The Traveller's Rest
$125
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Avg. for September
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$125
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Traveller's Rest average $79 in December, the cheapest month, and $151 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $91 |
| February | $89 |
| March | $96 |
| April | $114 |
| May | $140 |
| June | $131 |
| July | $133 |
| August | $151 |
| September | $125 |
| October | $103 |
| November | $82 |
| December | $79 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Traveller's Rest Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.
What's nearby
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water(0.8 miles)
The Herdy Shop(0.9 miles)
Grasmere Garden Village(1 miles)
St Oswald's Church(1.1 miles)
Cocoa Hearts(1.1 miles)
Helm Crag(1.1 miles)
Grasmere Showground(1.1 miles)
Wordsworth Museum(1.3 miles)
Dove Cottage(1.3 miles)
Faeryland(1.3 miles)
Grasmere(1.3 miles)
Easdale Tarn(1.4 miles)
Alcock Tarn(1.7 miles)
Rydal Water(2.2 miles)
Allan Bank(2.7 miles)
The nearest major airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL)(105.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Hiking
Location
The Traveller's Rest, Grasmere, England, United Kingdom
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water (0.8 miles)
The Herdy Shop (0.9 miles)
Grasmere Garden Village (1 miles)
St Oswald's Church (1.1 miles)
Cocoa Hearts (1.1 miles)
Helm Crag (1.1 miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 738 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
65%
Family
16%
Group
14%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Traveller's Rest, guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, tasty pub dining, and a scenic, walkable location near Grasmere, while rooms are generally cosy and comfortable with traditional character, though some are small and face road noise.
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What guests think
At The Traveller's Rest, guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, tasty pub dining, and a scenic, walkable location near Grasmere, while rooms are generally cosy and comfortable with traditional character, though some are small and face road noise.
Cleanliness is usually rated highly, but a few reviews mention odours, dated or worn bathrooms, and maintenance niggles. Food and drink receive strong reviews across breakfast and dinner, though a limited menu, one-off poor meals, and breakfast value concerns are noted. Facilities suit walkers and dog owners, with a cosy bar and lounge, on-site parking, and trailheads close by; heating or room temperature has occasionally been an issue. Expect a friendly country-inn stay with character, good food, and some quirks.
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Facilities
Cosy bar and lounge with open fires, dog friendly policy, and on-site parking are praised; trail access is convenient. A few guests noted occasional parking constraints and that extended parking wasn’t permitted.
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Beverley
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed with dog for one night before doing a long distance walk over to ulswater. Wasn’t able to leave my car on car Park for an extra day till I could return for it. Had to buy a 3 day pass to park in grasmere at an additional cost of £20.20.Had to pay £10 extra for the dog which I didn’t mind paying but after paying full breakfast price for myself and only opting for a bowl porridge would even let me order an extra sausage for the dog.
Stayed with dog for one night before doing a long distance walk over to ulswater. Wasn’t able to leave my car on car Park for an extra day till I could return for it. Had to buy a 3 day pass to park in grasmere at an additional cost of £20.20.Had to pay £10 extra for the dog which I didn’t mind paying but after paying full breakfast price for myself and only opting for a bowl porridge would even let me order an extra sausage for the dog.
10
Kenneth
Feb 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a very welcoming hotel. Ample on site parking and super dog friendly. Everyone of the staff delivered a high standard of customer service. Food is excellent. We stayed in a standard sized room which was very clean and comfortable. I will return but next time I will go for a larger room as I found the standard sized room bathroom a bit small for my large size frame ( I’m over six feet tall. ).
This is a very welcoming hotel. Ample on site parking and super dog friendly. Everyone of the staff delivered a high standard of customer service. Food is excellent. We stayed in a standard sized room which was very clean and comfortable. I will return but next time I will go for a larger room as I found the standard sized room bathroom a bit small for my large size frame ( I’m over six feet tall. ).
