsworth’s poem ‘The Waggoner’. The Grasmere village centre is ten minutes’ walk away, the Wordsworth Trust and Dove Cottage 15 minutes, and Windermere and the railway station are nine miles away. Each of the 37 rooms have en-suite bathrooms and a hairdryer, and a minimum standard of satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, large desk, tea and coffee-making facilities and ironing equipment. Dogs are welcome to stay in classic rooms for a fee, free parking is available, The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group has blazing log fires in winter and a sheltered garden with views of Helm Crag. Waggoners Restaurant serves updated traditional favourites, as well as buffet breakfasts, and meals are also served in the Green Lounge and Walkers’ Bar. Ambleside is found 4.6 miles to the south.
Guests found Macdonald Swan to offer lovely fell views, a short walk to the pretty village of Grasmere, and a central, relaxing base to explore other spots in the Lakes District, like Windermere or Ambleside.
Those who stayed enjoyed the lovely grounds and character of the old coaching inn, while the clean, quiet, and well-furnished rooms also proved to meet guests’ requirements.
The buffet breakfasts were praised for their wide selection and the cooked options thought to be well-cooked, while the evening meals and ales in the bar are apparently also nice.
A small number of guests at Macdonald Swan found the hotel to be a bit tired and dated, while some thought the Wi-Fi signal could have been better.
The hotel room rates were thought to be a little too high by a few guests, and the prices charged for drinks also raised a few eyebrows.
Those who plan on doing a lot of hiking, have heavy luggage or mobility problems, should be aware that there are a fair number of stairs to navigate on the way up to the second floor.
No, The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group is located in Keswick Road, LA22 9RF, Grasmere, United Kingdom.