Grasmere Gingerbread can only be bought directly from our shop or via our world-wide mail order service.
However, we do supply it to an exclusive group of carefully selected hotels, bistros and gastropubs which share our passion for quality food.

The Derby Arms Hotel
Witherslack, Near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6RH
Part of the Ainscough Pub Group which prides itself on the distinctive nature of their establishments and a reputation for serving fine food, The Derby Arms is the focus of the quiet South Lakes village of Witherslack. Now you can enjoy Grasmere Gingerbread with tea or coffee, sitting by a cosy log fire in a pub which is renowned for its quality menus featuring locally sourced produce and also 6 individually designed en-suite bedrooms.
We say:  Start with their special potted shellfish & be sure to end your meal with coffee & Grasmere Gingerbread!
www.ainscoughs.co.uk Tel: 015395 52207

Derby Arms    Derby Arms


Wordsworth Hotel
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

The 4 star Wordsworth Hotel is right next door to The Gingerbread Shop. Here you can enjoy coffee and tea with Grasmere Gingerbread® in the beautiful conservatory or out in the Garden Terrace from where you can see the shop! On cooler days you can sit and savour the ambience by the cosy log fire. You will be warmly welcomed anytime of day for the service of tea, coffee and Gingerbread.

Our view: The Wordsworth hotel offers something that shop cannot – the only opportunity of sitting down in Grasmere and enjoying fresh Gingerbread with refreshments.

www.thewordsworthhotel.co.uk Tel: 015394 35592

Wordsworth Hotel    Wordsworth Hotel
Enjoying Gingerbread on the Garden Terrace with the shop and church in the background.


The Waterhead Hotel
Lake Road (Waterhead), Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0ER

Cumbria’s first four star townhouse hotel is renowned for its luxurious accommodation, superlative sunset views across to Coniston Old Man and delicious gourmet food. Open every day from 10am to 11pm with lunches served between 12noon and 2.30pm.

Our view: A wonderful lunchtime escape with the best room service tea/coffee trays in the world. Generous mugs, filter coffee machines and now Grasmere Gingerbread - how decadent!

www.elh.co.uk Tel: 015394 32566

The Waterhead Hotel    The Waterhead Hotel


The Low Wood Hotel
Ambleside Road (on the main A591), Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LP

Overlooking Lake Windermere in the Lake District, this popular four star hotel is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. It has a choice of restaurants and bars, a leisure club, beauty salon and water sports centre. Grasmere Gingerbread is served with every hot beverage. Open from 9am to 11pm.

Our view: An excellent place to meet up at any time of the day with no worries about car parking! Try the Thai tea with our Grasmere Gingerbread - a subtle taste combination.

www.elh.co.uk Tel: 015394 33338

The Low Wood Hotel    The Low Wood Hotel


The Log House
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 oDN

Imported from Norway by famous local artist Alfred Heaton Cooper, this delightfully idiosyncratic cabin has been used as a studio, shop and tearoom. Today, it is a relaxed contemporary restaurant, serving original flavoursome dishes made from top-quality seasonal produce. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm each evening.

Our view: An unusual building with a unique atmosphere complementing delicious food. One of their best dishes is a bramley apple and summer fruit compote topped with Grasmere Gingerbread crumbs served with vanilla bean custard!

www.loghouse.co.uk  Tel: 015394 31077


Rydal Mount & Gardens
Historic Home and Gardens of William Wordsworth. Rydal, Near Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9LU

Rydal Mount was the most beloved home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s finest poets.  They offer exclusive evening visits of the  house and beautiful gardens where you can enjoy the views of Windermere and Rydal, soak up the historic atmosphere of poetry in the library accompanied with wine, and of course Grasmere Gingerbread.

Our view: A truly unuusual and romantic experience .

www.rydalmount.co.uk Tel: 015394 33002

Rydal Mount





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