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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Keswick Road, Grasmere
Spa & Wellness
Nestled in the heart of Grasmere, The Daffodil Hotel & Spa stands as a testament to Lake District luxury. This elegant Victorian hotel has been carefully restored to blend period charm with modern amenities, offering guests views of both the lake and surrounding fells. The property features beautifully appointed rooms, each uniquely decorated with local artwork and premium furnishings.
The hotel's spa facility is renowned throughout the region, featuring treatment rooms that overlook the tranquil waters of Grasmere. Guests can indulge in therapeutic massages using locally sourced botanicals, or relax in the heated outdoor pool while taking in the stunning mountain vistas. The wellness center also includes a fitness suite and yoga studio for those seeking active relaxation.
Dining at The Daffodil is an experience in itself, with the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows providing uninterrupted lake views. The menu celebrates Cumbrian produce, featuring fell-bred lamb, fresh lake fish, and seasonal vegetables from local farms. The hotel's position makes it an ideal base for exploring Wordsworth's beloved village and the numerous walking trails that wind through this UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
Nearby
Wordsworth Grasmere
Heritage, Grasmere££££
Dove Cottage and the museum tell the story of England's greatest Romantic poet in the landscape that inspired him.
The Wordsworth Hotel
Luxury Hotel, Grasmere, dogs welcome££££
A much-loved hotel in the heart of Grasmere village, now part of The Inn Collection Group and reopening after a major refurbishment with dog-friendly rooms and a relaxed pub-style dining offer.
Tweedies Bar & Lodge
Modern British, Grasmere, dogs welcome££££
A relaxed Grasmere bar and lodge with a big beer garden looking out to the fells, a strong line of craft beers and ales, hearty seasonal food and live bands at weekends.
Walks nearby
Moderate · 5.4 km · 312 m up
Alcock Tarn from Grasmere
About 1 hour 30 minutes
A short, steep climb from Grasmere to a quiet fellside tarn, with one of the best views of the vale on the way down past Dove Cottage.
Moderate · 5.8 km · 370 m up
Silver How from Grasmere
About 2 hours
Grasmere's own little fell: a short circuit to a rocky summit with one of the finest views of the vale, the lake and the Langdale Pikes.
Moderate · 8.6 km · 227 m up
Easedale Tarn from Grasmere
About 2 hours
Grasmere's classic tarn walk: up beside the white cascades of Sourmilk Gill to a big mountain tarn, back by Far Easedale.