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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

3.5 out of 5
Lakeland Village, Ulverston, England
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (360 reviews)
Excellent breakfast. Friendly efficient staff. Clean room. Good gym / spa facilities - clean. Overall, the hotel is looking a little tired, but a refurb is due in 2026, but good value for money. My wife and I would stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England
The price is ₩246,943 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
₩246,943
₩296,332 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,187 reviews)
Amazing room with hot tub. Staff very helpful. Spa beautiful

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
23 Church Street, Windermere, England
The price is ₩243,613 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
₩243,613
₩292,335 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The room was lovely loads of space great for family

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
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2 Bens Row

2 Bens Row

3 out of 5
2 Bens Row Backbarrow, Ulverston, England
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Ulverston. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeland Motor Museum and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nice cottage. All amenities as per stated. Lots of extras also

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

2 Bens Row
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres, Carnforth, England
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,397 reviews)
Excellent stay, great location and staff are excellent

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Pine Lake Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (250 reviews)
Nice hotel.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Kotel Windermere
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Popular places to visit

Visit Conishead Priory to enter the Buddhist Temple, take part in meditation classes, have lunch at the vegetarian cafe or to walk through the woods to Leven's Estuary with beautiful views towards Morecambe Bay.

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Learn about the local history of Ulverston with a stop at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Lakeside showing heritage architecture and railway items

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Sit in the front compartment and learn to operate this steam train, while capturing photos of the delightful Lake District scenery.

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
A lovely place to spend a few hours especially with kids. Barbecues are allowed in the allocated area. Good kids play area, row boats, cafe, toilets. National Trust owned so car park is pricey.

Fell Foot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Ulverston. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Fell Foot Park
Museum is probably not the right word. A vast and lovingly assembled collection of memorabilia and history spread throughout this former cinema. Plan to spend a couple of hours and enjoy a Laurel and Hardy on the big screen. Ulverston

Laurel and Hardy Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laurel and Hardy Museum during your trip to Ulverston. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Laurel and Hardy Museum
In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.

Lakeland Motor Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeside which includes marine life

Lakes Aqaurium

Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.

Lakes Aqaurium