Grasmere Thistle Hotel
Grasmere, Cumbria

The hotel is situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park, and just a short walk to the village of Grasmere. It stands in several acres of beautifully kept gardens leading to the shore of Grasmere Lake, opposite Dove Cottage. This attractive 72 bedroom hotel has the style and atmosphere of an old country house and is the ideal location for exploring this magnificent area, whether on foot or by car. There is free car parking on site. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building, the hotel does not have a lift.

Grasmere is a charming village right in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Within easy reach are the honeypot towns of Ambleside, Keswick, Hawkshead, Coniston, Bowness and Windermere. Grasmere lake lies to the south of the village, around which there are some gentle walks for those that prefer the lower ground. For those that prefer a greater challenge, in Grasmere you're centrally situated for taking on the craggy peaks of the Scafell Pikes, Helvellyn, Skiddaw and the Langdale Pikes. Grasmere was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth; today you can visit two of his former homes - Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount. Also in the centre of Grasmere is St. Oswalds Church, the churchyard of which contains the Wordsworth family graves.