Skelwith Bridge
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Lakes Hotel and Spa
Didnt have a kitchen
Reviewed on 20 Mar 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 17 Mar 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 17 Mar 2026

Paradise in the Lake District.
This is a lovely well equipped apartment in a great location in the heart of the South Lakes, with wonderful walks straight from the door & well positioned for exploring further afield. The owners are accommodating & quick to respond to queries. I’ve stayed here a few times now & will definitely ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Luxury pine log cabin positioned within the mountains of the Lake District
The cabin was lovely. For the 6 of us it was snug, but we managed fine. Location was great, right in the perfect area for us. Facilities at the site were good, the kids loved the pool.
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

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 27 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at 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. Visit 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. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale










