The Wordsworth Hotel

What The Wordsworth Hotel does

The Wordsworth Hotel is a boutique hotel property located in Grasmere in the Lake District, England, operating under The Inn Collection Group, a UK hospitality operator managing more than 30 inns and hotels. The property is currently closed for a multi-million-pound refurbishment, with bookings scheduled to reopen from November. It offers five room categories ranging from Classic Double/Twin and Double/Twin rooms through Superior rooms with Terrace and Suites with Sofa Bed, plus Accessible rooms, alongside an on-site food and beverage offering and dog-friendly accommodation at £15 per night for up to two dogs. Pricing is structured around seasonal leisure packages, with Winter Breaks starting from £54.50 per person on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

The hotel's business model centers on leisure hospitality revenue streams combining accommodation, food and beverage, and cross-selling opportunities available through the parent group's broader UK estate. Distribution is anchored by a direct booking engine running on the Guestline platform, supplemented by affiliate marketing through the Awin network and a mobile application for guest engagement and reservations. The INN Crowd loyalty program offers 10% off future bookings to drive repeat stays across Inn Collection properties. The property has accumulated multiple industry recognitions including Cask Marque accreditation, Great British Pub Awards, a Publican Awards win, and a 2023 Top 25 Leisure Hospitality ranking, supporting brand positioning within the UK regional hotel segment.

Operationally the property runs with a small headcount of 13 employees, indicating a lean staffing model typical of a focused boutique hotel. The refurbishment investment and parallel launch of digital infrastructure (loyalty, mobile app, expanded affiliate distribution) indicate a coordinated strategy to reposition the asset on reopening, rather than a steady-state operating posture.

Name

The Wordsworth Hotel

Legal name

The Wordsworth

Website

https://thewordsworthhotel.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boutique Lake District hotel in Grasmere operated by The Inn Collection Group, offering accommodation and dining to leisure travelers, currently closed for multi-million-pound refurbishment with November reopening planned.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Lake District hospitality
• Pub and restaurant
• Winter breaks
• Dog-friendly lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Grasmere

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Room Bookings): Hotel accommodation revenue from room bookings including Double/Twin, Superior, Suite, and Accessible room categories. Revenue generated through direct website booking, phone reservations, and app bookings. Additional revenue from dog-friendly rooms at £15 per night supplement.
2. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar service offering seasonal pub food, comforting classics, and fresh, flavour-led cooking. Menus inspired by Cumbrian landscape. Breakfast, dinner, and casual dining available.
3. Special Packages and Offers: Specialized packages including Winter Breaks (£54.50 per person dinner/B&B), Christmas Staycations, New Year Getaways, and Golf-INN Getaways with 15% savings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Wordsworth Hotel is a Lake District inn in Grasmere offering overnight accommodation across multiple room categories (Classic, Superior, Suite, and Accessible) alongside an on-site pub, restaurant, and dog-friendly stays. It operates as part of The Inn Collection Group (ICG) and is currently undergoing refurbishment, while still taking reservations including seasonal Winter Breaks from £54.50 per person.

Product overview

The Wordsworth Hotel is a Lake District hotel in Grasmere, Ambleside offering accommodation and dining services. The property features multiple room types (Double/Twin Rooms, Superior Rooms with Terrace, Suites with Sofa Bed, Accessible Rooms, and Classic Rooms) designed for couples, families, and walkers. The hotel is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment with bookings open from November. A new food and drink offering is also being developed featuring seasonal pub food inspired by the Cumbrian landscape. Room bookings are managed through the Guestline booking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Double/Twin Room Standard overnight accommodation in a double or twin configuration for leisure guests visiting the Lake District.
• Double/Twin Room Core overnight accommodation in a double or twin bed configuration for visitors to Grasmere.
• Superior Double/Twin Room with Terrace Premium overnight accommodation in a double or twin configuration with a private terrace for guests seeking an upgraded stay.
• Suite with Sofa Bed Higher-tier suite accommodation including a sofa bed, suited to small families or guests wanting extra living space.
• Accessible Double/Twin Room Accessible overnight accommodation in a double or twin configuration designed for guests with mobility needs.
• Dog-Friendly Stays Pet-friendly accommodation option allowing guests to bring dogs, with a £15 per night supplement per dog.
• Winter Breaks Seasonal off-peak overnight breaks priced from £54.50 per person for visitors to the Lake District during winter months.
• On-Site Pub and Restaurant On-site food and beverage service including pub and restaurant offerings, recognised with Cask Marque, Great British Pub Awards, and The Publican Awards accolades.
• INN Crowd Loyalty Programme Loyalty programme offered through The Inn Collection Group giving members 10% off direct bookings at participating inns including The Wordsworth Hotel.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuestlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking engine and property management system integration for room availability, reservations, and online booking functionality. Guestline provides the technology infrastructure powering the online booking experience.
• AwinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate marketing partner for tracking referral conversions and attributing commissions for bookings made through the Awin affiliate network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-wordsworth-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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