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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • 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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Guest reviews

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Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fabulous location Attentive staff Food lovely Rooms very comfortable Spa
Elizabeth
United States United States
Location was incredible, situated on the lake with beautiful views of the mountains, valley and lake, and only a short walk into Grassmere. The Staff were “exceptional”! - with out exception they were consistently the most friendly, helpful team...
Rosemary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is amazing, so picturesque there. Close to other parts of the Lake District. Bus stop across the road for open top bus.The room was very spacious, extremely clean,staff very friendly and accommodating. The food was exceptional...
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Manager excellent 👌. He managed the restaurant, bar and patio.
Zoe
United States United States
Amazing lake views from our room. Beautiful large windows. We had a wow moment when we came into the room due to the view and the size of the room. It was very spacious. Loved being able to have breakfast in our room with our lovely view. The...
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spa was incredible. Fantastic massage. Location was also a strong point!
Milana
United States United States
The nice location, good restaurant and excellent service! Thank you!
Steven
United States United States
Everything was new and clean. The decoration was modern art work throughout the facility, which was fun to look at as we walked through the halls. The spa was great after a day out.
Yvonne
United States United States
Room was very large - lots of room for our luggage and to relax. Great view out onto the lake. A/C worked well. Appreciated kettle in the room. The sitting area on first floor was very nice.
Rowan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location and very comfortable and a great breakfast

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British

Amenities of The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

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
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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

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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.

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