4 Best Hotels in Grasmere, The Lake District

Small but sumptuous, this lodging has a modern but distinctly feminine sensibility, with floral wallpaper, pastel decor, and painted woodwork. State-of-the-art contemporary touches such as TVs in the bathrooms and underfloor heating add extra luxury, and two rooms have private terraces. Dig into a generous and tasty breakfast downstairs in Heidi's Cafe.

A cozy family home less than a mile south of the village, Banerigg House has unfussy, well-appointed rooms, most with lake views. Games and books fill the guest lounge. The simple B&B is walker friendly, which means you get hiking advice from the owners, drying facilities, and a roaring fire when needed.

Filling a Victorian building in the heart of Grasmere, the chic and spacious Moss Grove Organic puts an emphasis on its environmental credentials. Private hot tubs, balconies, luxurious duck-down duvets, and flat-screen TVs appear along with reclaimed stained glass, old timbers, and organic clay paints. For a special treat, request the Champagne truffles on arrival.

Out of the center of Grasmere toward Dunmail Raise (hence the name; it's a mountain pass), this B&B has some of Grasmere’s more stylish rooms and a reputation for hospitality. The cozy rooms feature pleasant views and a touch of old Lakeland chintz. In better weather, sit in the flower-filled gardens to admire the views of the fells.