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A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

1. Victorian House

0.4 km from Helm Crag

Cameron

฿3,177

฿3,812 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

2. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

0.3 km from Helm Crag

Harry

฿4,475

฿5,369 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

3. The Britannia Inn

2.7 km from Helm Crag

Peter

฿4,623

฿5,547 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A spa area with a hot tub, a towel with a label, and a person in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, framed artwork on the wall, and a wine rack in the background.

4. The Daffodil Hotel

0.8 km from Helm Crag

฿4,807

฿5,769 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone fireplace with a lit fire, a metal bucket, and a wooden chair.

A white building with multiple chimneys, a sign reading "The Travellers Rest," and flower boxes on the windowsills.

A fireplace with copper pots and kettles hanging above it.

A sign for 'The Travellers Rest' with a walking figure, surrounded by flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Traveller's Rest Inn

1.5 km from Helm Crag

Susan

฿2,546

฿3,055 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

A modern lounge area with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A traditional stone building with a green roof, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

6. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

0.7 km from Helm Crag

meara

฿5,517

฿6,621 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

7. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

3.2 km from Helm Crag

Gregory

฿3,606

฿4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a variety of trees.

A room with a wooden cabinet, floral chairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and a variety of bar stools.

8. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

1 km from Helm Crag

Ross

฿3,291

฿3,949 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a TV on a stand, a table, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

A sunroom with a glass door leading to a garden, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, equipped with stainless steel appliances, wooden furniture, and a clock on the wall.

A stone wall, wooden fence, and a grassy field with houses in the background.

9. Rowanberry Cottage

0.3 km from Helm Crag

฿64,613

฿77,535 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a small porch and a sign that reads "North Lodge."

A neatly made bed with two folded towels, a window above the bed, and a floral-patterned wall.

A stone cottage with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a fenced paddock.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

10. North Lodge

0.8 km from Helm Crag

฿34,928

฿41,913 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A garden with various plants and flowers, a stone wall, and a white house with a stone roof in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable brown leather sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wicker laundry basket, a green armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A stone house with multiple windows, a small wooden door, and a bench in the yard.

11. Dove Holme Cottage

0.7 km from Helm Crag

฿26,479

฿31,775 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A neatly made bed with two decorative pillows featuring a rabbit design, flanked by two bedside lamps.

A stone house with a garden, a bench, and a decorative stone structure.

A breakfast table with plates of food, a teapot, and cups of coffee by a window with a view of trees and a lawn.

A dining table with a slice of cake and a cup of coffee, a brown sofa with patterned cushions, and a wooden side table with a lamp and a decorative vase.

12. The Hideaway at Windermere

11.5 km from Helm Crag

Heather

฿4,113

฿4,935 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a variety of flowers, and a white umbrella.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two fluffy pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the bed.

A tranquil lake with a wooden dock and a forested mountain in the background.

13. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 5 km from Helm Crag

Caroline

฿4,696

฿5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large glass windows, and a patio with wicker furniture.

A hotel bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large bookshelf, and comfortable seating.

14. Cedar Manor

11.3 km from Helm Crag

Peter

฿6,490

฿7,788 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A building with a white exterior, a wooden door, and a hanging flower basket with purple and pink flowers.

A dining table with a laptop, a small plant, and a lamp.

A neatly made bed with white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A two-story house with a small front porch, a visible chimney, and a window with a hanging flower basket.

15. The Cottage

11.6 km from Helm Crag

Masahiko

฿4,637

฿5,565 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large estate with a well-maintained lawn, a formal garden, and a prominent house with multiple chimneys.

A stone building with a patio, outdoor seating, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A spacious bedroom with a large window, a four-poster bed, and a sitting area with chairs and a bench.

A view through a window with a stone frame, revealing a well-maintained garden with a circular lawn, stone pathways, and a variety of trees.

16. Cragwood Country House Hotel

8.6 km from Helm Crag

Garry

฿4,293

฿5,152 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.

