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The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Wordsworth Museum

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RF
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room with Bunks | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room with Bunks

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Budget Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In Ambleside .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ambleside hotel, you'll find Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Also, Dove Cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) and Lake Windermere is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4-star hotel near Wordsworth Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group also features a terrace, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group was completed in April 2023.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1650
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group offers 46 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

How close is The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group to the airport?

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is 105.2 mi (129-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group on Nov 4, 2025 start from $98.85, 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.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group offer free breakfast?

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 25 (subject to availability).

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

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group have a pool?

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group does not have a pool.

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

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group to downtown Ambleside?

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is 0.4 mi away from Grasmere.