Dating back to 1650 and mentioned in wordsworths the waggoner poem the macdonald swan hotel is steeped in history and full of character sitting near grasmere in the heart of the lake district this charming hotel looks out across the fells and is perfectly placed for visiting ambleside lake windermere and kendal as well as being within reach of many of the quaint lake district towns the macdonald swan hotel is also surrounded by many fantastic outdoor activities why not enjoy a day of w