Moss Grove Organic Hotel

For many people, Grasmere is the epitome of Lake District charm: a pretty village, babbling brook, island-dotted lake, grassy fells and a dollop of culture with its Wordsworth associations (he lived at the impossibly cute Dove Cottage and is buried in the churchyard). And it's hard to get more central than Moss Grove Organic at the heart of the village. As its name suggests, the slate-built, Victorian property is strong on environmental principles; in the early years of this century it was given a bold makeover to include clay-based paints, sheep's-wool insulation, natural-ink-printed wallpapers, plenty of natural materials (wood, leather, bamboo) and a focus on organic produce. The look is airy and uncluttered or a little stark and austere, depending on your point of view. But certainly it makes for large bedrooms with handsome pieces of recycled-timber furniture, bold feature wallpapers and unusually big bathrooms - all with spa-baths. Choose the ground-floor suite, and you get a private hot-tub too! Breakfasts are a highlight; a Mediterranean-style spread that runs from fresh fruit salad, bircher muesli, nuts and dried fruit to savoury crostini, meats, cheeses, spring rolls and roasted vegetables and homemade bread. Everything is organic, local or Fair Trade and in the afternoon, there’s help-yourself, home-made cake. Grasmere has plenty of eating choices within strolling distance, a favourite being The Jumble Room with its colourful interiors and Pan-Asian style cooking.

Why do people love staying in your hotel?
Fabulous central location in the Lakes, well placed for touring the area. We offer a relaxed and inviting atmosphere and a good strong ethos on caring for the environment. In todays world as attention is firmly upon sustainability our approach is very attarctive to our guests.

What is there to do in the area?
Leave your car at Moss Grove and take the beautiful, scenic walk around Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water.
Enjoy the timeless beauty.
Walking / Relaxing / Rowing / Cycling / Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum / Art, Craft & Gift Stores
Coffee Shops / Grasmere Gingerbread / Restaurants / Country Pubs

What kind of breakfast do you offer?
Mediterranean style buffet breakfast.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?
No meals available other than breakfast. We recomend the Jumble Room:
Internationally renowned, a colourful restaurant with a bohemian style, using local and organic produce where possible. Spread over two floors the Jumble Room serves a selection of international dishes with a 40 bin list of organic wines.

Which are your most popular room types, and why?
Our groundfloor suite with private outdoor hot tub is extremely popular with couples usually celebrating a birthday or anniversary.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?
We have cot and highchair available for babes in arms. As we do not have any family rooms we dont tend to take children. From around the age of 12 when they are able to oocupy their own room.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?
We offer a warm welcome in the heart of Grasmere.