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A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

1. Victorian House

0.8 km from Wordsworth Museum

Cameron

RM429

RM515 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

2. The Britannia Inn

2.6 km from Wordsworth Museum

Peter

RM537

RM645 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A large stone building with a covered patio area, featuring multiple windows and a chimney.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, shelves with bottles, glasses, and a map on the counter.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows provide natural light and views of greenery outside.

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, leather seating, and a chandelier.

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.9 km from Wordsworth Museum

Mark

RM208

RM249 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.

A traditional stone building with a green roof, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A modern lounge area with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

4. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

1 km from Wordsworth Museum

meara

RM628

RM754 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a variety of trees.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and a variety of bar stools.

A room with a wooden cabinet, floral chairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

5. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

1.2 km from Wordsworth Museum

Ross

RM402

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A living room with a beige sofa, a red sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

A modern living room with a red sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a flat-screen TV and a small table with a lamp.

A two-story stone building with multiple windows, a small garden area with plants, and a sign indicating 'Molly's Cottage'.

6. Molly's Cottage

0.7 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM2,961

RM3,553 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A large, historic stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by autumn foliage and a mountainous backdrop.

A wooden staircase with a view of a room below, a window with a plant, and patterned wallpaper.

A set of stone steps ascending a rocky slope in a forested area.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

7. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

1 km from Wordsworth Museum

Jun Kyeoung

RM145

RM174 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A house with a gravel driveway, a wooden fence, and a door.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden table, and a comfortable sofa.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a staircase, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a window, and a stone wall.

8. Acorn Cottage

0.8 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM2,615

RM3,138 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A window with a view of a stone building and a mountain range.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a quilted duvet, a bedside table with a lamp, a radiator, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden flooring, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, and a built-in oven. There is a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket on the counter.

9. Daisy Cottage

0.4 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM2,744

RM3,293 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A stone building with a cafe named 'Freda + Ray' on the ground floor.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a flat-screen TV, a white coffee table, and a window with grey curtains.

A double bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a star decoration on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A living room with two dark blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a rug.

10. The Bakers Loft

0.7 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM2,938

RM3,525 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A garden with various plants and flowers, a stone wall, and a white house with a stone roof in the background.

A stone house with multiple windows, a small wooden door, and a bench in the yard.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wicker laundry basket, a green armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. Dove Holme Cottage

< 0.1 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM3,232

RM3,879 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A rural village with stone houses, a wooden staircase, and a view of mountains.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and a dining table with chairs.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a patterned rug, and a comfortable seating area.

A wooden bench in a garden with gravel path, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

12. White Lion Cottage

2.7 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM2,855

RM3,426 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden exterior with a stone wall and a metal staircase leading to a wooden deck.

A stone building with a wooden structure adjacent to it, featuring a stone facade, a wooden door, and a small porch.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A high-ceilinged staircase with striped carpeting and white railings.

13. Le Chalet

2.5 km from Wordsworth Museum

A two-story white house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a small garden area in front.

A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, a dark wooden cabinet, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

14. High Grassings Country House

6.9 km from Wordsworth Museum

Paul

RM497

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

15. Rothay Garth

4.4 km from Wordsworth Museum

Tony

RM319

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

16. Waterhead Retreat

4.7 km from Wordsworth Museum

RM298

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a buffet area.

A room with a wooden ceiling and two skylights with brown curtains.

A campsite with two tipi-style tents, each with a picnic table in front.

A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall.

17. YHA Windermere - Hostel

8.6 km from Wordsworth Museum

Max

RM185

RM222 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Coniston Inn."

18. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10 km from Wordsworth Museum

Ece

RM384

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

19. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

5.3 km from Wordsworth Museum

Trusha

RM358

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, safety signs, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with wooden beams, large windows, and a central chandelier.

20. Windermere Manor Hotel

10.2 km from Wordsworth Museum

Joy

RM463

RM556 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Wordsworth Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
The Britannia Inn	9.4 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
YHA Langdale - Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews	View
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels	9.0 Wonderful 605 reviews	View
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group	8.6 Excellent 555 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Wordsworth Museum

Victorian House

Ambleside

RM429

RM515 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

RM402

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A stone building with a pub sign, multiple windows, and a paved road in front.

Two upholstered chairs with a textured fabric, a small round table with a glass top, and a brochure on the table.

A burger and fries on a wooden board with a menu in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard with buttons, and framed pictures on the wall.

The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside

RM673

RM807 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

Ambleside

RM511

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre

RM913

RM1,096 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre

RM406

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre

RM402

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Rothay Garth

Ambleside

RM319

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Top Wordsworth Museum Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and a fantastic location. Friendly hosts highly recommend"

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Superb location, lovely and comfortable place to stay. Will stay again"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent little guest house for a short stay in the Lake District. Victor checked us in and looked after us for breakfast. He’s a lovely lad super friendly nothing was too much trouble."

Victorian House

10/10 Excellent

"A best place to stay. Perfect location with parking. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and tidy. Loved staying here. And will be booking again whenever visiting nearby areas."

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable stay Highly recommended and intend to stay again next year"

The Britannia Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, helpful staff and excellent food."

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this accommodation. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll be back :)"

Moss Grove Organic

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, lovely chilled environment, fab breakfast and friendly staff, really recommend this place. It is such a shame it is being developed into apartments later in the year taking all the character away."

Other attractions near Wordsworth Museum

Dove Cottage

9.2/10 (36 reviews)

Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

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Grasmere Showground

Learn about the events happening in Grasmere Showground during your trip to Grasmere. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Alcock Tarn

Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Cocoa Hearts

Enjoy an outing to Cocoa Hearts during your stay in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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St Oswald's Church

After visiting St Oswald's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grasmere. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Grasmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grasmere during your travels in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

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Helm Crag

Explore the great outdoors at Helm Crag, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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The Herdy Shop

Enjoy an outing to The Herdy Shop during your stay in Grasmere. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wordsworth Museum?

Wordsworth Museum is located in a welcoming area of Grasmere known for its array of dining options and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 189 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Wordsworth Museum?

Adjacent to Wordsworth Museum, The Daffodil Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Wordsworth Museum?

Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Wordsworth Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wordsworth Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Wordsworth Museum.

What can I see and do near Wordsworth Museum?

Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount and Wray Castle are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Tarn Hows, Alcock Tarn or Helm Crag. Grasmere Showground, Cocoa Hearts and The Herdy Shop are some favourites close by Wordsworth Museum.

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Our top choices for Wordsworth Museum hotels

1. Victorian House

2. The Britannia Inn

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

4. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

5. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

6. Molly's Cottage

7. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

8. Acorn Cottage

9. Daisy Cottage

10. The Bakers Loft

11. Dove Holme Cottage

12. White Lion Cottage

13. Le Chalet

14. High Grassings Country House

15. Rothay Garth

16. Waterhead Retreat

17. YHA Windermere - Hostel

18. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

19. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

20. Windermere Manor Hotel

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Hotels recommended for families near Wordsworth Museum

Victorian House

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Elder Grove

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Rothay Garth

Top Wordsworth Museum Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rothay Garth

Victorian House

The Daffodil Hotel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

The Britannia Inn

Crow How Country Guest House

Moss Grove Organic

Other attractions near Wordsworth Museum

Dove Cottage

Grasmere Showground

Alcock Tarn

Cocoa Hearts

St Oswald's Church

Grasmere

Helm Crag

The Herdy Shop

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