Name: Low Wood Bay
Address: Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, United Kingdom, Windermere, Cumbria, GB
Price range: $168–$427 per night
Rating: 8.33

What guests think

At Low Wood Bay, guests highlight the scenic lakeside setting, impressive spa facilities and generally friendly staff, while also flagging practical downsides such as restricted spa access with extra charges, some traffic noise, and a few value-for-money concerns.

Rooms range from modern club options with great views to smaller, warmer or noisier spaces, with occasional reports of thin walls, dated fittings, or maintenance issues. Most diners enjoy the restaurants and generous portions, though breakfast and service can be inconsistent and popular times book up quickly. Plan dining and activities in advance for the smoothest stay.

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Facilities

Spa facilities draw strong praise, especially the outdoor pools and views, but access is limited for residents, often requires advance booking, and may incur extra fees; indoor pool hours are restricted. Parking is chargeable for some bookings.

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Jack

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, overall it was a very positive experience with attentive, considerate staff and services. It is in a great area to travel to Windermere, Ambleside or really anywhere else in the Lake District. The only slight let down was the spa; you have to pay extra for spa access even after paying for a treatment. Additionally the details around access times & costs varied depending on which staff you spoke to.

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DEAN

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service is poor and staff don’t care. No coffee at breakfast machine broken but one in the lounge was working only yards away so made to pay. Don’t get fooled by facilities. You can only use them a specific times. 7.30-10 am and 5.30 8.30pm. Rip off

4

John

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was advertised as a resort and spa; however it seems that the two are not related. The pool and spa facilities were only available to the hotel customers early in the morning or in the evening at the cost of $85 per person per time...assuming g that it wasn't already booked. The advertising for this hotel and spa is very misleading and deceptive as the impression one gets is that everything is included. We checked out as soon as we discovered this was the case!

10

M

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing resort, spa and staff were superb. Really made my wife feel special on her birthday, will definitely be back!

8

Fiona

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Low Wood Bay is a lovely hotel with amazing facilities. The room was spot on, restaurants top notch and spa facilities excellent. The only criticism I’d have is that even as a resident you need to pay extra to use the outdoor pool and hot tubs - that was a bit cheeky and also steep at £25 per person. It’s not a cheap hotel anyway, which is fine, and is reflected in the quality but not when you have to pay for extras like that.

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Alan

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Over all we had a very nice stay. The setting and service in particular were great. Avoid the rooms at the from though, there is quite a bit of road noise from the road. Also, hotel guests can only use the pool for a couple of hours first thing (7:30am) and then a slot at 5:30pm. Hotel guests are not permitted to use the outdoor infinity pool or hot tubs, these are for exclusive use of day spa guests…you can pay an extra £60 a head for a 3 hour pass. I found this a little disappointing given the room rate per night isn’t cheap. I must have missed the small print in this but it wasn’t exactly clear when booking. It means the pool is packed with hotel guests in those two designated slots and hence not too enjoyable.

10

Leslie

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spa facilities are superb, as was the hotel, only negative was the lunch included in spa day. This was very oily and below the standard expected.

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Simon

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a large modern hotel that has recently had a major refurbishment. Clearly they are now trying to recover the cost of this investment. Our room was very small with just enough room to walk round the bed. The quality of the in the room furnishing was good and the view over the lake excellent. However there are several hidden charges. Despite paying over 350 GBP for one night we had to pay an addition 12 GBP for parking (this is free if you book direct). Also on the room description it states that you have complimentary access to the pool, you need to read the small print that this is for very limited hours and only for the indoor pool. If you want to use the main part of the spa that is extra and needs to be booked in advance. Breakfast was good despite the wait to get into the restaurant, even having booked a time at check in there was still a queue. Overall I would say this hotel is clearly over-priced, especially given that so much is at extra cost!

10

Daniel

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best spa i have ever been to. Been to alot of spa's up the north of england but this one blows them all away, low wood offers a budget and more exclusive packages that suit your needs. All areas were clean to a high standard and the on site resturant and bar are a bonus. Breakfast was more than what most places offer.

10

Margaret

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal picturesque setting looking over lake windermere. Food excellent both nights and excellent value. Good choice of wine. Walking around area and saw 2 deer, lots of baby rabbits. friendly helpful staff. Lovely building. pool jacuzzi perfect.

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Cleanliness

Public areas and many rooms are kept to a high standard, but several reviews note tired bathrooms, damp or mould around windows, and occasional housekeeping lapses, including one report of bed bugs.

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Kelly

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Room could have been cleaner. Could usr dusting and painting update. Furniture could use an ipdate.

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Daniel

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in the Winander Club, room 888 which was excellent. The hotel and grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The staff were very helpful and friendly and we had our own reception area which was quick. Our room as on the top floor with only one other room. We had a really comfortable bed, bath in main room, good. Size bathroom with nice products and complimentary sweets. But by far the best selling point is the room balcony with amazing views of lake Windermere. Nothing better than sitting have a morning tea / coffee looking at the lake and fells in the cool morning air. Ultimately we can't fault this hotel and our going to look to make it out base to celebrate our wedding anniversary every year. Our only suggestion would be for there to be outside towels to dry off plastic balcony furniture and perhaps blankets so you can spend more time enjoying the outside room space as there are no heaters.

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Mike

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We originally booked for 2 nights but had to cut short the trip as my partner was bitten by bed bugs and left her with bites all over her ankles and back of her legs. The room was very dated and bathroom basic and unclean in general.when paying a good price for a room u expect good standards. A shame because the hotel grounds are beautiful and restaurants very stylish and view from room was impressive

10

Neil

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We experienced first class service throughout our stay. The hotel was luxurious and well maintained. Every member of staff we came into contact with was both efficient and friendly. On this occasion we only stayed for one night on a B & B tariff. Our room in the main building was quiet, comfortable & well equipped and breakfast the next morning was faultless with plenty of hot and cold options. Can't wait to return.

6

John

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel facilities very good, room lovely with lake views. Unfortunately the room is not worth the price we paid, it wasnt until later that night just how noisy the room become. I appreciate that there is a road in front of hotel, but it doesn't help when the balcony doors are warped and very old windows. Worst night sleep ever, noise levels are ridiculous.

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Mark

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is really nice , very clean and good facilities . W restaurant was really good . Couple of bits of feedback would be to improve breakfast selection( English breakfast was good ) more really the yoghurts / bread selection. Staff really nice but maybe could do with some additional training on talking to clients but nothing too concerning , just needs to match hotels image of great service , would go back - yes !

10

Craig

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is by far the best hotel and spa we have stopped in, it was birthday and my my mum and dad’s diamond wedding anniversary so we treated them to 2 nights away the breakfast great the hotel was clean and the bedrooms were big but the pool and spa are unbelievable.

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Daniel

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best spa i have ever been to. Been to alot of spa's up the north of england but this one blows them all away, low wood offers a budget and more exclusive packages that suit your needs. All areas were clean to a high standard and the on site resturant and bar are a bonus. Breakfast was more than what most places offer.

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Amy

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was generally lovely, the second time we’ve stayed. Everything is to a nice standard. It’s also totally worth the stay because the spa is amazing. The most disappointing thing was the breakfast - I wouldn’t have paid for it if it wasn’t included. Everything about the breakfast was pretty average, I’d rather have gone into Ambleside or Keswick and had brunch elsewhere. The window in our room needed attention; it was suffering from damp around the casing. Also the lights in the room were on a bizarre system - it took us ages to get any lights on and off, especially annoying in the middle of the night when you’re going to the bathroom. As I said, it was generally lush. But you expect better with those disappointing features when you’ve paid that much for the stay.

6

Adam

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the money this hotel charges you expect the overall experience to be much better. Situated on a noisy road the windows were droughty and had back mould on the silicone, the bathroom tiles needed grouting and the room felt tired, parts of the hotel felt luxurious but this didn’t run through the whole hotel unfortunately. Our experience was underwhelming, the W restaurant served excellent food, but the staff lacked experience and had to ask the kitchen about ingredients twice during us being served. We won’t be returning to this hotel as I feel there are better establishments in the area which offer better luxury for the same sort of money.

