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Lakes Hotel and Spa
Great hotel in the heart of Windermere, short walk to lake where boats go on the trips and close to shops. Slight hill getting back up to hotel. Lovely cocktail bar, pub and eating areas. Breakfast was fab. Hot tub was worth it after a day walking it was so nice to relax in. Spotlessly clean and ...
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Underwhelming. This is a very ordinary hotel, despite the hot tubs, pool and spa. The decor is vile, all dull browns with turquoise. In the “Troutbeck” room there is a nasty trip hazard into the bathroom. A stubbed toe was annoying but a cracked skull would have been more so. Tip: if it’s not fixed ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Highly recommend this hotel lovely friendly staff on-site car park has chargers for electric vehicle vehicles. Fantastic spa and swimming pool food was superb in the two restaurants. It’s right at the south of Lake Windermere so literally you can walk over to the ferry to do a ferry cruise to Ambleside ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Lovely warm rooms, on a particularly cold weekend, spotlessly clean and including very useful kitchen, sofa, table and chairs. My only area for improvement would be better communicating that these rooms are essentially self-catering. A small amount of tea, coffee and milk is provided as a welcome ...
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
The room and staff were fine but we had no hot water for about 16 hours and had to use another apartment to shower which was not great.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
Absolutely wonderful stay! The apartment we stayed in was immaculately clean, really well presented with a well equipped kitchen. Bathroom was spotless, the shower was brilliant! Convenient parking opposite and located in the centre. Great place to visit, with lovely shops, bars, cafes and restaurants ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

Harrison Stickle
Explore the great outdoors at Harrison Stickle, a lovely green space in Lakes. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere




