Moss Grove Organic Hotel  

location. the fact that dogs are allowed. the organic nature of how it is run.

whilst the owners like lillies, they tend to cause both of us bad heads. we did ask if they could be toned down, but nothing happened. shame.

Very friendly people, plenty of local restaurants to choose from and easy access to other lake district villages

Perfect location and a great dog-friendly hotel :-)

The room and bathroom were beautiful, which is what you are paying for, but because the bathroom was so large the towel rail, (which was behind the bathroom door), wasn't anywhere near the hand-basin or the jaccuzi bath and shower and there wasn't anywhere to put the towel except on top of the toilet cistern when using the basin or on the floor when using the shower. Hotel was spotlessly clean and the young lady on reception was very pleasent and helpful. As it was Easter we were given an easter egg (organic dark chocolate) in the room on our arrival, nice touch.

We did not realize when we booked the Moss Grove Hotel that it is really a bed and breakfast the young lady who greated us told us this when we arrived. We had to book elsewhere for our evening meal. There isn't a bar in the hotel and everything, even the sitting room is locked up at 9pm and nobody except the guests are on the premises, you use your room key to let yourself back in on an evening. The breakfast is a 'help yourself affair' from the kitchen which was substantial but of a mediterranean influence, olives, sun dried tomatoes, museli, cold ham, bread etc; not for full english lovers, the only hot thing on the menu was a sausage, but everything was organic or locally sourced. The gentleman doing the breakfast in the kitchen was very quiet and a little more conversation to make guests feel more welcome would be good. You take your breakfast on a tray into the sitting room where you can either sit at the long oak table with other guests or eat off your lap on the easy chairs or sofa. This hotel is definitely different but not to everyone's cup of tea.

Location and quality of the room and aparatus in the room

The breakfast. Neither of us liked it or thought it was appropriate.

Beautifully decorated, lovely chunky original furniture, great breakfasts, great location and service.

A lovely place to stay but did feel it was slightly too expensive.

We stayed in room 3 which was great.It had a massive bed that a shorter person might have needed a stool to get in but fabulous all the same. The staff were excellent - booking our restaurant and researching areas for kayaking. The breakfast was delicious and healthy with lots of fruit, nuts, a few sausages and lovely fresh croissants.

No real problems, though I would have liked a proper bathroom door. The tiny bit of glass didn't even cover the gap for the door with a lot space around the tops, bottom and sides of it. Maybe i'm a prude but I like privacy when I use the toilet! The bath and shower are amazing though!

Perfect relaxing getaway, would definitely go back. Spa bath was awesome.

Location is perfect if you like Grasmere! The hotel is very nice, the rooms are huge and we were in the Superior Suite. King Size bed (which you need to climb onto!) French doors, onto a balcony....all very romantic and comfortable. Bathroom looks nice and is very clean. Breakfast was fantastic. Organic and all locally sourced.

The Hotel struggles with hot water. This was mentioned to us from someone who stayed in 2009. We thought we'd give it a go anyway. The water pressure is very low and we had to endure a lukewarm shower. The Manager gave us a 30% refund. (we would've preferred a hot shower!)

The spa bath was really lovely and the superior bedroom we had was superb. The Mediterranean breakfast was second to none as it was clear that they made a big effort to ensure that everything was organic and very healthy. My husband and I were so pleased about spending our wedding anniversary day at the moss groove. It was so quite and looked like a romantic getaway. We care about the environment and its nice to see an hotel that clearly propagates this cause. The person we met at the reception was really helpful and he gave us information about walks around grasmere.

No lifts

Everything. Total change from normal weekend away. The manager was so helpful and even moved his car so I could park where I wanted to park. I dont normaly sleep well but my night I spent here I had my 1st nights full sleep in years .

Would have loved room service through the night

A really excellent boutique b&B.