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Lakes Hotel and Spa
Rooms, staff, food and spa
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
We stayed for New Year’s Eve and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and attentive! The hotel is gorgeous and the views of the lake are lovely. It’s a little bit out of the way but it’s worth it for a lovely stay. The breakfast was also really good!
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

The Belsfield Hotel
Lovely garden room,excellent staff,very friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
The lodge was spotless and very well appointed cannot be faulted.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
The 1 bedroom apartment was huge with two bathrooms, a great view and very large comfortable bed and spotless
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Kotel Windermere
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

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

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
- Lake Windermere
- Lancaster University
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Bowness Pier
- Blackpool Beach
- Morecambe Beach
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lancaster Castle
- Hill Top Farm
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Levens Hall and Gardens
- Muncaster Castle
- Blackwell
- Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve
- Sizergh Castle
- Lyth Valley
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
- Grizedale Forest
- The Platform
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Windermere Golf Club
- Cartmel Priory






