Things to do · Heritage
Wordsworth Grasmere
Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Cultural Landmark
Dove Cottage and the museum tell the story of England's greatest Romantic poet in the landscape that inspired him.
Nearby
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Contemporary British, Grasmere££££
A luxurious lakeside retreat offering panoramic views of Grasmere Lake. Features an award-winning spa and elegant dining rooms serving locally sourced cuisine.
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.