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About this property

The extensively-refurbished Bridge House Hotel is set in Grasmere, directly across from St Oswalds Church and the graveyard where William Wordsworth rests. The hotel sits in its own mature grounds, with beautiful views overlooking the River Rothay. The hotel has an Art Deco design and is set in an elegant Edwardian house with some period features. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms complimented with luxury Bath House toiletries. Most rooms also offer stunning views of the river Rothay or the scenic fells. Guests are welcomed with cream tea with homemade scones and cakes upon arrival and the pantry offers complimentary tea/coffee also with homemade cookies. Each morning, the hotel offers a hearty breakfast. A range of cold platters and snacks are available to order, and the property can recommend and book local restaurants for an evening meal. You can also relax on site in a cosy lounge with a log fire, while the residents bar offers an extensive wine and drinks menu. Guests can use the leisure facilities at the property's sister hotel, The Inn Grasmere. Facilities include a swimming pool and sauna. Many mountain and lakeshore walking routes are available directly from the hotel. These include Helvellyn, Fairfield Horseshoe, Langdale Pikes, and low level routes beside Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake. Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is less than 5 miles from Lake Windermere and around 13 miles from Keswick. Ambleside’s attractions include the Armitt Museum and 17th-century Bridge House. Free parking is included for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Quieter area yet still central for Lake District - nice town to stay in. Also liked the system for booking into breakfast where you choose a time and cooked breakfast option night before which results in very efficient breakfast next morning. Chef...
  • Ade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good selection for breakfast, great location. Staff professional and friendly. Comfortable bed. Loved the idea of being adults only. Would return.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, lovely accommodation, very welcoming & nothing any trouble. They thought of everything to make experience memorable.
  • Jen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Immaculate, well presented, serenity of gardens and surrounding. Also fab breakfast and dining facilities excellent friendly staff
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    this small hotel was excellent. katie & rheian was just the best we could have wished for from morning till night . we felt so at home . this hotel is a hidden gem with the best location & staff . we will be back from scotland . breakfast from...
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in the heart of Grasmere village with easy parking . Comfortable clean bedroom, very well run hotel, helpful and friendly staff. Loved that we could help ourselves to tea and coffee with pastries and scones to eat in the garden or...
  • Sharron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the location was great very central to our needs, staff were amazing very friendly and informative. great to have complimentary tea/coffee, cakes & biscuits on arrival and any time during our stay. On our departure date we left some belongings...
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, good breakfast
  • Kallee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was large and bed was comfortable. It was in a very good spot for going out from. Everyone working there was lovely and helpful. The pastries and drinks in the afternoon were great and appreciated. Our room overlooked the river. The sound...
  • Nicolle
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely everything! Such a tasteful renovation. Location amazing so tranquil yet right in the heart of town.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Evening meals are not served at the property's restaurant and will be provided at the sister property about a 5-minute walk away.

Due to limiting time at reception, full payment will be taken from your card prior to arrival. If you would like to use a different card to your guaranteed card please contact the hotel to make payment 72 hours prior to your stay.

Please inform Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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