10
Geoffrey
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful Westmorland hospitality. Nice real fire in the Bar, so welcome on an Autumn evening. Chats with local regulars. Beautiful room. Excellent menu and eventual meal plus brilliant choice of wine with no overpricing. Excellent breakfast to complete our visit.
Wonderful Westmorland hospitality. Nice real fire in the Bar, so welcome on an Autumn evening. Chats with local regulars. Beautiful room. Excellent menu and eventual meal plus brilliant choice of wine with no overpricing. Excellent breakfast to complete our visit.
10
Robert
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful overnight stay. Free parking adjacent to property. Nice building with relaxed vibe. Even the background music was different and interesting. Evening meal very tasty and well presented. Ambiance very nice. Bedroom good size, comfortable large bed, and quiet. Breakfast (we had pancakes, back bacon and maple syrup with berries) was superb. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended. .
Wonderful overnight stay. Free parking adjacent to property. Nice building with relaxed vibe. Even the background music was different and interesting. Evening meal very tasty and well presented. Ambiance very nice. Bedroom good size, comfortable large bed, and quiet. Breakfast (we had pancakes, back bacon and maple syrup with berries) was superb. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended. .
10
Kathryn
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
10
FIONA
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel ticked all the boxes for comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff, cozy bar and resident's lounge, delicious food, lush towels and linen. Fabulous evening meals very reasonably priced. Five stars throughout. Would definitely be back
This hotel ticked all the boxes for comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff, cozy bar and resident's lounge, delicious food, lush towels and linen. Fabulous evening meals very reasonably priced. Five stars throughout. Would definitely be back
10
Manuel Marcelo Granado
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It is small enough where staff make you feel welcome. Lots of character. Some great walks nearby although a bit of a walk to centre of village.
It is small enough where staff make you feel welcome. Lots of character. Some great walks nearby although a bit of a walk to centre of village.
10
Phillippa
Jun 8, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very nice historic pub/hotel with good food and friendly staff. Plenty of parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and a good size. It is conveniently situated on the main road just outside the village of Grasmere, so reaching other parts of the Lake District is easy. The rooms have double glazing but the road noise may be a problem for some people. It didn’t bother us.
A very nice historic pub/hotel with good food and friendly staff. Plenty of parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and a good size. It is conveniently situated on the main road just outside the village of Grasmere, so reaching other parts of the Lake District is easy. The rooms have double glazing but the road noise may be a problem for some people. It didn’t bother us.
10
Heather
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What’s not to love about this place! Quirky, amazing food and drinks, fantastic location, dog friendly and wonderful staff!!
What’s not to love about this place! Quirky, amazing food and drinks, fantastic location, dog friendly and wonderful staff!!
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David
Mar 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival, parking was restricted due to workmen’s vans taking over half of the car park. Our superior double room was very noisy from traffic noise as it only had secondary glazing and faced the main road. The room was cold and we were not able to turn on the heating ourselves. At 5.30pm We complained to reception who then agreed to turn it on. It went off again at 8.30pm and did not resume until 7.30am the next morning. It was a really cold night.
On arrival, parking was restricted due to workmen’s vans taking over half of the car park. Our superior double room was very noisy from traffic noise as it only had secondary glazing and faced the main road. The room was cold and we were not able to turn on the heating ourselves. At 5.30pm We complained to reception who then agreed to turn it on. It went off again at 8.30pm and did not resume until 7.30am the next morning. It was a really cold night.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean with fresh towels and some spotless stays reported. However, several reviews cite odours, tired or worn bathrooms, and minor maintenance issues.
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paul
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
For the cost of the room, I was bitterly disappointed with the standard of the room. The photographs on the website do not remotely represent the actual room we got. The room stank of dogs, the en-suite bathroom was particularly dirty and run Down, mouldy ceiling sink cupboard doors damaged beyond repair by water damage. The toilet was unclean, the fan was useless and unsuitable for getting rid of the built up steam and giving adequate ventilation but in general, the whole room was generally run down.
