The Daffodil Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at The Dinning Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
78 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1855
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
The Dinning Room – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Is The Daffodil Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.
Does The Daffodil Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Daffodil Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Daffodil Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Daffodil Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Daffodil Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Daffodil Hotel and nearby?
The Daffodil Hotel has a spa and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Daffodil Hotel?
Yes, The Dinning Room offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Daffodil Hotel like?
The Daffodil Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Dove Cottage and 10 minutes' walk from Grasmere Garden Village. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
The Daffodil Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Dec 2024
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Lovely stay in a beautiful place
Fantastic hotel and spa. Perfect location for some scenic walking and a very pretty village, with a few towns just a short drive away.
The staff at the hotel were all extremely polite and helpful. The room was lovely, clean and well equipped (home from home), with some fantastic views. The breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious.
This was our second visit and we will definitely be back again ☺️
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re staying in or around Grasmere
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Absolutely lovely location, very attentive staff, great facilities. A wonderful stay
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Sept 2024
Great hotel with good facilities, friendly staff
Our stay at the Daffodil hotel was really good. The room had a really disappointing view but we did pay for the cheapest room. But the room itself was really comfortable and nice. The breakfast was brilliant and exceeded expectations. The service in the restaurant was very good as well, they also catered for gluten free which is unusual.
It was a shame that the lobby bar was closed almost every time we walked past it despite it supposed to be open until midnight.
The spa was lovely, great steam room and sauna and hot pool. A real treat after we walked up scafell pike!
Shame that when we checked out the guy behind reception was not particularly friendly and seemed annoyed that we wanted to pay for our bill with cash. But that was the only poor service we received in the whole weekend.
I’d recommend the daffodil, friendly service, good facilities and a great location for exploring the Lake District.
Sophia
Sophia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2024
Marianna
Marianna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2024
Beautiful location on a lake, lovely grassed area with chairs & lounges on the terrace. Scrumptious continental and cooked breakfast. Had a peaceful lounge/bar where you could order food. Also a spa pool, sauna & steam room free for guests, paid treatments available.
Petrina
Petrina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2024
Emad
Emad, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2024
Excellent hotel close to Grasmere village. Spa was very quiet and was just the job after an excellent day walking.
Nick
Nick, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
Friendly staff, clean, comfortable, great views, short walk into Grasmere. All good
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Lovely stay at the Daffodil to celebrate our Anniversary. The staff are excellent and very professional especially in the restaurant. Amazing dinners on both evenings, hats off to the Chef, Michelin Star quality.
Just one anomaly they is no mirror in the room to dry hair & put on makeup, just one in the bathroom where there are no plugs! A full length mirror would be good. We had a Lake view room which was excellent, more toiletries required as they didn’t get replenished on our 2nd day.
Beautiful grounds and surroundings, well situated for the village of Grasmere, a 5 min walk which was ideal. We will certainly be back. Thank you Daffodil.
Judith
Judith, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Aug 2024
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2024
Hilary
Hilary, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Excellent hotel in the Lakes District
We enjoy staying at the Daffodil in Grasmere, and recommend this hotel. We’ve been here many times and plan to return for a future trip to the District
The service is great, the staff is friendly and accommodating and the meals are delicious
Darrell
Darrell, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 July 2024
Most staff excellent but some poor
John
John, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Loved our time at the daffodil gardens where stunning
Christina
Christina, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Ludwik
Ludwik, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 July 2024
A nice clean hotel
The hotel is very clean. Most of staff are not at all friendly.
I was disappointed with the spa, it was very dark in all the rooms.
The bed room was clean and the cleaning team were all friendly.