The Inn at Grasmere

I successfully booked 2 nights for myself 4 months before my stay. After two weeks the Inn called to say I could only have 1 night and simply said it was an oversight and the room wasn't available for the second night? I had entered into a gruelling bike challenge and needed the second day there to recover but had no option but to accept this change although this meant a 20 mile drive after the race to a different accommodation down in Milnthorpe as everywhere else was full. So for me this was poorly handled. The room. It was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Everything worked and I have no complaints there. I had been told, as I had paid for bed and breakfast that as everyone who was taking part in the bike event was up and out very early the hotel would be laying on a take away breakfast (no choice was offered) I was grateful and picked this up on the night before the event. This was awful! The cost of a breakfast there is about what you would expect but this was a cheap and totally unsuitable offering! 1 small wrinkled satsuma, 1 unripe banana, 1 cheap sugar bar, 1 cheap tiny orange flavour drink and 1 small pot of dehydrated porridge. Total cost to them I estimate at £3 maybe less? Absolute garbage! It is a real shame as the staff are pleasant and the place is fine for the overall price but the way my booking was handled was poor and the breakfast was terrible.

The hotel is in a great location right in the village with 20+ parking spaces, bus stops just along the road and an outside patio perfect for a pint or two of their excellent bitter. It is an old building with lots of character and charm but is very well maintained and is spotlessly clean. Our room, 114, was comfortable but our modern shower room was rather tight for elbow space. Our dinner was quite disappointing and the wine was the usual silly hotel high price; breakfast was very good although it is a shame when a Cumberland kitchen almost cremates Cumberland sausages. The best thing about the Inn was the staff all of whom were friendly, helpful and professional; special thanks must go to Jenifer on reception, Emma in the restaurant and the young man, dressed all in black, in the breakfast room, all of whom were just excellent. In spite of dinners we really enjoyed our overnight stay and would love to return soon. Thankyou all.

We had a really pleasant stay at this hotel, which is in a great central location in Grasmere. We stayed in the Burrell Suite, which has recently been renovated — the room was comfortable, nicely decorated, and had lovely views of the surrounding area. The hotel has a calm, welcoming feel with tasteful interiors and a relaxing atmosphere. It’s a great base for exploring the village and nearby walks. We’d happily return and would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful place to stay in the Lakes

As am Ambleside resident I pop in weekly on my Day Off following a brisk Fell workout, yet thus far I am yet to be granted Local‘s rates!

Lovely food and drink here. Wasn't expecting much more than standard pub fare but we kept going back!! Fish finger sandwich was delicious at lunch time, and the pizzas at dinner were AMAZING. Other items on the menu I had were whipped goats cheese, and the chicken with pearl barley. Both were amazing. Also one of the only places in Grasmere we could find with beer on tap which pleased my new husband!! Staff were lovely too, couldn't recommend more!!

We booked last minute to meet some friends having visited Grasmere many times over the years we knew the inn as the old red lion However we where very pleasantly surprised we enjoyed evening drinks in the sun outside and then enjoyed a meal in the conservatory fab service and lovely atmosphere The room was small but well appointed and nicely decorated two Louvre windows lovely view over the hills and a pretty little balcony to enjoy a morning coffee . Very comfortable bed Breakfast was well organised nice friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere then we enjoyed a coffee in the lounge Overall a very pleasant stay highly recommend Thanks to all the friendly staff see you again soon