For the cost of the room, I was bitterly disappointed with the standard of the room. The photographs on the website do not remotely represent the actual room we got. The room stank of dogs, the en-suite bathroom was particularly dirty and run Down, mouldy ceiling sink cupboard doors damaged beyond repair by water damage. The toilet was unclean, the fan was useless and unsuitable for getting rid of the built up steam and giving adequate ventilation but in general, the whole room was generally run down.
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paul
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is wonderful as it’s nice and quiet!! Very accommodating to us and the dog and was kept clean and tidy. The food and service was excellent would rate it 6 stars if there was an option to. Our shower room needed a little bit of TLC albeit in full working order which would be the only negative comment I could make. All in all a wonderful stay and would happily recommend to others.
The location is wonderful as it’s nice and quiet!! Very accommodating to us and the dog and was kept clean and tidy. The food and service was excellent would rate it 6 stars if there was an option to. Our shower room needed a little bit of TLC albeit in full working order which would be the only negative comment I could make. All in all a wonderful stay and would happily recommend to others.
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David
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed at the Traveller's Rest Inn for one night recently, and were impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the location and the extremely high quality of the meals we were served. We ate in the restaurant for our evening meal, and were really impressed with the service, presentation and quality of the food. Our breakfast the following morning was equally as good, with a very substantial and tasty full Cumbrian. Our room was comfortable, with pleasant decor, but I would also say that maybe a little more attention to detail is required with the cleaning, as we did find a few grubby marks on the doors in our room. However, this did not spoil what was a very pleasant stay at the Traveller's Rest.
We stayed at the Traveller's Rest Inn for one night recently, and were impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the location and the extremely high quality of the meals we were served. We ate in the restaurant for our evening meal, and were really impressed with the service, presentation and quality of the food. Our breakfast the following morning was equally as good, with a very substantial and tasty full Cumbrian. Our room was comfortable, with pleasant decor, but I would also say that maybe a little more attention to detail is required with the cleaning, as we did find a few grubby marks on the doors in our room. However, this did not spoil what was a very pleasant stay at the Traveller's Rest.
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Tariq
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The entrance was stinking with wine or some other foul smell which we couldn’t withstand. The beds were too small although it says double bed. Rest was good, the washrooms were clean and the towels as well.
The entrance was stinking with wine or some other foul smell which we couldn’t withstand. The beds were too small although it says double bed. Rest was good, the washrooms were clean and the towels as well.
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Julie
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The welcome was good, and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The room had everything in it we needed, but was rather tired, and the bathroom needed some minor repairs. The water was hot whenever we needed it. The food was excellent.
The welcome was good, and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The room had everything in it we needed, but was rather tired, and the bathroom needed some minor repairs. The water was hot whenever we needed it. The food was excellent.
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Mark
Apr 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic breakfast and dinner. Spotless room and comfortable bed. Short walk into Grasmere and great local walks and scenery.
Fantastic breakfast and dinner. Spotless room and comfortable bed. Short walk into Grasmere and great local walks and scenery.
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FIONA
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel ticked all the boxes for comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff, cozy bar and resident's lounge, delicious food, lush towels and linen. Fabulous evening meals very reasonably priced. Five stars throughout. Would definitely be back
This hotel ticked all the boxes for comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff, cozy bar and resident's lounge, delicious food, lush towels and linen. Fabulous evening meals very reasonably priced. Five stars throughout. Would definitely be back
10
Michael
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Lovely location, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms clean and comfortable.
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Debbie
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay, food was excellent, rooms cosy and very clean. Staff were wonderful and very friendly they even dried our swimming kit in the boiler room over night 😃. Great value for money and we will definitely return.
Fantastic stay, food was excellent, rooms cosy and very clean. Staff were wonderful and very friendly they even dried our swimming kit in the boiler room over night 😃. Great value for money and we will definitely return.
