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Lakeside Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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Lake
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Gym

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Newby Bridge, Lake Windermere, Ulverston, England, LA12 8AT
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Aqaurium
    ‪2 min walk‬
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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Cosy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lake View Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Lake View Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Courtyard Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Courtyard Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Courtyard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lakeside

Lake Windermere is a short stroll from Lakeside Hotel & Spa, and other popular attractions like Laurel and Hardy Museum are within a 15-minute drive. This 4-star hotel has 75 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lakes Aqaurium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stott Park Bobbin Mill - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fell Foot Park - 20 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Grange-over-Sands Station - 14 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pig and Whistle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Haverthwaite Railway Station Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Lakeside Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Free valet parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and phones are also available.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Elemis Destination. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,195 reviews
$167 nightly
The price is $201
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10.95 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2026 to January 19 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10.95 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Hotel Windermere
Lakeside Hotel
Lakeside Windermere
Lakeside Hotel Spa
Lakeside Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lakeside Hotel & Spa Ulverston
Lakeside Hotel & Spa Hotel Ulverston

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Lakeside Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is located in Ulverston, just steps from Lake Windermere and Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing, and within a short walk of Lakes Aqaurium. You'll also find Fell Foot Park and Stott Park Bobbin Mill less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Lakeside Hotel & Spa?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Lakeside Hotel & Spa?

Elemis Destination is the hotel's spa and services include facials, body scrubs, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Lakeside Hotel & Spa feature a casino?

No, Lakeside Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lakeside Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Is Lakeside Hotel & Spa good for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does Lakeside Hotel & Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Lakeside Hotel & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lakeside Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Lakeside Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lakeside Hotel & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Lakeside Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Lakeside Hotel & Spa?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Lakeside Hotel & Spa.

Lakeside Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 628 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer, preston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A review of 2 halves...the restaurant served remarkable food, the location on the lake shore is idyllic and the swimming pool with open access to a private lake side garden is very special. Even better if...they turned the heating down/off when it's 20⁰ outside. My room and corridor outside were stifling for 48 hours even after I'd turned the bathroom radiator off. The noise from the kitchen staff in the yard below was disruptive and given the room temperature, the choice was air or quiet. Reception were very quick to respond positively when I called at 9pm to advise of the loud banter below.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gurinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family suite. The main parts of the hotel were very nice and well maintained. The restaurant and restaurant staff were an asset to this hotel. The only thing that stopped me giving 5 starts was our room. It really needs an update. in its current state, the family suite is a bit dated and not inline with rest of the hotel. We were told the rooms will get updates over the winter months. Once this is done, this is a gem of a hotel! We really enjoyed the boat service infront of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times and it is really beautiful inside and out. The bar and restaurant staff are the only reason the fifth star is missing. Nothing is explained in the restaurant with regards to menus and the service is slow. They also often forget orders or get them wrong and that seems to be consistent throughout the whole of the waiting staff. Reception staff are good and friendly but again don’t explain the bill at the end of the stay. So I’ll let you know now when in the restaurant, the food and drinks are charged separately on your final invoice. The room was great my kids and dog loved it and the pool is lovely and relaxing. Overall a great stay and I will be returning many more times hopefully.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and facilities lovely room very helpful staff great food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mollie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel. Lots of renovation and work being done to the property. Thoughtful approach to communial areas. Room was big with lovely view but no fridge or air con. A fan was on offer but this was noisy. Staff clearly all had roles within the hotel. Cleaners were very polite and friendly. Other staff seemed to be fixed within their roles and a little flexibility might have been useful - twice at breakfast and once in the evening people were waiting to be seated with waiting staff appearing to be available but the 'host' unavailable. I think this would be an easy fix with bar and serving staff just commenting to waiting guests 'hello, somene will be with you soon'. When the staff were undertaking their roles they were polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lakeside review

The low score was for the shower in our room. Ran it for 5 minutes and had to get someone to come and look at it to try and get it warm. When it did go warm it was hardly coming out. We didn’t ask to Change rooms so it’s on us. Apart from that the staff are great, food was lovely and the surrounding were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and i stayed here for our Wedding Anniversary, Monday to today. Excellent staff in particular Reception, Noel & Cheys in Brasserie. Btw the back area needs a few cobwebs cleaning around glass panels, a little off-putting but no big deal. Food excellent, views suberb. Boat trips, Aquarium and steam train on the doorstep. Expedia charged an extra £40 per night for the booking, my bill from hotel was £120 less when it was presented to me, they kept that so i will book direct in future. (Do not edit that bit out, booking fee is outrageous!!) Other than that, it was a wonderful relaxing stay. Pool was a decent size too for a morning swim.Thank you to the staff for making it so nice. Cheers Graham & Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the history of the property. Our booking was very last minute since we were let down by another hotel. The Lakeside Hotel and Spa is very clean, you can feel the warmth when you walk into the property. Overall it was a good experience. The one thing i did noticed is you have to book your table for dinner every night otherwise you end up without a sit-in dinning. And we ended up skipping dessert a few times because as soon as the restaurants got busy it would take nearly 40minutes to get someone’s attention either for the dessert menu or the bill, i think personally think they may be short staffed? Not sure. But the staff in general are very good and nice people. We would definitely come back for another visit soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing overnight stay with family

We had an overnight stop here with teenage grandchildren. The hotel is beautifully situated on Windermere with lovely well-tended gardens and seating areas, which were appreciated on a hot day. Our grandchildren loved the pool and the fact that we were given a suite in which they had their own large bedroom. Breakfast was excellent. The only headache was not knowing where to stop and park on check-in. Parking for hotel guests is beyond the aquarium.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, bed, staff pool, breakfast and views all amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Reza

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property at a great location with easy connections to tourist attractions. Lobby, restaurants, conservatory and gardens are well maintained. Rooms look old and tired and in need of an overhaul, eg the cupboard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian, Erith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very beautiful and very clean. The staff is excellent and very knowledgeable about all aspects of hospitality including gem places for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raeesah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Considering we booked a suite for our 10 year anniversary we found the stay and service very average. Besides a chocolate left in the room there was no other option for anything else. No one ever picked up the phone at night when help was needed. Long wait for food for dinner at the restaurant, we have 2 small children and we were the last to leave! When husband asked for something special to celebrate anniversary there was no options given besides the pastry chef not being available. When asked for a menu when seated outside was just pointed to where to go. With having 2 small children, nothing done to help or make the stay easier. The surroundings and view are probably the best part of the stay, won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived on Saturday we weren’t impressed. Reception staff were not particularly welcoming and the hotel in general seemed to be chaos. Tables full of empty glasses, tables that needed clearing and basically badly understaffed for a sunny summers evening. We had to raise a couple of issues at reception and I was particularly annoyed by staff rolling their eyes at my wife for this. Our room was nice but way too hot. But, all the staff in the restaurant that evening were excellent and the food was great. Next morning the staff at breakfast were also excellent and the rest of our stay was faultless apart from housekeeping missing our room completely the next day. Things got better as time went by and we would definitely visit again. Lovely hotel, excellent location and overall all the staff are lovely. But, front desk team need some training. Overall very good after a poor start.
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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