We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Lake District, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated January 2024.
Indoor pool.Highly elegant. With a picturesque location in Ambleside, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & SpaWorld Hotel Distinctive, BW Premier Collection features a modern spa and a brasserie. There is free parking and spacious rooms with free WiFi and scenic views towards Wansfell. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is set in a 17th-century building, and has a leisure club with a swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and steam room. The traditional rooms are classically decorated, and each has a modern en suite bathroom with a power shower. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV and a work desk. There is also a fitness centre and beauty spa. We serve a varied menu for dinner daily between 5.30pm - 9.00pm. Situated in the heart of Ambleside, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa World Hotel Distinctive is surrounded by walking routes. Lake Windermere is a 20-minute stroll away, and Elter Water is just 10 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Beautifully decorated hotel with great facilities including outdoor spa pool and indoor pool, luxurious SPA, and well-maintained garden. Most of the spacious rooms are equipped with a bathtub and lovely garden views. Great place for a relaxing vacation!
Boutique hotel with indoor pool.Luxurious. Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car. The Lakes Hotel & Spawas previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa. The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading. Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates. In the Lake District, The Lakes Hotel & Spa is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. Windermere train station is 10 minutes away and we can arrange for our Bentley to collect you from the station. With everything on our doorstep there’s no need for a car. This is our guests' favourite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip. We speak your language! . Show full description
Very nice hotel with exceptional service, clean rooms with all amenities, and fantastic grounds. The SPA facilities are perfect and it’s included in the price of the stay. The main gem of this hotel is a gorgeous indoor pool. The pool bar is great for a glass of fizz in the jacuzzi.
Boutique hotel with indoor pool.Very stylish. Located within the scenic Lake District National Park, 12 km from Laurel & Hardy Museum, The Swan Hotel and Spafeatures a children's playground and views of the river. The hotel has a spa centre and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Every room at this hotel is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Lake District.
Indoor pool.Elegant. In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside. Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities. Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel. Brimstone spais available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences. Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is situated in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.Show full description
Lovely hotel located in a beautiful place, serves amazing dinners, cocktails, and breakfast in a cozy restaurant with fireplaces. The location is amazing for going on long walks and stopping at charming pubs. Just have a look at the beautiful indoor pool and comfy sun lounges!
Indoor pool.Delightful property. In landscaped gardens on the edge of the Lake District, Grange Hotel has a swimming pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Lake Windermere is 5 miles away. Grange Hotel’s leisure suite features a pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. The elegant Carriages Restaurant serves a 5-course table d`hote menu, with food made from local ingredients. There is also a lounge menu offering freshly cooked meals from 12:00 - 21:00 daily. Each en suite bedroom at Grange Hotel has satellite TV, a work desk and tea/coffee. A lift is available to all floors. Built in 1866, Grange Hotel is opposite Grange-over-Sands Rail Station, and has panoramic bay views. Grange hotel offers pet friendly accommodation in selected rooms. Please contact reservations to enquire about availability prior to making a booking.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL hotel in Lake District.
Indoor pool.Cool. Boasting an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, and modern rooms, the 4-star luxury North Lakes Hotel and Spa, is located just off the M6 motorway. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and locally sourced cuisine, while Penrith centre is a 15-minute walk away. The Health & Fitness facilities, which include a fully-equipped gym, functional studio, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, can be used for an additional cost. Each room is stylishly furnished. Guests can relax with cosy beds, free bottled water, and freshly ground coffee and tea in the rooms, along with fresh milk. Dine at FYR the AA Rosette-winning restaurant which serves seasonal and local produce throughout the à la carte menus. It serves grilled dishes straight off the bespoke fire grill, afternoon teas and Sunday lunches. Spa treatments are also available, by appointment only. Beautiful Ullswater lake’s shores are a 10-minute drive away, while the Rheged Activity Centre is less than 5 minutes away by car. Skiddaw mountain is 30 minutes’ drive away, and the vibrant town of Keswick is a 25-minute drive.Show full description
Indoor pool.Charming. Grasmere – the heart of the Lake District; and at the heart of Grasmere is The Inn at Grasmere, the original Inn of Grasmere, where travelers have come for centuries to stop, rest and enjoy the Lakes. The Inn at Grasmere is part and parcel of the historic village. Our Inn has stylish rooms and a on site Leisure Centre which features a sauna, chill room and heated swimming pool. With breathtaking views in a central location, the Inn provides visitors with easy access to the Lakes District in a luxurious setting. Ancient traditions and modern comfort come together in The Inn at Grasmere, the heart of Grasmere. Your home away from home. Limited car parking is available on site free of charge. We also have parking at our sister hotel a 2 minute walk away providing us with ample parking. All of our rooms at The Inn At Grasmere are newly refurbished with new carpets, deco, beds, bathrooms, also have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, as well as a power shower/bath, H2K of Harrogate toiletries and lots of luxury touches. 1769 Bar & Restaurant features a traditional menu of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with the hotel's Lakeland Bar & Restaurant offering a selection of real ales and bar meals. We also have a delightful Courtyard where you can unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Inn at Grasmere is set in the centre of the village, with walking and hiking routes right on the property's doorstep. The hotel is situated in a prime location for easy access to neighbouring locations and a bus stop is conveniently located across the road from the property. Ambleside is 6.9 km away, while Keswick is 20 km away.Show full description