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Helen
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Have stayed hear twice yearly for past 3 years but sadly found the room this time looked quite shabby in places & needing upgrade - especially in shower room Sad as i liked this place
Have stayed hear twice yearly for past 3 years but sadly found the room this time looked quite shabby in places & needing upgrade - especially in shower room Sad as i liked this place
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Rooms
Rooms have traditional character and are cosy and comfortable, with some lovely views and reliable WiFi; several are compact. Road-facing rooms can get traffic noise, and a few guests mentioned cold rooms or temperature controls.
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Daria
Jul 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice and comfy. Clean bathroom with good shower pressure. Nice location with a beautiful view to country side. Once downside is the room size, wish there was enough space for the languages.
Nice and comfy. Clean bathroom with good shower pressure. Nice location with a beautiful view to country side. Once downside is the room size, wish there was enough space for the languages.
10
Sue
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really comfortable room. Great staff and great food
Really comfortable room. Great staff and great food
10
DARREN
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The check in was simple, with clear instructions provided in the room. Access to good quality WiFi was again simple. I ate in the pub for breakfast and dinner, it was easy to put my dinner bill and associated drinks on my bill. All the staff were friendly and relaxed, despite being a busy bank holiday weekend, which is a credit to them. All the food was fantastic, served hot and without too much of a wait. The staff were on it and keen to give you a good stay. I would definitely stay again!
The check in was simple, with clear instructions provided in the room. Access to good quality WiFi was again simple. I ate in the pub for breakfast and dinner, it was easy to put my dinner bill and associated drinks on my bill. All the staff were friendly and relaxed, despite being a busy bank holiday weekend, which is a credit to them. All the food was fantastic, served hot and without too much of a wait. The staff were on it and keen to give you a good stay. I would definitely stay again!
8
Daniel
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely facilities and great atmosphere. Easy check in/out and clean room. The only issue I had was that the room itself was very cold throughout the night. But I did make the booking fairly last minute so it’s possible this was an oversight.
Lovely facilities and great atmosphere. Easy check in/out and clean room. The only issue I had was that the room itself was very cold throughout the night. But I did make the booking fairly last minute so it’s possible this was an oversight.
10
Amanda
Jul 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect setting, brilliant room and view and amazing staff.
Perfect setting, brilliant room and view and amazing staff.
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Kathryn
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
8
Neil
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice inn Bed very squeaky Bathroom average
Nice inn Bed very squeaky Bathroom average
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Kathleen
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room and en suite were extremely small.
The room and en suite were extremely small.
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Phillippa
Jun 8, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very nice historic pub/hotel with good food and friendly staff. Plenty of parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and a good size. It is conveniently situated on the main road just outside the village of Grasmere, so reaching other parts of the Lake District is easy. The rooms have double glazing but the road noise may be a problem for some people. It didn’t bother us.
A very nice historic pub/hotel with good food and friendly staff. Plenty of parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and a good size. It is conveniently situated on the main road just outside the village of Grasmere, so reaching other parts of the Lake District is easy. The rooms have double glazing but the road noise may be a problem for some people. It didn’t bother us.
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David
Mar 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival, parking was restricted due to workmen’s vans taking over half of the car park. Our superior double room was very noisy from traffic noise as it only had secondary glazing and faced the main road. The room was cold and we were not able to turn on the heating ourselves. At 5.30pm We complained to reception who then agreed to turn it on. It went off again at 8.30pm and did not resume until 7.30am the next morning. It was a really cold night.
On arrival, parking was restricted due to workmen’s vans taking over half of the car park. Our superior double room was very noisy from traffic noise as it only had secondary glazing and faced the main road. The room was cold and we were not able to turn on the heating ourselves. At 5.30pm We complained to reception who then agreed to turn it on. It went off again at 8.30pm and did not resume until 7.30am the next morning. It was a really cold night.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and attentive, with staff quick to help and resolve issues. A few policy frustrations were noted.
