Macdonald Swan Hotel Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, English Lake District, Cumbria LA22 9RF - England, UK Telephone: +44 (0)870 400 8132 - Fax: +44 (0)15394 35741 Web site: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/swan This 17th Century coaching inn on the outskirts of Grasmere is full of charm and character, and just a short walk from Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth wrote many of his famous poems. The Macdonald Swan Hotel - referred to by Wordsworth as 'The Waggoner' - is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District, situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Enjoy the table d'hote or bar menu offered by our award-winning head chef or simply relax in the privacy of your own room with a good book in what is one of Grasmere's most popular hotels. Please mention Grasmere.com when making enquiries. Click here to return to the main hotels page Accommodation: Hotels | B&Bs and Guest Houses | Self-Catering | Camping & Caravanning Other information: Attractions | Shopping | Events | Tours | Eating & Drinking | Local Businesses Web design by The Dedicated Partnership - promoting tourism. 'New Media Company of the Year'.