Small hotel with indoor pool.Unique. Originally an 18th-century Lakeland farmhouse, Embleton SpaHotel is a family-run hotel offering apartments, suites, and en-suite rooms. The Embleton boasts its own swimming pool, steam room, and a gym. Leisure facilities include a pool, steam room and a gym. Use of the pool and steam room are included in the room rates. Each contemporary room/apartment features en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Most have stunning countryside views across the Derwent valley. All the rooms have a TV, a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, an iron and 100% cotton linen. A laundry service is also available. Using ingredients from local farms, the hotel's restaurant serves traditional Cumbrian food. Guests can enjoy their meal in front of an open fire, or on the terrace looking out over the fells. Every morning, guests will enjoy a full Cumbrian breakfast. Ideal for exploring the beautiful Lake District, Bassenthwaite Lake is just 3 miles away. Keswick and Cockermouth are just 10 minutes away by car. Free parking is available. Please see timetable for availability.Show full description
Indoor pool. On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spahas an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away. The modern leisure centre features a fully equipped gymand 20-metre swimming pool. Parking available at £20 per night. The rooms at Old England Hotel each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. The bathrooms feature fluffy robes and free toiletries, and some rooms have lake views. The restaurant serves a modern menu featuring quality local produce and organic ingredients. Terrace Bar and Lounge offer light meals and traditional afternoon teas. Guests can relax in the ice room, sauna or aroma steam room, and try indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. In Bowness-on-Windermere, the Macdonald Old England Hotel is set in mature gardens, and has its own private boat moorings. Beatrix Potter Exhibition is 200 metres away.Show full description
Indoor pool. In a most spectacular location on the shores of England’s longest lake, Windermere, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spais the Lake District’s first resort offering a number of facilities. Guests have a choice of dining options including, Blue Smoke on the Bay, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, cooked over a 3 metre long woodfired grill. Newly refurbished Windermere Restaurant - The W offers a setting serving a range of classic British and continental dishes in a setting overlooking the lake with a warm bright artwork and jazz vibe. Offering stunning views across Windermere, the Spa and outdoor thermal experience offers a range of treatments and spa days that can be enjoyed for an additional charge. Pre-bookings are essential. The Winander Club embraces the Club experience offering exclusivity with a sense of personal service, alongside all the amenities of the Resort on your door step. Winander Club rooms and facilities are exclusive to humans, we are sorry, pets are not permitted. For the adventurous, the Watersports Centre offers activities such as wakesurfing, canoeing, paddle-boarding, motor boat hire, sailing and much more. A private jetty for resort guests where a waterbus trip is available to join Windermere Lake Cruises on the lake. Low Wood Bay provides car parking onsite for all guests charged at £12. The resort is just 1.8 miles from Windermere Railway Station and the town centre. Ideally located for the top attractions right in the heart of the World Heritage Lake District National Park. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor pool.Beautiful. This family-run Lake District accommodation has an indoor swimming pool, picturesque gardens and free parking. Free WiFi is available in the downstairs public areas and the bedrooms. Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has an elevated position and a terrace with stunning views towards Lake Windermere and the mountains beyond. Some rooms also have views towards the lake and mountains. There is also a guest lounge with a log fire and lake views. A full English or Continental breakfast is provided each morning for guests on a breakfast inclusive package, The property is just a 15-minute walk from The World of Beatrix Potter and 15.1 km from Dove Cottage, the original home of William Wordsworth.Show full description
Indoor pool.Great views. Lakeside Hotel sits on the southern shore of Lake Windermere and is only 15 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 motorway. The hotel offers stunning views of Lake Windermere. Sumptuously furnished throughout, Lakeside offers en suite rooms, a 17-metre pool and wonderful spa treatments and free fibre-optic Wi-Fi in all bedrooms and meeting rooms. The Lakeside Hotel is an Aveda Destination Spa, with facilities including a pool, spabath and gymnasium. This former 17th-century coaching retains many of its original features including oak panelling and real fires. Relax in the Oval Room or take in the fantastic panoramic view of the lake from our Conservatory and Terrace. Indulge in the Spa treatment rooms where massage, body wraps and reflexology are available. Using the finest produce from Lakeland farms, fine dining is on offer in the restaurant. Alternatively a lighter menu is provided at Ruskin’s bar. Traditional breakfasts are included in the room rate. Lakeside is perfectly situated for a boat trip on Lake Windermere. Bowness and Ambleside are also within easy reach, offering great shops, cafes and restaurants. Free parking is available.Show full description
Very charming property with quintessentially English design, so cozy and beautifully decorated common areas. Most of the rooms have quite nice garden views. The SPA facilities are excellent. A big indoor pool is a perfect addition to a quiet and relaxing stay!