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable with lake views and balconies, but some are small, warm with no air conditioning, or affected by road noise, creaking floors and thin walls; a few mention dated decor or minor maintenance issues.

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Jennifer

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here at the weekend for a sunset session which was fun. Staff are fab, always happy to have a little chat and always happy to help Room was stunning and we had a wonderful view. It’s expensive but it’s a lovely hotel & our third stay overall

10

Richard

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, quiet and had a comfortable bed.

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Lisa

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in a room with a balcony view of the lake which had amazing views. The room was cosy and was great for the type of stay we planned. The rooms facing the lake are backed into a main road so at times can be a little loud with the traffic but other then that we couldn’t find any fault with the room, the dining experience and the spa. Staff were helpful and friendly and it is within a good distance to all the main places.

6

Sarwat

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hazel room was quite small. Otherwise, it was a very good hotel. Indoor pool, steam room and heat room were all complimentary within the booking which was excellent.

4

Ross

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was okay but disappointing. The overall hotel is very nice looking until you get to the rooms at the end of the hotel. The room was very noisy and you could hear the room next door having a normal conversation and any time someone walked near the room you could hear the floors creak. This was not helped by the staff that need to service the rooms had a room opposite ours that was in use a lot. For the price i would not recommend it.

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peter

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spa weekend was amazing and throughly enjoyed. However the night in the hotel was terrible. Room was loud from all directions. Banging and trolleys as well as people through the corridors. Also the room was too hot with no fan or aircon. However the window opened fully, this was directly onto a pathed walkway outside so again was noisy and not secure as anyone could have entered the room through an open window. If you get room 312 I would go and ask for a different one !

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Katherine

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is on a noisy main road - the lake view rooms look over the road towards the lake but they hide this in the photos. If you book through Expedia or similar you have to pay £12 per day parking (but it’s free if you book direct with hotel). Rooms are tired, air conditioning barely works but too noisy to open the balcony doors. No mini bar in room. Breakfast is ok. Restaurants booked up so couldn’t eat there.

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Simon

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a large modern hotel that has recently had a major refurbishment. Clearly they are now trying to recover the cost of this investment. Our room was very small with just enough room to walk round the bed. The quality of the in the room furnishing was good and the view over the lake excellent. However there are several hidden charges. Despite paying over 350 GBP for one night we had to pay an addition 12 GBP for parking (this is free if you book direct). Also on the room description it states that you have complimentary access to the pool, you need to read the small print that this is for very limited hours and only for the indoor pool. If you want to use the main part of the spa that is extra and needs to be booked in advance. Breakfast was good despite the wait to get into the restaurant, even having booked a time at check in there was still a queue. Overall I would say this hotel is clearly over-priced, especially given that so much is at extra cost!

8

Cushla

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was too warm in the heat of the summer and there was no air conditioning. Thankfully there was a fan which cooled the room down.

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amy

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is gorgeous, with a lovely bar/ fire pit area to drink and unwind. The hotel was in a lovely location close to two towns with shops and food. We stayed in a hazel lake view room with balcony which gave a lovely view of the the lake. The only issue I had was we stayed on the ground floor and got hardly any sleep due to the creaking of the floor boards above and paperthin walls, waking up to slamming doors and people walking around their rooms above sounding as if they were in the room with you. Very noisy and not great for a good nights sleep.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, attentive and accommodating, with multiple mentions of going above and beyond; however, service consistency varies, with reports of slow or unhelpful responses, booking confusion, and occasional errors.

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Winston

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Let me start by saying thank you to the whole team for making our recent stay so incredible. We were with you last week Wednesday - Friday. We were put in one of the upper level rooms with a partial view of the lake and it was a fantastic room. From our very first interaction with security at the gate, to checking in with David who was excellent, and all of our interactions whilst we were with you, we had a lovely time. We also booked Thermal journey and a treatment each which we had on the Thursday, the spa was equally as impressive. We also had the pleasure of meeting Puppy Holly (and Tim) which was one of my fiancés highlights. Special mention to Mel in the Winander bar who was lovely and we had several conversations with.

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Ben

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service from management and front of house terrible they lost our luggage. And we had a terrible meal in the blue smoke restaurant

10

Lynn

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fab stay with super friendly and helpful staff

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Neil

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We experienced first class service throughout our stay. The hotel was luxurious and well maintained. Every member of staff we came into contact with was both efficient and friendly. On this occasion we only stayed for one night on a B & B tariff. Our room in the main building was quiet, comfortable & well equipped and breakfast the next morning was faultless with plenty of hot and cold options. Can't wait to return.

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Jennifer

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a wonderful stay, the only thing I can pick at, which is so minuscule is the fact there is such limited times on the spa use. Even then, I’m being picky. Everything else, I can’t fault, one particular thing I have to mention as a positive is the staff are exceptional. They went out of their way, nothing was too much trouble and they were always available to help or let you know anything you had questions about. Overall, we are planning out another trip to the lakes and this is a possible choice

10

Marcus

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful property with lovely views and spa amenities. Staff were lovely and very attentive

8

Roger

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location and rooms but quite chaotic service with bags going to the wrong room, then going missing on a second occaision. Computer systems seem dated, with lots of booking issues and also bizarre how you have to paye extra to use the outdoor spa area (by far the best bit)

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Ryan

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointing stay with robes and slippers missing from the room and when speaking to the reception staff I was hung up on! I then went down stairs to reception to be told the phone hasn’t rang and I’ve not spoke to anyone. Couldn’t even get booked into the spa. Rooms were comfortable and the restaurant had great food, shame about the reception staff.

10

Rob

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Professional service and a well kept hotel with great facilities

10

David

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

2nd visit. Still 10/10. Staff fantastic.

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Location

Beautiful lakeside position with stunning views and easy access to Ambleside and Windermere; however, the hotel sits on a busy road, so traffic noise and road crossing can be issues for some rooms.

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Jennifer

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous surroundings and wonderful accommodations! Can’t wait to go back!

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Jack

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, overall it was a very positive experience with attentive, considerate staff and services. It is in a great area to travel to Windermere, Ambleside or really anywhere else in the Lake District. The only slight let down was the spa; you have to pay extra for spa access even after paying for a treatment. Additionally the details around access times & costs varied depending on which staff you spoke to.

10

Karen

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Idyllic setting with scenic views. Warm hospitality and quality produce.

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Marie

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was excellent but crossing the road can be a bit hazardous. Parking was easy and safe but a little pricey at £12 per night. Staff were wonderful, welcoming and helpful. Food in the restaurants was excellent. Would definitely stay here again ☺️

10

David

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location. Staff are great and the foid really tasty

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John

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel facilities very good, room lovely with lake views. Unfortunately the room is not worth the price we paid, it wasnt until later that night just how noisy the room become. I appreciate that there is a road in front of hotel, but it doesn't help when the balcony doors are warped and very old windows. Worst night sleep ever, noise levels are ridiculous.

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Katherine

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is on a noisy main road - the lake view rooms look over the road towards the lake but they hide this in the photos. If you book through Expedia or similar you have to pay £12 per day parking (but it’s free if you book direct with hotel). Rooms are tired, air conditioning barely works but too noisy to open the balcony doors. No mini bar in room. Breakfast is ok. Restaurants booked up so couldn’t eat there.

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Marian

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Views across the lake

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Mark

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property boasts exceptionally high standards, including its facilities. The catering is of the highest caliber, featuring steaks sourced from South Africa. The luxurious rooms offer breathtaking views. The fully-equipped gym is an outstanding amenity. The location is conveniently situated, with Ambleside a mere 20-minute stroll away and Bowness a leisurely 1-hour and 30-minute walk distant. The sole concern with the property lies in the limited availability of the spa and its inconvenient timings for guests. I strongly advise carefully considering the spa's timings and booking availability, particularly if utilizing the spa is a primary consideration.

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Margaret

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal picturesque setting looking over lake windermere. Food excellent both nights and excellent value. Good choice of wine. Walking around area and saw 2 deer, lots of baby rabbits. friendly helpful staff. Lovely building. pool jacuzzi perfect.

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Dining

Food quality is often praised at Blue Smoke and W, with some guests loving breakfast and portion sizes; others found breakfast average or chaotic, occasional dishes below par, and reservations at peak times hard to secure. Prices can feel high.

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David

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great, rooms clean with comfortable beds. Helpful staff, but mediocre dining.

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Charmaine

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is stunning!! The spa is gorgeous, the staff are attentive and friendly. We had a beautiful retreat here and enjoyed the beauty and romance of the lake views from our balcony. Drinks and food was delicious. Restaurants are top notch!! Spa products felt lovely. We will be back!!

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Ian

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A good hotel with aspirations it doesn't quite meet. For £200 a night, Quality and luxury should be built in, but somehow they are not. I stayed three nights and ate in both restaurants. One had a steak at £32 which at lunch, included 2 sides, but at dinner was just the steak. Sides extra at £5 each. Good, but not excellent steak, stone cold mushroom and a sprinkling of fries was not really worth the money. This place is £200 a night, then it tries to charge £12 a night for parking. Lots of room to improve so that the product justifies the price

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Catherine

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. The Pool area was clean and not too busy. The Blue Smoke restaurant was excellent, great food and good service. The views across the lake were amazing.

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Mark

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is really nice , very clean and good facilities . W restaurant was really good . Couple of bits of feedback would be to improve breakfast selection( English breakfast was good ) more really the yoghurts / bread selection. Staff really nice but maybe could do with some additional training on talking to clients but nothing too concerning , just needs to match hotels image of great service , would go back - yes !

10

Leslie

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spa facilities are superb, as was the hotel, only negative was the lunch included in spa day. This was very oily and below the standard expected.

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Amy

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was generally lovely, the second time we’ve stayed. Everything is to a nice standard. It’s also totally worth the stay because the spa is amazing. The most disappointing thing was the breakfast - I wouldn’t have paid for it if it wasn’t included. Everything about the breakfast was pretty average, I’d rather have gone into Ambleside or Keswick and had brunch elsewhere. The window in our room needed attention; it was suffering from damp around the casing. Also the lights in the room were on a bizarre system - it took us ages to get any lights on and off, especially annoying in the middle of the night when you’re going to the bathroom. As I said, it was generally lush. But you expect better with those disappointing features when you’ve paid that much for the stay.

10

Kat

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing night away! Great location and hotel facilities. Gorgeous meal at the restaurant. Would love to come back

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Margaret

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal picturesque setting looking over lake windermere. Food excellent both nights and excellent value. Good choice of wine. Walking around area and saw 2 deer, lots of baby rabbits. friendly helpful staff. Lovely building. pool jacuzzi perfect.

10

Nigel

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent facilities and the staff were so friendly and attentive (very well trained). Portion sizes in the restaurants were extremely generous. Definitely worth a try

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Month	Average price
January	$229
February	$259
March	$258
April	$246
May	$282
June	$282
July	$289
August	$298
September	$276
October	$263
November	$242
December	$237

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $216	7 $226	8 $226	9 $177	10 $263	11 $363	12
13 $211	14 $212	15 $185	16 $209	17 $217	18 $392	19 $397
20 $232	21 $168	22 $244	23 $192	24 $170	25 $427	26
27 $240	28 $185	29 $183	30 $189

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $346	2 $364	3
4 $207	5 $245	6 $292	7 $211	8 $200	9 $353	10
11 $218	12 $254	13 $312	14 $323	15 $318	16 $331	17
18 $240	19 $213	20 $199	21 $251	22 $291	23 $403	24
25 $322	26 $323	27 $323	28 $323	29 $322	30 $362	31

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