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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 private bathrooms complimented with luxury Noble Island Bath House. 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 cozy 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 in particular 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 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United States United States
    This was a perfect base for our stay in the Lake District. The hotel is charming and staff were friendly. Breakfast was huge and delicious. The absolute highlight was the daily cream tea with scones. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
  • Daniel-sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, home from home vibe. Great location with lots of excellent walks and pubs nearby. Everywhere very clean and breakfast / scones were lovely.
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    Perfect location in small village with easier access than larger towns. Several restaurant/pub choices within 5 minutes walk. Exceptionally well managed property. Heated porch seating, garden area, free homemade scones every afternoon, breakfast...
  • Jane
    United States United States
    Common seating area, open long hours, was comfortable and inviting. Breakfast was lovely. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
  • Kathy
    Canada Canada
    Clean, great showers, very comfortable beds, wonderful sun room and terrific breakfast!
  • Murray
    United States United States
    Lovely hotel in beautiful Grasmere. The staff was very friendly and helpful from check-in thru departure. Breakfast and lounge area was awesome.
  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is very well located, the staff is super friendly and the area is amazing.
  • Rachael
    United States United States
    The property was centrally located and perfect for heading off on amazing walks without having to drive or take the bus. The staff was incredibly helpful! Amber, Ashleigh and Ben were all so lovely and helpful, as a solo traveler it means a lot...
  • Morton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was comfortable, spotlessly clean with wonderful views and grounds.
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location,lovely grounds to sit in though in the centre of Grasmere. Nice touches ie free afternoon tea & scones.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Spa
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage

  • Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Swimming pool
  • Room options at Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Vacation Home
    • Suite
  • Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is 1,000 feet from the center of Grasmere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.