Victorian House, Grasmere
About the Hotel
Rooms at Victorian House
Victorian House offers a range of rooms: cozy rooms with small double beds, comfortable rooms with twin or large double beds, stargazing rooms with mountain views, and dog-friendly rooms with super king or two single beds. Family rooms accommodate extra beds and travel cots. The Two Room Suite is located in the cottage, near the river. Rooms include tea and coffee facilities and TVs. Bathrooms provide complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Some rooms have garden furniture. Dog-friendly rooms feature hard flooring and access to an outdoor tap for washing muddy paws.
Dining at Victorian House
Victorian House serves breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM in the Garden Room, featuring views of the garden and river. The menu includes a Full English breakfast with bacon, Cumberland sausages, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, and eggs, plus cereals, yogurts, seasonal fruit, toast, tea, coffee, and juices. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. The Garden Room offers artisan spirits, craft beers, and wines from Cumbria. Small plates and sharing boards made by family-owned caterers are also available. Guests can browse a selection of locally sourced artisan bites such as Rosemary and sea salt focaccia, a selection of Cumbrian Charcuterie and local Cumbrian cheese. Complimentary homemade soup and local sourdough are offered with drinks from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Leisure and Activities
Victorian House is near activities in the Lake District, including Lakeland Pony Treks and Gyroproctor Experience. E-Bike Safaris provides bike rentals for exploring Langdale valley. Guests can rent traditional rowing boats on Grasmere Lake. The 2-hour walk to Easedale Tarn and the Alcock Tarn are nearby. The hotel provides access to routes suitable for families to national sporting events. You can take a beautiful stroll back to Grasmere along the coffin route.
Location and Transportation
Victorian House is in Grasmere village in the Lake District, 80 km from Carlisle Lake District. From Manchester Picadilly, public transport takes 2 hours 55 minutes via train to Windermere and Bus #555/599 to Grasmere village; driving takes 1 hour 39 minutes. From London Euston, public transport takes 4 hours 40 minutes via train to Oxenholme Lake District, train to Windermere, and Bus #555/599 to Grasmere; driving takes 4 hours 42 minutes. The hotel is near St Oswald's Church (0.5 km), Heaton Cooper Studio (1 km), and Dove Cottage (2 km).
Services at Victorian House
Victorian House provides luggage assistance. The hotel offers complimentary late check-out upon request. Dog-friendly rooms include outdoor tap for washing muddy paws. The hotel has taken the step to be a cashless business meaning we do not take cash payments and do not hold any cash on site. A limited number of car parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. Internal training and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
