Title: Visit Colton: 2026 Travel Guide for Colton, Ulverston | Expedia.com [Hotels in Colton](https://expedia.com/Colton-Hotels.d6361577.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Colton](https://expedia.com/Colton-Vacation-Rentals.d6361577.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Colton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Colton.d6361577.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Colton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Colton.d6361577.Car-Rental-Guide)[Colton Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Colton.d6361577.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Colton ## Travel Guide ## Visit Colton Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6361577) - Colton Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Colton ![Lakeside Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11970000/11964700/11964649/d263f570_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Hotel & Spa Newby Bridge Ulverston England $147 nightly $177 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (658 reviews) Good service and lovely room - we received an unexpected upgrade to a better appointed room plus a free pancake on Shrove Tuesday. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=11964649&PinnedHotelID=11964649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361577) ![The Swan Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78090000/78085700/78085651/w2046h1842x0y4-b5028211_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Swan Hotel and Spa The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge Ulverston England $143 nightly $172 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (114 reviews) We stayed for 2 nights with our 6 year old in a Fabulous room. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The room was nice but it was abit tired and could do with a refresh. There was an awful smell in our room which we didn't notice until we closed the window but it seemed to be coming from the carpet. And we ... Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=78085651&PinnedHotelID=78085651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361577) ![Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901100/901040/e570e42a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakes Hotel and Spa Kendal Road Windermere England $165 nightly $199 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,243 reviews) its our 3rd time staying here, we have enjoyed it each time (First time there was a power cut! however even still we enjoyed our stayed) Great location, Great Hotel, Great Staff, Great Facilities Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=901040&PinnedHotelID=901040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361577) [See all 5,919 properties in Colton](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026®ionId=6361577) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Pine Lake Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1928700/1928661/462e7d36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pine Lake Resort Dock Acres Carnforth England Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews) Lodge was nice, though disappointed to not get much of a lake view. It was mostly clean however floor was not, with debris and crumbs left and sweets under the raised sofa. The sofa itself was rock hard and not very comfortable. The bed was also quite hard but ithe main bed was huge in size. We had ... Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) ![Kotel Windermere](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38330000/38322500/38322434/661f0b78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotel Windermere Lake road Windermere England Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews) Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Hotels-Kotel.h38322434.Hotel-Information) ![ Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99958500/99958405/8d492225_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments Daltongate Ulverston England Stay at this aparthotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Laurel and Hardy Museum and Manjushri Kadampa ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) Clean apartment, ample space, tasteful decor, lovely garden view. 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[](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Haverthwaite-Railway-Ulverston.d553248621532493304.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125011/3b201fad-cf3e-4876-8a87-b910d357ffb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fell Foot Park Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Staveley-in-Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Fell-Foot-Park-Ulverston.d553248621555971493.Vacation-Attraction) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024778/3f1a377b-1270-4fd1-ad3c-221d77a35d71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Motor-Museum-Ulverston.d553248621533024778.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lakeside which includes marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032680/9dbe4694-0fff-460e-8721-33dc7949733d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lakes Aqaurium Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake. [](https://expedia.com/Lakes-Aqaurium-Ulverston.d553248621558032680.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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 relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Manjushri-Kadampa-Meditation-Centre-Ulverston.d553248621532493303.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing Explore the waterfront in Lakeside with a trip to Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Windermere-Ferry-Landing-Ulverston.d6224224.