About this property
The Daffodil Hotel and Spa offers contemporary luxury on the shores of Grasmere water, located in the heart of The Lake District and just a short walk into Grasmere village. A full English breakfast is served each morning and free WiFi is available throughout. Rooms at The Daffodil Hotel and Spa are stylish and spacious, each with a flat-screen TV and media panel, private bathroom with complimentary The White Company Noir toiletries, luxury crisp cotton linen, ironing facilities and still bottled water. Guests staying at The Daffodil can also indulge in the hotel’s luxury spa complete with Temple Spa therapies and products, a 33 ft thermal pool, steam room, sauna and tepidarium. Spa treatments are available by prior arrangement. The restaurant at The Daffodil serves a traditional British menu with a modern twist. The dining room enjoys a lake view, as does the Sitting Room where afternoon tea is served. In addition the property has a beautiful terrace for enjoying the finer weather. The hotel is located on the A591 as you enter Grasmere which allows easy access to the popular Lake District towns of Keswick 13 miles to the north and Ambleside 4 miles to the south.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adam
Israel“This place is absolutely perfect! It’s right on the Grasmere lake, with a lovely terrace where we spent our afternoons (and sometimes even had our own dinner). It’s just a 5-minute walk from the charming Grasmere village. The staff were all super...” - Saleh
Kuwait“Everything; the beautiful scenic backyard, good parking spaces, great staff, great room size…” - Gemma
United Kingdom“Amazing location, views were incredible. Everything was clean. We had a lovely evening in the hotel bar when the staff were really friendly. Having a spa available was handy when it rained. Breakfast was great, plenty to choose from and tasty....” - Karen
United States“Lovely property. Terrace overlooks lake. Room was a great size. Air conditioning. Good buffet breakfast. Dinner service slow.” - Hesham
Saudi Arabia“- its location next to the lake with a breathtaking view all around - check in and check out were smooth and quick - The reception staff was very friendly, especially Mohammed. - alex the waiter in the breakfast restaurant was very friendly and...” - Jovan United Kingdom“Had a really nice experience at the hotel. Really want to give a shout out to the young Australian man at the front desk who really accommodated us well. Forgot his name but he really helped in our situation. Moses at the front desk as well...”
Clare United Kingdom“The staff were excellent! Really helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and in a lovely location.”- Victoria United Kingdom“From the friendly welcome to the excellent service throughout, this was a great choice. Clean, modern room with massive bed, lake view and beutaiful bird watching as the house martins swoop up and down from the eaves. Fantastic food, I really...”
- Heather United States“The staff were helpful and professional and made our stay a delightful experience. We had planned to rent a car to go hiking, but they helped us see that we could do five days of lovely (intense!) hikes right from the hotel. The spa was the...”
Dne44 United Kingdom“First and foremost, this hotel is in a stunning location with beautiful views over the Grasmere lake. The views and grounds are spectacular. Our room was large and comfortable, and the service was excellent -- everyone was attentive and helpful....”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that all bookings over 5 rooms or more will be charged in full on the day of booking and the payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Please note that all bookings made within 48 hours of arrival will also be charged in full on the day of booking, and the payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Children aged 15 years and below are not allowed to use the spa area.
Reservations are required for spa treatments.
Pets are allowed in a very limited number of rooms and will incur an additional charge of GBP 15 per pet per night.
Please note that all special requests are subject to availability.
Half-board rates include an allowance of up to GBP 40 per adult, per night, which can be spent on dishes chosen from the Dining Room menu, and GBP 35 per adult, per night for bookings made before July 1, 2025.
Half-board rates for children aged 4–15 include an allowance of up to GBP 20 per child, per night.
Children aged 16 years and above pay an adult price. Drinks, including hot drinks, will be charged separately.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
