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Your Lakeside Retreat in Grasmere
Tucked discreetly behind a wall of fir trees in the heart of Grasmere, Tweedies Bar & Lodge offers a unique blend of luxury accommodation, award-winning cuisine, and vibrant hospitality. Our 16 beautifully appointed bedrooms and communal spaces provide a warm, historic retreat for guests seeking respite from modern life. The bar showcases an extensive selection of craft beers, ales, and perries, complemented by a relaxed rural atmosphere with modern touches. Our culinary team, led by award-winning chef James, creates seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every meal celebrates Lakeland's natural bounty. The venue's three acres of stunning gardens and versatile event spaces make it ideal for weddings, christenings, and corporate gatherings.With panoramic hilltop views and a commitment to professional service, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for every visitor. Our pet-friendly policy ensures companions can join in the exploration of the Lake District. As finalists in the Cumbria Tourism Awards' Pub of the Year category, we continue to uphold standards of excellence in hospitality. The Lodge's history as a private country home adds character to our offering, blending tradition with contemporary comfort. Whether seeking a romantic getaway, family celebration, or business retreat, our team ensures every detail is meticulously curated to provide an authentic Lake District experience.
Services
Accommodation
Bar
Restaurant
Event Venue
Wedding Hosting
Highlights and features
- Award-winning chef crafting seasonal menus with local ingredients
- Scenic Lake District location with panoramic hilltop views
- Pet-friendly accommodation for guests and their companions
- Versatile event spaces for weddings and celebrations
- Finalist in Cumbria Tourism Awards Pub of the Year category
What people say
Award-winning cuisine
Scenic Lake District location
Pet-friendly accommodation
Versatile event spaces
Panoramic hilltop views
Services
Accommodation
Our 16 luxury bedrooms and communal spaces offer historic charm with modern comforts. Each room features ensuite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. The Lodge's tranquil setting provides an ideal base for exploring the Lake District's natural beauty while maintaining professional service standards.
Bar
The award-winning bar offers 16 craft beers, ales, and perries alongside wines and spirits. Its informal rural atmosphere with modern tweed accents features a pub garden with panoramic hilltop views. Regular live music events enhance the vibrant social hub.
Restaurant
Chef James' seasonal menus showcase locally sourced ingredients across lunch, dinner, and Sunday roast options. The Pizza Hatch provides casual garden dining with wood-fired pizzas. Dietary requirements are accommodated with advance notice.
Event Venue
Three acres of gardens and versatile indoor spaces host weddings, christenings, and corporate events. Professional event teams coordinate bespoke menus, bar services, and photographic backdrops. Facilities include 12 hotel bedrooms and four luxury Mews suites for guests.
Wedding Hosting
Outdoor garden ceremonies and indoor receptions accommodate bespoke celebrations. Packages include accommodation for 24 guests across 12 bedrooms and four Mews suites. Professional catering and bar teams ensure seamless execution of ceremonies and receptions.
People
James
Award-Winning Chef
Our passionate chef curates seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients. With culinary expertise and creative flair, James leads the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences across the bar, restaurant, and events.
Questions
What services does Tweedies Bar and Lodge offer?
We provide luxury accommodation, award-winning dining, a craft beer bar, and event hosting facilities for weddings, christenings, and corporate events in the Lake District.
Are pets allowed at the lodge?
Yes, we are pet-friendly and welcome dogs in our accommodation and bar areas to accompany guests exploring the Lake District.
Can I host a wedding at Tweedies?
Yes, our three-acre grounds and indoor spaces accommodate bespoke weddings with professional event coordination, bespoke menus, and guest accommodation for 24 people.
What are the bar opening hours?
The bar operates daily from 12:00 to 23:00, serving craft beers, wines, spirits, and regular live music events on Friday nights.
Do you have event spaces for corporate meetings?
Yes, we offer versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for corporate events, conferences, and team-building activities with professional support services.
Reviews (4)
Joseph Ingram-Gettins
May 12, 2022
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Outstanding hotel in perfect location with beautiful rooms. Rooms: The rooms are spacious and beautiful. Comfortable and well equipped. It is a dog friendly hotel and there were a lot of dogs when we visited I was so surprised when in the room we could only hear the very occasional dog. I love dogs so that was a plus anyway. The common room is Comfortable and lush. Service: Staff are very friendly.
There was only one poor woman running breakfast service and I think she completed a marathon up and down and around everyone. She did an amazing job and service was great and she was so happy, please get that poor woman some help. In the attached bar it is super busy and not much space inside but outside is wonderful so happy to sit outside. Service is quick at the bar and well stocked. Location: Right in the middle of the small village close to all shops and some spectacular walks. Close to everything and could spend days rambling around that area.
There was only one poor woman running breakfast service and I think she completed a marathon up and down and around everyone. She did an amazing job and service was great and she was so happy, please get that poor woman some help. In the attached bar it is super busy and not much space inside but outside is wonderful so happy to sit outside. Service is quick at the bar and well stocked. Location: Right in the middle of the small village close to all shops and some spectacular walks. Close to everything and could spend days rambling around that area.
Philip Last
May 12, 2022
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We stayed there for 2 nights. The room was really lovely, with Character too. We had a dog with us so the only evening meal option is too be part of the, 1st come 1st served, routine within the bar area. This is very busy at 18:00 hrs but we did manage to get food, when we wanted, on both nights. We would stay there again!
Bogwoppit
May 11, 2022
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Small but comfortable bedrooms although sink in our room very slow to drain. Also faulty door lock necessitated staff member kindly accessing room by climbing through the window from outside.seemingly all too easy! Breakfast room very dark and gloomy but overlooks lovely grounds. Good selection at breakfast of cereals, fresh fruit and cooked menu. Evening meal options extremely limited and expensive.
The sea bass fillet was one single fillet on a very small amount of crushed potato for 18! Burger with fries was passable but chicken salad was weird. Staff in the bar and dining area give a good impression of being there under sufferance and have way too much attitude. Good selection of real ales but only one expensive lager on tap. Very busy and relying too much on its own misplaced air of superiority. Disappointed.
The sea bass fillet was one single fillet on a very small amount of crushed potato for 18! Burger with fries was passable but chicken salad was weird. Staff in the bar and dining area give a good impression of being there under sufferance and have way too much attitude. Good selection of real ales but only one expensive lager on tap. Very busy and relying too much on its own misplaced air of superiority. Disappointed.
Sam Mashford
May 05, 2022
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I only ate here, the food was good, the service was reasonable, no complaints there. One thing that isn't specific to Tweedies but does apply, there is nowhere in the UK that takes advantage of a tourist like the lake district! 19+ for a cheeseburger is unbelievable! Doesn't matter how good a burger it is, 19 is never right.
