Kirkby Stephen 4 Stars Hotels

"Great food and spa"

"Fantastic breakfast, pool and spa facilities amazing. Restaurant compared to hotel I would have expected more, food was very average but the breakfast they serve is wonderful so doesn’t quite make sense. Rooms are wonderful and everything you need and spa bath is so relaxing. My 4th visit to hotel so always love it but Restaurant needs work."

"I had such an amazing stay at this hotel. The hotel itself is gorgeous the views from the balcony is amazing. The staff were so lovely. It’s so close to the Town centre and there plenty of parking if you’re travelling with a car. Overall it was an amazing stay"

"A warm welcome on arrival, quick and easy check in. Our room was clean and spacious with a very comfy bed. I particularly liked the window seat. I loved the selection of cocktails available in the bar and we were fortunate to have excellent weather and be able to enjoy sitting in the garden. Breakfast had lots of different options available and was cooked to order. A really wonderful stay and we would happily return. "

"Beautiful room, staff very friendly. We would definitely stay again."

"Great location close to all amenities. Large spacious rooms and clean."

"Breakfast was good. Property is beautiful. Staff went out of their way to be helpful "

"Stayed at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa for 3 nights and honestly… the thermal journey is the only reason I’d come back. Rooms are pretty meh—dated and not the cleanest. We were in room 166 and there were visible spill stains on the wall (not great), but it did have incredible lake views. It was also super convenient being so close to the elevator to take you to the spa. Read the fine print: access to the main pool (with infrared sauna + eucalyptus steam) is limited to 2.5 hours. Family time is early morning, and adults-only is 5:30–8pm, which felt oddly restrictive and honestly a bit like a bait-and-switch. We ended up booking the thermal journey + massage for $400, which is a lot. That said, the spa itself is next level—one of the best I’ve been to. Outdoor hot tubs, multiple saunas… highlights were the wood-fired sauna, salt sauna, indoor whirlpool, and the “Lost in the Clouds” massage (incredible—should’ve gone longer). Food at the hotel is subpar. We couldn’t get into Blue Smoke because I didn’t book in advance but overall options were limited. Breakfast is included (7:30–10am), but it’s the same spread daily and just okay. £12/day for parking. Location is great—about 10 minutes to Ambleside and Grasmere—but you’ll definitely need a car since there aren’t good dining options on-site. If you enjoy walking, there are beautiful hikes and trails right outside the hotel, which was a big plus. Staff was friendly."