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Beverley
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed with dog for one night before doing a long distance walk over to ulswater. Wasn’t able to leave my car on car Park for an extra day till I could return for it. Had to buy a 3 day pass to park in grasmere at an additional cost of £20.20.Had to pay £10 extra for the dog which I didn’t mind paying but after paying full breakfast price for myself and only opting for a bowl porridge would even let me order an extra sausage for the dog.
Stayed with dog for one night before doing a long distance walk over to ulswater. Wasn’t able to leave my car on car Park for an extra day till I could return for it. Had to buy a 3 day pass to park in grasmere at an additional cost of £20.20.Had to pay £10 extra for the dog which I didn’t mind paying but after paying full breakfast price for myself and only opting for a bowl porridge would even let me order an extra sausage for the dog.
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Harry
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were absolutely fantastic. Very accommodating. The restaurant serves wonderful food, with all special requests adhered to. A great break away.
The staff were absolutely fantastic. Very accommodating. The restaurant serves wonderful food, with all special requests adhered to. A great break away.
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DARREN
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The check in was simple, with clear instructions provided in the room. Access to good quality WiFi was again simple. I ate in the pub for breakfast and dinner, it was easy to put my dinner bill and associated drinks on my bill. All the staff were friendly and relaxed, despite being a busy bank holiday weekend, which is a credit to them. All the food was fantastic, served hot and without too much of a wait. The staff were on it and keen to give you a good stay. I would definitely stay again!
The check in was simple, with clear instructions provided in the room. Access to good quality WiFi was again simple. I ate in the pub for breakfast and dinner, it was easy to put my dinner bill and associated drinks on my bill. All the staff were friendly and relaxed, despite being a busy bank holiday weekend, which is a credit to them. All the food was fantastic, served hot and without too much of a wait. The staff were on it and keen to give you a good stay. I would definitely stay again!
10
philip
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
All staff were excellent from the start. Good rooms and restaurant.
All staff were excellent from the start. Good rooms and restaurant.
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Zoe
Feb 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic place to stay with stunning views. The staff were so lovely, helpful and friendly and couldn’t do enough to make us welcome and ensure our stay was enjoyable.
Fantastic place to stay with stunning views. The staff were so lovely, helpful and friendly and couldn’t do enough to make us welcome and ensure our stay was enjoyable.
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Steve
May 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful hotel just a short stroll from Beutiful Grasmere village. Friendly staff that couldn't do enough for us.
Wonderful hotel just a short stroll from Beutiful Grasmere village. Friendly staff that couldn't do enough for us.
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Alan
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are amazing at this place, I very rarely leave a tip but I did here!
Staff are amazing at this place, I very rarely leave a tip but I did here!
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David
Mar 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival, parking was restricted due to workmen’s vans taking over half of the car park. Our superior double room was very noisy from traffic noise as it only had secondary glazing and faced the main road. The room was cold and we were not able to turn on the heating ourselves. At 5.30pm We complained to reception who then agreed to turn it on. It went off again at 8.30pm and did not resume until 7.30am the next morning. It was a really cold night.
On arrival, parking was restricted due to workmen’s vans taking over half of the car park. Our superior double room was very noisy from traffic noise as it only had secondary glazing and faced the main road. The room was cold and we were not able to turn on the heating ourselves. At 5.30pm We complained to reception who then agreed to turn it on. It went off again at 8.30pm and did not resume until 7.30am the next morning. It was a really cold night.
10
John
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent attention to detail from the team
Excellent attention to detail from the team
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Pauline
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our evening meal was not good, but staff handled it ok.
Our evening meal was not good, but staff handled it ok.
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Location
Scenic, walkable base just outside Grasmere with trails starting nearby and easy access to other Lake District towns; some guests arrived without a car. Being on the main road brings occasional traffic noise.
