Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage

Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage - A riverside Edwardian hotel with scenic fell views, leisure access, and historic charm

Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is set in an elegant Edwardian house with period features, nestled along the River Rothay and facing St Oswalds church, where poet William Wordsworth is buried. Most rooms offer views of the river or surrounding fells, with en-suite bathrooms featuring Noble Island toiletries. The River Pantry serves breakfast and provides complimentary tea, coffee, and homemade scones. Guests can access leisure facilities-including a swimming pool, sauna, and gym-at the sister property, The Inn Grasmere. Many walking routes start directly from the hotel, including paths beside Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake. Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is less than 8.0 km from Lake Windermere.

Pros

The riverside location provides scenic views and direct access to walking routes.

Complimentary leisure facilities at The Inn Grasmere include a pool and sauna.

Rooms feature luxury Noble Island toiletries and some have roll-top baths.

The River Pantry offers homemade scones and all-day tea and coffee.

Cons

No on-site parking (first-come, first-served basis).

Dogs are not permitted at Bridge House, though allowed at the sister hotel.