
Just
north of Ambleside on the A591Grasmere is located in the heart of
the Lakes With outstanding mountain scenery in every direction Grasmere
is popular with artists. A level village centre is appealing to those
wanting a more lesuirely time. Within striking distance of both Helvellyn
and Fairfield Grasmere proves a popular base for fellwalker.
GRASMERE LAKE
One
of the smaller lakes. Nearby is the village of Grasmere, another of
the jewels that Cumbria displays to delight the visitor. The village
is small, but packed with interesting features such as Dove Cottage
where Wordsworth lived while trying to make his name. In the grounds
of the cottage the Rock of Names has a list of initials carved into
the stone, including those of Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy and
the poet Coleridge. The cottage is now a museum dedicated to the Wordsworths.
Nearby are their graves. Access to the lake is restricted so most
people either walk along the pavement (sidewalk) on the A591 to view
the lake, or climb the fells to enjoy the views.
GRASSMERE HOTEL
The Grasmere Hotel
is a delightful small Victorian Country House Hotel and Restaurant
set in the heart of the English Lake District and on the edge of Grasmere
Village in an acre of informal gardens through which the River Rothay
flows. The hotel retains the character of an English country house
while providing modern standards of comfort and a warm friendly atmosphere
that has encouraged many guests to return again and again.