Business Details
Boutique Hotel in Grasmere Lake District
Victorian House Hotel is a charming boutique bed and breakfast nestled in the heart of Grasmere, within the breathtaking Lake District. Established to provide an authentic experience, the hotel combines timeless character with modern comforts, offering individually designed rooms that reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Guests can enjoy hearty English breakfasts served in the quirky Garden Room, with panoramic views of the village and river. The property embraces its period features, including a lack of air conditioning and lifts, while ensuring comfort with fans in rooms and luggage assistance. With a focus on sustainability, the hotel participates in a tree-planting initiative to offset carbon emissions.The team prides itself on creating a welcoming, home-away-from-home atmosphere, with attention to detail evident in handpicked furnishings, seasonal treats, and exceptional service. The hotel caters to families, couples, and pet owners, offering interconnected rooms, dog-friendly accommodations, and a range of room types to suit different needs. Located near cultural landmarks like Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage, it serves as an ideal base for exploring the Lake District's natural and historical attractions.
Services
Boutique Accommodation
English Breakfast
Dog-Friendly Rooms
Family Rooms
Shepherd's Hut Stay
Highlights and features
- We offer individually designed rooms with period features in the Lake District's heart
- Our team provides exceptional service with luggage assistance and local knowledge
- We serve hearty English breakfasts using locally sourced ingredients daily
- We maintain a sustainable approach with our tree-planting carbon offset initiative
- We cater to families and pets with interconnected rooms and dog-friendly accommodations
What people say
Lovely hospitable staff
Kingdom so comfy
Delicious food
Beautiful property
Complimentary brownies
Services
Boutique Accommodation
Our individually designed rooms combine period features with modern comforts, offering unique spaces for couples and families. Each room includes complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and breakfast. The property maintains its heritage charm while providing contemporary amenities like underfloor heating in the Shepherd's Hut.
English Breakfast
Start your day with a hearty Full English or vegetarian breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients like Cumberland sausages and baked beans. Served daily from 8am-9:45am in our Garden Room with river views. We accommodate dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options with advance notice.
Dog-Friendly Rooms
We welcome pets in designated rooms with hard flooring and outdoor access. A flat fee of 25 applies per stay, with a limited number available. Our staff can assist with luggage and provide an outdoor tap for cleaning muddy paws. Dogs must be supervised at all times during your stay.
Family Rooms
Our family-friendly rooms connect via fire escape and accommodate extra beds or cots. Features include safe play areas, TV entertainment, and proximity to local attractions. The Two Room Suite offers additional space for larger families with a cottage-style layout just steps from the main hotel.
Shepherd's Hut Stay
Experience our transformed Shepherd's Hut with vintage rolltop bath, private river views, and modern comforts. Includes complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, and underfloor heating. Perfect for romantic getaways with a private seating area and outdoor fire pit overlooking the hills.
Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 15:00, with check-out by 10:30. Complimentary late check-out is available for direct bookings with advance request.
Can I bring my dog to the hotel?
Yes, we have dog-friendly rooms with hard flooring. A £25 fee applies, and dogs must not be left unattended. Please request in advance as availability is limited.
Is the hotel accessible for wheelchair users?
Due to our period building, we don't have wheelchair-accessible rooms. Ground floor rooms are available with two steps at the entrance. Contact us directly for assistance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We are cashless but accept credit and debit cards. Cash payments require prior notification and exact amounts as we cannot provide change.
Do you offer room service?
We don't provide room service but offer breakfast in our Garden Room and can recommend local dining options.
How can I reach the hotel without a car?
Take the train to Windermere then bus 555/599 to Grasmere. Our 'Go CO2 Free' scheme plants a tree for public transport journeys. Download directions from our website.
Reviews (5)
Caroline Evans
Apr 20, 2018
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Good location, friendly staff, nice breakfast with lots of options cooked fresh to order, comfy bed. Bathroom could've done with a freshen up. Lovely freshly baked cookies in the room!
M. Keld
Sep 29, 2017
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It's all about the food here. The breakfast we had was very good indeed. The service was also good, welcoming. It may be that the property is undergoing a room by room renovation and that our room was still to be worked on, but it seemed a little tired to us, a few areas of paint needing touching up, some wallpaper beginning to peel. We also noticed one or two carpet stains, tea cup stains and a little mould on the shower screen in the bathroom - see the photos. Nothing that's a show stopper, just not of the highest standard.
Gwen W.
Apr 09, 2016
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The Chef must be very talented. We enjoyed a beautifully presented and delicious dinner and breakfast. Staff is very accommodating and rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable. View of hills in the lovely Lake District, close to shops and convenient for walks.
E. Nig Ma
Sep 08, 2014
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Food on a very high standard. Staff extremely friendly. A homely feel with very fine dining. Who needs a Michelin star! This place is up there.
Dotty Kallis
Jun 15, 2014
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I wish we had booked more than one night here, it was a lovely treat for my husband's birthday. All the staff were excellent. the food was lovely. A brilliant choice at breakfast. Room 15 is a little hot, so I would request a different froom next time, although it is a lovely big comfortable room in every other way. We will definitely go back!