A building with a sign reading "The Red Lion Inn."

A dish with noodles, vegetables, and meat, garnished with sesame seeds and herbs.

A room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather chair, and a menu on the table.

17. Red Lion Inn

9.4 km from Helm Crag

Steven

฿2,663

฿3,195 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Coniston Inn."

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

18. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10.2 km from Helm Crag

Ece

฿3,661

฿4,393 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A conservatory with a long dining table set for a formal event, surrounded by white chairs and potted plants.

A white building with a porch, wooden railing, and a stone pathway leading to it.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a dresser, and a window with a view of greenery.

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. Broadoaks Country House

9.4 km from Helm Crag

Amanda

฿5,923

฿7,107 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A large, historic stone building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a herringbone floor pattern, and large windows with a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of a body of water and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

20. Windermere Manor Hotel

10.8 km from Helm Crag

Carole

฿7,537

฿7,537 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Helm Crag

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
The Britannia Inn	9.4 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
The Daffodil Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 763 reviews	View
Traveller's Rest Inn	9.0 Wonderful 586 reviews	View

Top Helm Crag Hotel Reviews

Victorian House

10/10 Excellent

"A best place to stay. Perfect location with parking. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and tidy. Loved staying here. And will be booking again whenever visiting nearby areas."

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"I have been to the Lakes hundreds of times but never discovered Rydal Mount before. How have I missed this fabulous place for all these years? I"

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The suite was great. Two decent sized rooms. Very friendly and helpful people"

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable stay Highly recommended and intend to stay again next year"

The Britannia Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, helpful staff and excellent food."

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this accommodation. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll be back :)"

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely guesthouse in center of Grasmere, walking distance to everything, including to Dove Cottage (Wordsworth’s home) and several trail heads. Great breakfast cooked to order."

Moss Grove Organic

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, lovely chilled environment, fab breakfast and friendly staff, really recommend this place. It is such a shame it is being developed into apartments later in the year taking all the character away."

Other attractions near Helm Crag

Dove Cottage

9.2/10 (36 reviews)

Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

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St Oswald's Church

After visiting St Oswald's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grasmere. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Cocoa Hearts

Enjoy an outing to Cocoa Hearts during your stay in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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The Herdy Shop

Enjoy an outing to The Herdy Shop during your stay in Grasmere. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Faeryland

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Faeryland, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Grasmere Showground

Learn about the events happening in Grasmere Showground during your trip to Grasmere. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Wordsworth Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum during your trip to Grasmere. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Grasmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grasmere during your travels in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Helm Crag?

Helm Crag is located in a welcoming area of Grasmere known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 199 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Helm Crag?

Adjacent to Helm Crag, Victorian House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and Moss Grove Organic.

How many hotels are there near Helm Crag?

Expedia has 199 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Helm Crag.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Helm Crag, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Helm Crag.

What can I see and do near Helm Crag?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Armitt Museum and Library. Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount and Wray Castle are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Hellvellyn, Tarn Hows or Faeryland.

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Our top choices for Helm Crag hotels

1. Victorian House

2. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

3. The Britannia Inn

4. The Daffodil Hotel

5. Traveller's Rest Inn

6. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

7. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

8. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

9. Rowanberry Cottage

10. North Lodge

11. Dove Holme Cottage

12. The Hideaway at Windermere

13. Hillsdale in Ambleside

14. Cedar Manor

15. The Cottage

16. Cragwood Country House Hotel

17. Red Lion Inn

18. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

19. Broadoaks Country House

20. Windermere Manor Hotel

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Top Helm Crag Hotel Reviews

Victorian House

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

The Daffodil Hotel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

The Britannia Inn

Crow How Country Guest House

Beck Allans Guesthouse

Moss Grove Organic

Other attractions near Helm Crag

Dove Cottage

St Oswald's Church

Cocoa Hearts

The Herdy Shop

Faeryland

Grasmere Showground

Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere

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