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Accommodation > Hotels > England > Cumbria > Grasmere > Macdonald Swan Hotel
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Macdonald Swan Hotel

A Hotel in Grasmere, Cumbria


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Keswick Road
Grasmere
Cumbria
England
LA22 9RF

Macdonald Swan Hotel, Grasmere

Accommodation Description:
A warm welcome awaits you at the Macdonald Swan Hotel in Grasmere. Originally a coaching Inn dating back to the 1600s the charming ambience and relaxing atmosphere creates the perfect place to slow down and unwind and let our caring team look after you. The Macdonald Swan Hotel (to which Lake District poet William Wordsworth affectionately refers in his poem The Waggoner) is the perfect base for exploring the Lake District

It prides itself on its centuries old reputation for true English Hospitality and personal service, and welcomes back many loyal customers year after year. NON SMOKING POLICYIn line with the Smoking, Health and Social Care Act, which came into effect in July 2007, the Hotel operates a non smoking policy in all guest rooms, public areas, function suites, bars and restaurants. We kindly request that guests observe the non smoking policy at all times



From: £70.00

Accommodation Rating: 3* (about ratings)

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • Cots available
  • Wedding Licence
  • Car parking available onsite
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Trouser press in each room
  • Iron And Board In Each Room
  • Telephone In Each Room
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Limited room service for hot food
  • Wake Up Call Available
  • Pets Allowed
  • Private dining services
  • Lounge Menu
  • Bar
  • [Channels] News
  • [Channels] Sky Sports
  • [Channels] Music
  • Radio
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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Grasmere - 1.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Rydal - 2 miles away Heritage Rating

Ambleside - 4.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Glenridding - 6.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Watendlath - 6.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Coniston - 7 miles away Heritage Rating

Windermere - 7.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Keswick - 10.1 miles away Heritage Rating


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Directions:
The Swan sits on the northern outskirts of the village of Grasmere approximately halfway between Windermere and Keswick on the A591. Junction 36 or 40 of the MI6 provide access points.


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