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931592/60e7a6a2-35a7-4eb5-90e1-2ad867ccdc1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour $80 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) ![Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45488428/bcdad39a-5c0d-46e3-b069-fa6e6c70e044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere $48 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip $81 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) ![Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44787663/92bb468a-b89f-4b91-b464-e6ff03638a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour $103 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-beatrix-potter-half-day-tour.a44787663.activity-details) ![Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4536697/3fefe95d-b80b-45b7-8c8c-58b582ec2399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Half-Day 8 Lakes Tour $108 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-half-day-8-lakes-tour.a4536697.activity-details) ![Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49713968/b14a7d89-1f6c-417b-be4e-f0b4ba7e75c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan $15 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cumbrian-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49713968.activity-details) [See all activities in Colton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Colton.d6361577.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Colton ![Windermere showing heritage architecture, cafe scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5478/43fd5ece-06be-4f1a-9aa3-0152e6966ec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Windermere ![Steamtrain passing through Newby Bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55381/c3286dbd-99b8-4c45-966c-b4cff339ed81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newby Bridge ![Coniston Water showing a small town or village, boating and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087991/44762c6d-41f7-417a-b33a-615ab9723796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coniston ![In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. 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There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024778/3f1a377b-1270-4fd1-ad3c-221d77a35d71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Backbarrow - Cities near Colton - Places of interest [Windermere](https://expedia.com/Windermere.dx5478)[Newby Bridge](https://expedia.com/Newby-Bridge.dx55381)[Coniston](https://expedia.com/Coniston.dx602334)[Backbarrow](https://expedia.com/Backbarrow.dx6049506)[Lakeside](https://expedia.com/Lakeside.dx6069890)[Ulverston](https://expedia.com/Ulverston.dx6125011)[Lowick](https://expedia.com/Lowick.dx6361485)[Torver](https://expedia.com/Torver.dx6361487)[Spark Bridge](https://expedia.com/Spark-Bridge.dx6361575)[Bouth](https://expedia.com/Bouth.dx6361578)[Haverthwaite](https://expedia.com/Haverthwaite.dx6361580)[Rusland](https://expedia.com/Rusland.dx6361581)[Satterthwaite](https://expedia.com/Satterthwaite.dx6361582)[Graythwaite](https://expedia.com/Graythwaite.dx6361590)[Greenodd](https://expedia.com/Greenodd.dx3000714255)[High Nibthwaite](https://expedia.com/High-Nibthwaite.dx553248635118839277) - [Coniston Water ](https://expedia.com/Coniston-Water-England.d6087991.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing ](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Windermere-Ferry-Landing-Ulverston.d6224224.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stott Park Bobbin Mill ](https://expedia.com/Stott-Park-Bobbin-Mill-Ulverston.d553248621555971486.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lakes Aqaurium ](https://expedia.com/Lakes-Aqaurium-Ulverston.d553248621558032680.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Windermere ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Windermere-England.d553248621563222832.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ullswater ](https://expedia.com/Ullswater-Penrith.d11377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Derwentwater ](https://expedia.com/Derwentwater-Keswick.d6088013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Scafell Pike ](https://expedia.com/Scafell-Pike-Seascale.d6088035.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lancaster University ](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-University-Lancaster.d553248621558032545.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lodore Falls ](https://expedia.com/Lodore-Falls-Keswick.d553248621533024783.Vacation-Attraction) - [World of Beatrix Potter ](https://expedia.com/World-Of-Beatrix-Potter-Windermere.d6087973.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cartmel Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Cartmel-Racecourse-Grange-over-Sands.d6088037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Brockhole-The-Lake-District-Visitor-Centre-Windermere.d6087971.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water ](https://expedia.com/Grasmere-Lake-Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248621533024741.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bowness Pier ](https://expedia.com/Bowness-Pier-Windermere.d553248635975742713.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway ](https://expedia.com/Ravenglass-Eskdale-Railway-Ravenglass.d553248621533024731.Vacation-Attraction) - [Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats ](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Jetty-Museum-Of-Boats-Windermere.d553248621532493334.Vacation-Attraction) - [Catbells Lakeland Walk ](https://expedia.com/Catbells-Lakeland-Walk-Keswick.d553248621532493355.Vacation-Attraction) - [Morecambe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Morecambe-Beach-Morecambe.d6087923.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Coniston ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Coniston-Coniston.d6087987.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lancaster Castle ](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-Castle-Lancaster.d6087917.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hill Top Farm ](https://expedia.com/Hill-Top-Farm-Ambleside.d6088001.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre ](https://expedia.com/Manjushri-Kadampa-Meditation-Centre-Ulverston.d553248621532493303.Vacation-Attraction) - [Honister Slate Mine ](https://expedia.com/Honister-Slate-Mine-Keswick.d553248621532493354.Vacation-Attraction) - [Muncaster Castle ](https://expedia.com/Muncaster-Castle-Ravenglass.d6088019.Vacation-Attraction) - [Derwent Pencil Museum ](https://expedia.com/Derwent-Pencil-Museum-Keswick.d6088007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Levens Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Levens-Hall-And-Gardens-Kendal.d6229594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rydal Mount ](https://expedia.com/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brewery Arts Centre ](https://expedia.com/Brewery-Arts-Centre-Kendal.d553248621532494114.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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