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Rosalyn
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent position away from the bustle of the town but walkable. Excellent food!
Excellent position away from the bustle of the town but walkable. Excellent food!
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Deborah
Dec 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a lovely stay room was clean bed was a bit to hard for me and we kept knocking are knees on the sides of the beds could do with something on the corners food was lovely location was picturesque but we did get quite a bit of traffic as it was on a main road
Had a lovely stay room was clean bed was a bit to hard for me and we kept knocking are knees on the sides of the beds could do with something on the corners food was lovely location was picturesque but we did get quite a bit of traffic as it was on a main road
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Brian
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice stay at the Inn. Ideally situated for easy visits to Grasmere, Ambleside & Keswick. Friendly staff, lovely breakfast, plenty parking, dog friendly and reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend
Very nice stay at the Inn. Ideally situated for easy visits to Grasmere, Ambleside & Keswick. Friendly staff, lovely breakfast, plenty parking, dog friendly and reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend
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Mark
Apr 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic breakfast and dinner. Spotless room and comfortable bed. Short walk into Grasmere and great local walks and scenery.
Fantastic breakfast and dinner. Spotless room and comfortable bed. Short walk into Grasmere and great local walks and scenery.
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Joseph
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Just enjoyed a 2 night stay here. Very friendly & helpful staff, the room was clean, bed very comfy. The food was very nice & reasonably priced. Great location within 10-15 mins of Ambleside, Windermere & around 20 mins to Keswick. Will definitely come back.
Just enjoyed a 2 night stay here. Very friendly & helpful staff, the room was clean, bed very comfy. The food was very nice & reasonably priced. Great location within 10-15 mins of Ambleside, Windermere & around 20 mins to Keswick. Will definitely come back.
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Kathryn
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
10
Manuel Marcelo Granado
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It is small enough where staff make you feel welcome. Lots of character. Some great walks nearby although a bit of a walk to centre of village.
It is small enough where staff make you feel welcome. Lots of character. Some great walks nearby although a bit of a walk to centre of village.
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Helen
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely cosy pub Great room Staff very friendly Lovely walk from pub to Grasmere - 20 minutes
Lovely cosy pub Great room Staff very friendly Lovely walk from pub to Grasmere - 20 minutes
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Dawn
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was brilliant for visiting in and around Grasmere, a few minutes walk away. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The room was cosy and had everything needed. Had evening meal and breakfast - both fantastic. Would highly recommend.
The location was brilliant for visiting in and around Grasmere, a few minutes walk away. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The room was cosy and had everything needed. Had evening meal and breakfast - both fantastic. Would highly recommend.
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Phillippa
Jun 8, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very nice historic pub/hotel with good food and friendly staff. Plenty of parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and a good size. It is conveniently situated on the main road just outside the village of Grasmere, so reaching other parts of the Lake District is easy. The rooms have double glazing but the road noise may be a problem for some people. It didn’t bother us.
A very nice historic pub/hotel with good food and friendly staff. Plenty of parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was modern and a good size. It is conveniently situated on the main road just outside the village of Grasmere, so reaching other parts of the Lake District is easy. The rooms have double glazing but the road noise may be a problem for some people. It didn’t bother us.
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Dining
Breakfast and dinner are frequently described as tasty and well presented, with good beer. Some noted a limited menu, one-off disappointing dishes, and mixed value for breakfast.
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EDWARD
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The overall experience of staying at The Travellers Rest was very pleasant. The setting is fabulous, the room was quite comfortable and the proximity to Grasmere mde visiting the town very easy. The min concern we had was the price of breakfast compared to other hotels we have stayed in. We did not believe it was value for money.
The overall experience of staying at The Travellers Rest was very pleasant. The setting is fabulous, the room was quite comfortable and the proximity to Grasmere mde visiting the town very easy. The min concern we had was the price of breakfast compared to other hotels we have stayed in. We did not believe it was value for money.
