The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel and Spa offers contemporary luxury on the shores of Grasmere water, located in the heart of The Lake District and just a short walk into Grasmere village. A full English breakfast is served each morning and free WiFi is available throughout. Rooms at The Daffodil Hotel and Spa are stylish and spacious, each with a flat-screen TV and media panel, private bathroom with complimentary The White Company Noir toiletries, luxury crisp cotton linen, ironing facilities and still bottled water. Guests staying at The Daffodil can also indulge in the hotel’s luxury spa complete with Temple Spa therapies and products, a 33 ft thermal pool, steam room, sauna and tepidarium. Spa treatments are available by prior arrangement. The restaurant at The Daffodil serves a traditional British menu with a modern twist. The dining room enjoys a lake view, as does the Sitting Room where afternoon tea is served. In addition the property has a beautiful terrace for enjoying the finer weather. The hotel is located on the A591 as you enter Grasmere which allows easy access to the popular Lake District towns of Keswick 13 miles to the north and Ambleside 4 miles to the south.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Paulo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s lovely place to spend time and enjoy the day. The staff’s are very friendly and welcoming. I would like to congrats for the reception of Nicole (receptionist) and Alex (dinner waiter) they make the great differences in the hotel !!”
Adam
Israel Israel
“This place is absolutely perfect! It’s right on the Grasmere lake, with a lovely terrace where we spent our afternoons (and sometimes even had our own dinner). It’s just a 5-minute walk from the charming Grasmere village. The staff were all super...”
Saleh
Kuwait Kuwait
“Everything; the beautiful scenic backyard, good parking spaces, great staff, great room size…”
Gemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location, views were incredible. Everything was clean. We had a lovely evening in the hotel bar when the staff were really friendly. Having a spa available was handy when it rained. Breakfast was great, plenty to choose from and tasty....”
Karen
United States United States
“Lovely property. Terrace overlooks lake. Room was a great size. Air conditioning. Good buffet breakfast. Dinner service slow.”
Hesham
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“- its location next to the lake with a breathtaking view all around - check in and check out were smooth and quick - The reception staff was very friendly, especially Mohammed. - alex the waiter in the breakfast restaurant was very friendly and...”
Jovan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a really nice experience at the hotel. Really want to give a shout out to the young Australian man at the front desk who really accommodated us well. Forgot his name but he really helped in our situation. Moses at the front desk as well...”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent! Really helpful and friendly. The hotel was clean and in a lovely location.”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From the friendly welcome to the excellent service throughout, this was a great choice. Clean, modern room with massive bed, lake view and beutaiful bird watching as the house martins swoop up and down from the eaves. Fantastic food, I really...”
Heather
United States United States
“The staff were helpful and professional and made our stay a delightful experience. We had planned to rent a car to go hiking, but they helped us see that we could do five days of lovely (intense!) hikes right from the hotel. The spa was the...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British

House rules

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all bookings over 5 rooms or more will be charged in full on the day of booking and the payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Please note that all bookings made within 48 hours of arrival will also be charged in full on the day of booking, and the payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Children aged 15 years and below are not allowed to use the spa area.

Reservations are required for spa treatments.

Pets are allowed in a very limited number of rooms and will incur an additional charge of GBP 15 per pet per night.

Please note that all special requests are subject to availability.

Half-board rates include an allowance of up to GBP 40 per adult, per night, which can be spent on dishes chosen from the Dining Room menu, and GBP 35 per adult, per night for bookings made before July 1, 2025.

Half-board rates for children aged 4–15 include an allowance of up to GBP 20 per child, per night.

Children aged 16 years and above pay an adult price. Drinks, including hot drinks, will be charged separately.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.