The Swan Hotel and Spa

4.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Outdoor spa tub
Restaurant
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, England, LA12 8NB
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeland Motor Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fell Foot Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Lovely Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Fabulous Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Splendid Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Newby Bridge

The Swan Hotel and Spa is located within a mile (2 km) of Lake Windermere and Lakes Aqaurium. This 4-star hotel has 87 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lakeland Motor Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lakes Aqaurium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fell Foot Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Stott Park Bobbin Mill - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Grange-over-Sands Station - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tide Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pig and Whistle - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Manor House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anglers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cavendish Arms - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Swan Hotel and Spa

At The Swan Hotel and Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and access to locker space. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a steam room, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer slippers. Electric kettles, phones, and ironing boards are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Holte Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel and Spa Hotel
The Swan Hotel and Spa Ulverston
The Swan Hotel and Spa Hotel Ulverston

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

The Swan Hotel and Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan Hotel and Spa on Jun 4, 2026 start from $194, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Swan Hotel and Spa?

This hotel is located in Ulverston, a short 17-minute walk from Lake Windermere and also 20 minutes on foot from Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing. You'll also find Fell Foot Park and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

Holte Spa is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Does The Swan Hotel and Spa have a casino at the property?

No, The Swan Hotel and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Swan Hotel and Spa a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and an indoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does The Swan Hotel and Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Swan Hotel and Spa doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Swan Hotel and Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Swan Hotel and Spa for a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Swan Hotel and Spa.

The Swan Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 121 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food at the Inn arrived incorrectly, and tasteless. It was removed from the bill. When we entered our room the toilet seat almost fell off when moved. The heater in the room was broken. We used the hotel pool facility. The changing rooms were dirty. Dirty nappies in the swimsuit dryer. Sauna out of order. Broken drains on the jacuzzi. When the bubbles were on in the jacuzzi the water smelled stale and unclean. On reporting the cleanliness of the facilities after complaining previously about the seat and heater the ‘customer service ‘ staff simply said. I don’t know what to tell you. There are comfy sofas but the areas but not enough and were cold despite the fires burning. We had to spend the evening in our room. No smart TV. It was bitterly disappointing for what is billed as 4 star. We have stayed in far superior hotels with far superior service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, excellent food, beautiful christmas decorations, amazing hotel walk. Lovely helpful, friendly staff. A perfect break.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ewa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The window in our room was very old and the wooden frame was falling apart and the window was covered with black thick mould. We booked a table in the restaurant for my birthday. We were only people sitting in the restaurant, however the waitress left us. We sat there with no service. We had to keep asking for drinks and food. Our desert arrived 25 minutes after our main course. We sat there for hour and a half just waiting for the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gemma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first room we were given had mould, a bad smell, and dirty carpets, though staff did move us quickly to a better room. Breakfast service was consistently slow — on some days we were ignored and had to chase staff to take our order. Food was often cold, and we overheard other guests also complaining. Housekeeping was inconsistent. Towels weren’t always replaced, the toilet and bathroom weren’t cleaned, and rooms weren’t hoovered during the stay. For the £25 per night dog charge, we expected more than a single towel and blanket with no daily refresh. There were also maintenance issues (broken bathroom doors, stained furniture, missing remote cover), and only two disabled parking spaces which were always full. On the positive side, the spa treatments were excellent — especially Scarlett, who was lovely — and we appreciated being offered an accessible room, which many hotels don’t provide. Sadly, the overall experience didn’t meet expectations, and I wouldn’t recommend this hotel based on our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, friendly staff, easy parking and good facilities. Rooms were way to warm and uncomfortable to sleep in - AC not operational & the fans provided did little to alleviate the stuffiness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fold away bed needs a more comfortable mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel but unsafe heat wise

The room was so hot it was unsafe. The air conditioning units have been decomissioned but there is no fans or alternative options to be cool- anf the reception staff really didnt care. The rest of the hotel was lovely and food was great for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Russ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately not good value for money. Hotel pool and facilities were tired and not clean. Room's air con didnt work and fans werent provided. Restaurant food was nice but expensive for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Staff super friendly and accommodation was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler

A must stay

It was an amazing stay the staff were just incredible outstanding in fact very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble, the hotel was spotless the food was great definitely a 5 stars from me
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Mid week break

Wonderful stay comfortable beds amazing breakfast very impressed,we will come again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We chose this hotel as it was promoted as dog friendly and we were visiting the area for hikes with our pup. Overall we enjoyed our stay. We thought the food in the restaurant was really great - especially the Sunday roast! Parking was included which was great, and there's a really nice trail right from the property that was perfect for morning strolls. The staff were very friendly and the room was spacious and nice. We did feel that overall the establishment was understaffed and it led to a subpar experience in some ways. We were constantly left waiting in the restaurant for orders to be taken and things were forgotten on numerous occasions. At the spa, they let way too many people in and it was overcrowded, loud and not relaxing. There wasn't even a spot on the wall to lean on in the hot tubs. This was a bit disappointing as its a lovely spa and has so much potential. Only sharing this feedback in hopes some small changes could be made to bring the hotel up to it's full potential!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Very nice rooms and spa was good. Food excellent but due to being very busy there was quite a wait for food and drinks: 30 minutes. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast choices were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are fantastic- extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast a little chaotic. If you’re not early you can be waiting 45mins for food and they ran out of eggs during our stay. Also almost all of our group of 16 had to have tepid or cold showers which was also disappointing. That said we enjoyed our stay and we’d go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay was good, last day waited nearly an hour for breakfast had to leave as I had work so no breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025