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