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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
"Excellent hotel in an amazing location, great food and a fantastic pool and spa."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Second stay at this hotel. It's extremely comfortable & has a really nice vibe. Love the location, the terrace bar, cosy pub & spa. But it's the friendliness of the staff that really stands out, making it feel like a swanky home from home."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"Just ok all round.."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"The staff were so friendly and we were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the room for the price we paid"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
"We liked the space that the apartment had and the location of the property. The apartment was very quiet and had all the amenities we needed including the kitchen area. We also liked the garden at the back of the property. We will book again when we come back to Ulverston."
Reviewed on May 8, 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.

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

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 top-notch restaurants.

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.
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.
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 quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside

Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake
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