Lakes
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Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
"Last minute booking. Hotel is nice overlooking the lake with excellent spa. Dinner was excellent. We stayed in room 3 on the ground floor. There was a musty smell walking down the corridor. The room was clean and spacious and overlooked the lake but a bit tired looking. Most of the staff were very ..."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
"Great hotel, everything perfect, will be back"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
"A lively Lakeland hotel with great prospects and a good feel . Fabulous Langdale views, clean bedrooms and helpful staff. The food was perfect and I would recommend the chicken and mushroom pie, really good. The new owners have more to do in making improvements to decor and this is underway but we ..."
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park -
"Lovely quiet site and beautiful big lodge the host was amazing start to finish with communication"
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Paradise in the Lake District.
"Lovely apartment in a very quiet location but close to everything we needed. Walks out the door are great, we used the buses which leave on the main road down the hill. The place was spotless and well equipped. A really nice stay."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Ambleside quiet detached Mountain Vw balcony Sleeps 6 Pool and Spa Parking3cars
"Great location and great facilities with the pool available. Clean, good sized apartment. Helpful host. Thank you!. Would benefit from some curtains to help with sleeping during the summer months, and a knife sharpener!"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

Church of St Mary
Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan





