Independent hotel guide
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Couples, friends, Grasmere walking breaks and guests who want thermal access included rather than added to the room rate.
- Upper mid-range
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Upper mid-range
- Neighbourhood
- Grasmere
- Location
- the Lake District
Editorial take
Why consider The Daffodil Hotel & Spa?
Included access to an adults-only thermal pool, sauna and steam room beside Grasmere.
Best for
Couples, friends, Grasmere walking breaks and guests who want thermal access included rather than added to the room rate.
Avoid if
you need family swimming, a conventional lap pool or guaranteed lake views from the least expensive room category.
- Couple
- Group
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Thermal pool, sauna and steam-room access published as included for hotel guests
- Grasmere position combines a spa stay with village and central-fell walks
- Room categories include valley, lake and balcony outlooks as well as simpler options
Trade-offs
- Guests under 16 cannot use the spa facilities
- The thermal pool is not designed as a conventional swimming pool, and treatments cost extra
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Couples, friends, Grasmere walking breaks and guests who want thermal access included rather than added to the room rate.
Skip it if: you need family swimming, a conventional lap pool or guaranteed lake views from the least expensive room category.
Related reading:the Lake District hotel guide; Lake View Hotels in the Lake District; Best Lake District Christmas Breaks 2026.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
double
Daffodil Double
A king room on the east side of the hotel; the published outlook may be the hotel exterior and main road.
double
Lake View Room
A king or super-king room with a published view of Grasmere; verify the precise outlook and bathroom when booking.
suite
Balcony Suite
A super-king suite with a sitting area, balcony and Grasmere outlook; confirm the exact allocation and occupancy.
Facilities in our source set
- Thermal pool
A hydrotherapy pool with water jets rather than a conventional swimming pool; access is published as included for hotel guests aged 16 and over.
- Sauna and steam room
Included for resident guests aged 16 and over, subject to current opening and maintenance arrangements.
- Spa treatments
Treatments and the mud rasul experience require separate advance booking and payment.
On the ground
Location and access
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa is at By The Lake, Keswick Road, Grasmere, LA22 9PR. See our the Lake District hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The hotel publishes level on-site parking and identifies Windermere as the nearest rail station. For a car-free stay, verify the current Windermere–Grasmere bus and the final stop before travelling.
Before you book
Good to know
Children
Guests must be at least 16 to use the thermal pool, sauna and steam room; family-capable suites do not change the spa age rule.
Pets
The hotel publishes a limited number of dog-friendly guest rooms; confirm the named room, charge and hotel-area restrictions before booking.
Policy notes
Spa facilities are included for hotel guests, while treatments are charged separately and should be reserved in advance.
Accessibility
The hotel publishes level access, ground-floor guest rooms and lift access to first-floor public areas. Confirm the allocated bedroom, bathroom design and complete route into each spa facility directly.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
What is the main reason to choose The Daffodil Hotel & Spa?
Included access to an adults-only thermal pool, sauna and steam room beside Grasmere.
Who is The Daffodil Hotel & Spa best for?
Couples, friends, Grasmere walking breaks and guests who want thermal access included rather than added to the room rate.
Where is The Daffodil Hotel & Spa?
The hotel is at By The Lake, Keswick Road, Grasmere, LA22 9PR. The hotel publishes level on-site parking and identifies Windermere as the nearest rail station. For a car-free stay, verify the current Windermere–Grasmere bus and the final stop before travelling.
What should I check before booking The Daffodil Hotel & Spa?
The thermal pool is a hydrotherapy experience rather than a swimming pool; reserve treatments separately and confirm that every spa user is at least 16.
Featured in our Lake District guides
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Curated guide
Lake View Hotels in the Lake District
Curated guide
Best Lake District Christmas Breaks 2026
Curated guide
Best Spa Hotels in the Lake District
Curated guide
Romantic Hotels in the Lake District
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
Brimstone Hotel
- Best for
- Couples, spa-led breaks, winter stays and walkers who want to be based in Great Langdale.
- Trade-off
- The valley location is deliberately removed from rail stations and larger towns
The adults-only spa retreat for couples who want Great Langdale walking outside and a thermal experience, generous baths, fires and private balconies back at the hotel.
Booking tipCompare each room individually: baths, balconies, fires and layouts vary, and Great Langdale transport needs planning.
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
- Best for
- Active families, Windermere watersports, indoor swimming and a central-Lakes resort base.
- Trade-off
- The family-room page does not state one clear maximum occupancy or child-bed layout
A Windermere-shore resort for families who value an indoor pool and bookable watersports, provided the Hazel Family Room’s precise occupancy and bed plan are confirmed before payment.
Booking tipThe official Hazel Family Room page does not publish a universal occupancy; ask for the room number, every bed and the current child pool times in writing.
Another Place, The Lake
- Best for
- Active families, swimming, lake sports, relaxed group trips and dog owners booking the right room.
- Trade-off
- The rural shoreline setting limits spontaneous off-site dining without transport
The strongest active-family choice in the shortlist, with eighteen acres on Ullswater, a private shore, a 20-metre pool, supervised children's sessions and water-based activities.
Booking tipNot every room has a lake view; compare the room category, family set-up, swim times and activity availability before paying.
Editorial evidenceSources5 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Grasmere lakeside position, hotel overview, room categories and transport guidance
Upper-mid is an editorial relative price band, not a quoted live rate.
Thermal pool, sauna, steam room, treatment context and included resident access
Included spa-facility access, 16-plus age rule and published access information
Room names, outlook distinctions, bathrooms and suite descriptions
Coordinates for LA22 9PR
LA22 9PR maps, stats and open data
Open Government Licence. Map pin is the postcode coordinate, not a surveyed hotel entrance.
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