Daffodil Hotel & Spa

I have been coming to the Lakes for years but this was my first time staying at the Daffodil. ||The hotel is very well located and has stunning views over Grasmere. ||My room was large and very clean. I had both a bath and shower in the room. ||The staff were very friendly - particularly in the bar and lake view terrace. ||I also had the opportunity to use the spa and found this very relaxing. ||Loretta really stood out - she was working on the reception and got my stay off to a great start with her friendly welcome.||Really enjoyed my trip and am already thinking about the next one.

We had a lovely stay at The Daffodil Hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and professional.| A special mention goes to Aidan on reception, who went above and beyond to help us — for example, for the calibre of the room that we were staying in , builders mugs were provided! for the tea and coffee facilities| I found this to be unacceptable and the suggestion would be to provide cups and sauces which should be a basic standard in my opinion||Our Lakeview Superior Room lived up to its name with stunning views and a high standard of comfort. The Molton Brown products in the bathroom were a nice luxury touch.||Afternoon tea was delicious and beautifully presented, but we were disappointed that the drinks package price advertised online didn’t match what we were charged. We had to challenge this to get the correct rate, which was awkward and should have been handled more smoothly.||The spa facilities were excellent — relaxing, clean, and an extra highlight of our stay.||Breakfast was very good, with tasty cooked options and plenty of choice. However, the continental selection was quite limited.||One thing we didn’t appreciate was the automatic service charge added to our bill. Although it was removed on request, we’d prefer to tip individuals who made our stay special — it would be great if the hotel allowed more flexibility with this.

I had an amazing stay at this incredibly friendly hotel. The staff went out of their way to give excellent service. Nothing was too much trouble and they seemed sincere wanting me to enjoy myself. The views are outstanding, breathtaking views over the lake, the breakfast is superb. I especially loved the pancakes and the spa is a wonderful treat after a day's hiking.

I am so impressed by this hotel. It is immaculate, seems recently refurbished and has excellent facilities. Staff are polite, helpful and attentive. The rooms are great and we had a spacious bathroom with large bath. The spa is very clean and has an excellent sauna and steam room. The grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed an evening watching the sunset on the terrace facing the lake. The bee hives on the grounds are really cool too. Highly recommend, will return. In particular, thank you to the staff at breakfast who go above and beyond with a smile even amidst rude guests.

Such a beautiful setting, but sadly our room left a lot to be desired. It was supposed to have air conditioning, due to me having a condition whereby I can't control my temperature, so am always hot. The air con wasn't working properly, so the bedroom was hotter than the rest of the hotel - as obviously the air con was working elsewhere! Complained, and was promised it would be sorted at the main control. Unfortunately, after a day out, housekeeping decided to remove our room key, which meant all the electric was off - including what little air con there was! The room was stifling! No decent chairs, and an 'accessible ' room that had the smallest sink in the world! And a shower over a bath? How does that work if you're disabled? When we complained upon leaving, the receptionist was totally indifferent. Restaurant food and service was very good, but would we go back? Not a chance.

Excellent property. We stayed in a family room which was very comfortable for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Lots of sitting areas (we did some work from there) and lounges/bars. Friendly people - special thanks to Marcus for helping me charge my car. Gorgeous location by the water. 10 min walk into Grasmere.

Having previously stayed here as a couple, we recommended this hotel to our close friends as a short break away. Moses on the reception was very helpful and accommodating my requests to upgrade our friends stay to make it more memorable. Thank you for your level of service Moses, it’s much appreciated.

Visited the Daffodil Hotel for the weekend with my sister in July. What a wonderful choice we made this Spa hotel was amazing in every way. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The spa was fabulous, we also had a treatment at the Spa which was so lovely and relaxing. If you’re looking for a relaxing break in the Lake District you would certainly not be disappointed with this hotel. The breakfast to was delicious.

We stayed here during our visit to the Lake District and I highly recommend it! We were there for hiking in mid-July and I expected it to be flooded with tourist (like us) but it wasn't. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and our hikes were amazing. (Helm Crag, Silver How & Easdale Tarn) The staff at the Daffodil were friendly and helpful. Our stay included breakfast which included a great selection of hot and cold items. Our room was a corner unit with a fabulous view and it was clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, I didn't have any spa treatments but I did take advantage of the pool, sauna and steam room. Fabulous! The only strange thing is, if your coming from your room in your bathing suit and robe, you do have to walk into the lobby to access the spa area. Just a little odd I thought. I honestly cannot day enough nice things about this place and I can't wait to visit again. If I could teleport back to any point in time in our entire vacation it would be to Grasmere. A stunning place to visit and a stunning hotel to stay at.

I remember my first visit to the Lake District in the 1980s ... we stayed in little family B&Bs and the idea of luxury seemed planets away. Now, at the foot of Grasmere Lake, less than a football field away from William Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and Lake Grasmere, is the exquisite hotel and spa named for the poet's favorite flower. I'm a two-time English degree holder, so I'm a sucker for little touches of literature. I loved their interior pictures and artwork ... Ronald Dahl book covers, Beatrix Potter stuff, and, of course, Wordsworth. The rooms are amazing, the food is amazing, you won't want to leave after a spa treatment. It is EXPENSIVE. The thing that sets Daffodil apart is the "at home" feel you get ... you don't just feel like a pampered guest, you feel like part of the family. It reminds me of the first luxury hotel I stayed at in the UK ... the Randolph in Oxford ... it's a place you wouldn't mind spending Christmas at because you feel at home. Anything that gets people to Grasmere, and to the history of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, is tops in my book. Trust me, come to the Lake District ... and if you want to see it at its most luxurious, stay at the Daffodil. Rain, spritz, or shine, you will definitely feel the presence of Wordsworth, walking the hotel grounds on the lake. "I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze."