Best Spa Hotels in Lake District, UK

Nestled in two acres of riverside gardens, on the edge of Grasmere village, Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa is a 4-star hotel offering luxurious designer rooms, a stunning 2 AA-Rosette restaurant, and a riverside spa. Each room features a flat-screen satellite TV and a sleek bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes, as well as views of the nearby fells. The hotel’s exclusive spa facility includes a Hydrospa, Herbal Pine Sauna, Aromatherapy Room, and Reflexology Walk. The award-winning Garden Restaurant at Rothay Garden serves local, seasonal cuisine and a generous Lakeland breakfast each morning. Built in 1856, Rothay Garden Hotel is a short walk from Grasmere’s lake, and is located within easy reach of Rydal Water, Ambleside, Windermere, and Kendal.

Rooms: 30 Stars: 4

The Netherwood Hotel offers breathtaking views of Morecambe Bay, and is set in lush, vibrant gardens. Sample the daily changing menu of local produce in the restaurant and make use of the complimentary fitness centre. Access to the on-site spa is available for an additional charge. Located just 5 minutes’ drive from the Lake District National Park, you can explore the surrounding area and Grange-over-Sands town centre is a short 10-minute walk away. Enjoy the comfort of an en suite room with flat-screen TV and hairdryer, or opt for room service. Pre-booking of the Thermal Journey and treatments is essential.

Rooms: 34

The Daffodil Hotel and Spa is one of the best spa hotels in the Lake District, located in the heart of Grasmere. Guests can enjoy contemporary luxury with spacious rooms, each featuring a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. Take advantage of the hotel’s luxury spa with Germaine De Capuccini therapies, a 10m thermal pool, steam room, sauna and tepidarium. Dine in the restaurant with a traditional British menu and lake views, or enjoy afternoon tea in the Sitting Room. The hotel is situated on the A591, providing easy access to the popular towns of Keswick and Ambleside. Plus, a full English breakfast and free WiFi are available throughout.

Rooms: 78 Stars: 4

North Lakes Hotel and Spa offers 4-star luxury with indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and modern rooms. Enjoy free WiFi and locally sourced cuisine, while Penrith centre is a 15-minute walk away. Each room is stylishly furnished, with cosy beds, free bottled water, and freshly ground coffee and tea. Enjoy a meal at the AA Rosette-winning restaurant FYR, which serves seasonal and local produce. Make use of the Health & Fitness facilities, with a fully-equipped gym, functional studio, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Ullswater lake and Rheged Activity Centre are just a short drive away, and Keswick and Skiddaw mountain are 30 minutes away. Spa treatments are also available, by appointment.

Rooms: 84 Stars: 4

Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel & Spa is a 4-star woodland estate located in the heart of the Lake District. Offering luxury spa treatments, award-winning dining, 35 acres of scenic grounds, and free on-site parking, this hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Rooms at Langdale feature modern bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can pre-book the Brimstone spa for beauty treatments and thermal experiences. On-site, there is the Wainwrights’ Inn pub, Stove Bar and Restaurant, and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities with an indoor swimming pool and fully equipped fitness centre. The shores of Lake Windermere are a 10-minute drive away.

Rooms: 52 Stars: 4

Experience the beauty of Lake Windermere from the comfort of the Lakeside Hotel. Located just 15 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 motorway, this 17th century former coaching inn offers stunning views of the lake, sumptuous furnishings, free Wi-Fi, an Aveda Destination Spa, a 17-metre pool, spa treatments, an Oval Room, a Conservatory and Terrace, and a restaurant and bar. Enjoy traditional breakfasts included in the room rate, boat trips on the lake, and nearby shops, cafes and restaurants in Bowness and Ambleside. Free parking is available.

Rooms: 73 Stars: 4

Whitewater Hotel & Spa is the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. Located on the banks of the River Leven, just 2.3 miles from Lake Windermere, the hotel offers breathtaking views, two restaurants, a spa and beauty salon, a thermal lounge, and access to Cascades Health and Fitness Club. Guests can enjoy a range of treatments, a gym, whirlpool, sauna, swimming pool, steam room, squash and tennis courts. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free tea and coffee, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. From the terraces, you can enjoy views of the river and passing steam trains. Explore the nearby cycling and hiking routes, boat trips, and Haverthwaite Steam Rail Station, all within a mile. Experience the best of the Lake District at Whitewater Hotel & Spa.

Rooms: 38