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Paul
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very old style country pub serving excellent food and local beers run by extremely friendly & helpful staff
A very old style country pub serving excellent food and local beers run by extremely friendly & helpful staff
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Joss
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay in some nasty weather with my dog. Fish and chips were outstanding and the service was brilliant!
Great stay in some nasty weather with my dog. Fish and chips were outstanding and the service was brilliant!
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Geoffrey
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful Westmorland hospitality. Nice real fire in the Bar, so welcome on an Autumn evening. Chats with local regulars. Beautiful room. Excellent menu and eventual meal plus brilliant choice of wine with no overpricing. Excellent breakfast to complete our visit.
Wonderful Westmorland hospitality. Nice real fire in the Bar, so welcome on an Autumn evening. Chats with local regulars. Beautiful room. Excellent menu and eventual meal plus brilliant choice of wine with no overpricing. Excellent breakfast to complete our visit.
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Robert
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful overnight stay. Free parking adjacent to property. Nice building with relaxed vibe. Even the background music was different and interesting. Evening meal very tasty and well presented. Ambiance very nice. Bedroom good size, comfortable large bed, and quiet. Breakfast (we had pancakes, back bacon and maple syrup with berries) was superb. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended. .
Wonderful overnight stay. Free parking adjacent to property. Nice building with relaxed vibe. Even the background music was different and interesting. Evening meal very tasty and well presented. Ambiance very nice. Bedroom good size, comfortable large bed, and quiet. Breakfast (we had pancakes, back bacon and maple syrup with berries) was superb. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended. .
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Mark
Apr 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic breakfast and dinner. Spotless room and comfortable bed. Short walk into Grasmere and great local walks and scenery.
Fantastic breakfast and dinner. Spotless room and comfortable bed. Short walk into Grasmere and great local walks and scenery.
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carole
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very very limited menu, rooms are very small, and the toilet is inside a cupboard door?.
Very very limited menu, rooms are very small, and the toilet is inside a cupboard door?.
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FIONA
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel ticked all the boxes for comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff, cozy bar and resident's lounge, delicious food, lush towels and linen. Fabulous evening meals very reasonably priced. Five stars throughout. Would definitely be back
This hotel ticked all the boxes for comfort, cleanliness, friendly staff, cozy bar and resident's lounge, delicious food, lush towels and linen. Fabulous evening meals very reasonably priced. Five stars throughout. Would definitely be back
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Dawn
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was brilliant for visiting in and around Grasmere, a few minutes walk away. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The room was cosy and had everything needed. Had evening meal and breakfast - both fantastic. Would highly recommend.
The location was brilliant for visiting in and around Grasmere, a few minutes walk away. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The room was cosy and had everything needed. Had evening meal and breakfast - both fantastic. Would highly recommend.
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Pauline
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our evening meal was not good, but staff handled it ok.
Our evening meal was not good, but staff handled it ok.
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Susan
Aug 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Peaceful haven, quaint and cosy restaurant and rooms.
Peaceful haven, quaint and cosy restaurant and rooms.
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Russell
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Food menus wonderful choice. Comfortable Room.
Great location. Food menus wonderful choice. Comfortable Room.
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Anthony
Jul 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely food and pub! Must visit
Lovely food and pub! Must visit
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kate
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Loved breakfast. Very friendly staff
Loved breakfast. Very friendly staff
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Ben
Jun 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Really good stay. Great location, lovely authentic hotel with modern room. Staff were excellent as was breakfast. Highly recommend.
Really good stay. Great location, lovely authentic hotel with modern room. Staff were excellent as was breakfast. Highly recommend.
Property Policies
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From 15:00 to 22:30
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FAQs about The Traveller's Rest
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Ambleside, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and 0.9 miles from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Nearby attractions include The Herdy Shop (0.9 miles) and Grasmere Garden Village (1 mile).
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: GBP 30.00 per night (for stays between 21 December - 03 January)
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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