The Best Hotels Closest to Helm Crag in Ambleside for 2026

Our top choices for Helm Crag hotels

1. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

0.5 km from Helm Crag

Tom

￥14,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

2. The Britannia Inn

2.7 km from Helm Crag

Simon

￥25,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

3. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

1 km from Helm Crag

Martin

￥28,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

4. Riverbank

0.3 km from Helm Crag

"It was a great location. We did find the car park a little bit tight and tricky to get into (as the road was fairly busy when we arrived). The cottage was great and had all we were after and the downstairs bathroom was great for my elderly Mum. The two single beds mattresses were a bit past their best so the only thing I’d suggest to improve the property would be an update of those. Otherwise it was a great place to stay right on the river."

Terrence

￥104,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

5. YHA Langdale - Hostel

2.2 km from Helm Crag

Mark

￥15,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

6. Shepherd's Crook

0.3 km from Helm Crag

Aryn

￥195,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

7. Rowan Cottage

0.1 km from Helm Crag

Mark

￥122,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

8. Bluebells

2.7 km from Helm Crag

Colin

￥103,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 1 - Aug 2

9. Drystones

0.2 km from Helm Crag

￥123,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

10. Rowan Cottage

0.3 km from Helm Crag

￥134,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

11. Daisy Cottage

0.7 km from Helm Crag

￥132,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

12. Fellside View

2.7 km from Helm Crag

￥98,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

13. The Bakers Loft

0.2 km from Helm Crag

￥156,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

14. Beck Steps

2.7 km from Helm Crag

￥107,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

15. Dove Holme Cottage

0.7 km from Helm Crag

￥180,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 7 - Aug 8

16. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 5.1 km from Helm Crag

Michael

￥25,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

17. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 5 km from Helm Crag

David

￥25,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

18. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

5.9 km from Helm Crag

Sarah

￥15,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

19. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10.2 km from Helm Crag

Jonathan

￥31,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

20. Ees Wyke Country House

12.1 km from Helm Crag

David

￥50,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Helm Crag

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 49 reviews	View
The Britannia Inn	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 545 reviews	View
Riverbank	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
YHA Langdale - Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 34 reviews	View

Top Helm Crag Hotel Reviews

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"The only thing that was missing for us were washcloths. Maybe that’s not a thing in the UK. We asked for washcloths and they said that they don’t provide them."

Chestnut Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful time in Grasmere staying at the Chestnut Villas . We were in the Silver Howe Room which was superb , we had a little patio area all to ourselves where we enjoyed our morning coffee whilst taking in the amazing views around us. Mike who owns the premises with his Mum takes so much pride in ensuring you have an enjoyable stay and it was so refreshing to meet someone with so much integrity as he has . The room was beautiful , clean and quiet and we didn’t want to leave. We will certainly be returning there again on our next visit to the Lakes."

Riverbank

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great location. We did find the car park a little bit tight and tricky to get into (as the road was fairly busy when we arrived). The cottage was great and had all we were after and the downstairs bathroom was great for my elderly Mum. The two single beds mattresses were a bit past their best so the only thing I’d suggest to improve the property would be an update of those. Otherwise it was a great place to stay right on the river."

Juniper HAYLOFT, Grasmere

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little one up / one down with a lovely light airy bedroom upstairs and a nice kitchen/ living space downstairs. Quirky L shaped layout.... Segueued into the old buildings so the bedroom is not directly above the living space! Only disadvantage is toilet/shower room is downstairs too.. so a slight trek for any nighttime waterworks!"

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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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, check out the 198 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options close by include Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and Moss Grove Organic.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Helm Crag?

Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Helm Crag.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Helm Crag?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Helm Crag, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

2. The Britannia Inn

3. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

4. Riverbank

5. YHA Langdale - Hostel

6. Shepherd's Crook

7. Rowan Cottage

8. Bluebells

9. Drystones

10. Rowan Cottage

11. Daisy Cottage

12. Fellside View

13. The Bakers Loft

14. Beck Steps

15. Dove Holme Cottage

16. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

17. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

18. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

19. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

20. Ees Wyke Country House

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Top Helm Crag Hotel Reviews

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Other attractions near Helm Crag

Dove Cottage

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