Guest House with indoor pool.Hip. With a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating, suites come with luxury bathrooms and modern furniture from designers such as Philippe Starck. huge Air baths for two with mood lights and a TV above. Each Super Luxury suite features a handmade, silver-leaf Frank Hudson super-king bed. All suites have 42-inch LCD TVs, crystal lights and free Wi-Fi. Electric vehicle chargers are available in the car park. A hearty Cumbria platter or continental breakfast, with freshly ground coffee, is delivered to your suite every morning. Breakfast is served at a time to suit you. A room service menu is also available. Windermere Suites are just a 2-minute walk from the town centre and Windermere Train Station. Lake Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, home to the ‘World Of Beatrix Potter’ are also within easy walking distance. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest and most LUXURIOUS guest houses in Lake District. It also has very cosy rooms!
Indoor pool. With free parking and leisure facilities, this award-winning hotel sits in 14 acres of wooded gardens. Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and traditional pub. The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal boasts a spaand a swimming pool (please see Fine Print for children's swimming times), and is within walking distance to Kendal centre. The Greenhouse offers contemporary, locally-sourced menus with views of Kendal Castle and Lakeland countryside. You can also see the chefs through the special 'theatre window' into the kitchen.Show full description
Indoor pool.Great value. In Kendal town centre, the Riverside Hotel is a 17th-century building with a state-of-the-art leisure club. Rooms have river views, and Windermere and the Yorkshire Dales are 15 minutes' drive away. The leisure club includes a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, gymand exercise studio. Most of the rooms have views of the River Kent. Features include satellite TV, tea and coffee, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Free parking is also provided. The Riverview Restaurant uses local produce, some of which comes from the hotel’s own Victorian kitchen garden. Kendal Railway Station is 250 metres away, and guests are 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway.Show full description
Indoor pool. Less than 2 minutes' walk from Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge Hotel has a fine restaurant, a swimming pool and a gym. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and free private parking. The elegant rooms at Newby Bridge have an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature four-poster beds or spabaths. In 5 acres of grounds, Newby Bridge Hotel has leisure facilities including a steam room and a spa bath. Overlooking Mediterranean gardens, the Newby Bridge dining room offers a menu using fresh produce from the hotel’s own garden. The Huntsman Inn is a traditional bar serving local ales, and guests are greeted by log fires.Show full description
Indoor pool. Head as far west as you can and experience a side where rooms are super comfy and the food is as good as its people. Located in Workington town centre ideal for leisure or business, all rooms have been rated 4 star hotel or guest accommodation and offer comfortable beds, ensuite facilities, free Wifi, hairdryer, desk and toiletries. The leisure facilities include a 20 metre pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gymand are complimentary to Washington Central Hotel guests and are available to Sleepwell Inn Annex guests at a supplement. The Washington Central has a number of great ways to dine out whether you’re a solo guest on business or a family on a staycation including the Central Bistro and Bar which serves unpretentious tasty dishes as well as small plates and cocktails. Jane St Kitchen is also available and offers a light and airy casual space where breakfast is served as well as sandwiches, paninis, pizza, pasta and an array of sweet treats including Lakes ice creams and churros. Private parking is available on a first come first served basis and a electric car charging point is available. Please note Sleepwell Inn Annex rooms are located in a separate building approx. 150 metres from the Washington Central Hotel where check in takes place . Show full description
Guest House with indoor pool.Charming. St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house situated between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village centre, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property. This provides free access to a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes for all guests during their stay, including on check out day. St John's Lodge offers an extensive range of cooked breakfasts including traditional English, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and fresh fish dishes. There is free access to an off-site health club, located 2 miles from St John's Lodge. There is a small car park on-site and further parking close-by. The hosts offer advice for local walks, events and restaurants. There is a small garden with a mix of plants and garden furniture. There is also free hire of local guides, maps, board games and umbrellas.Show full description
Lovely hotel with great facilities including a fully-equipped gym, great SPA with a wide range of treatments, a nice bag and of course a huge indoor swimming pool. The rooms are cozy and with comfortable beds.
Small hotel with indoor pool. The family run Sleepwell Inn in Workington offers modern and comfortable accommodation in this ancient Cumbrian town. Guests at The Sleepwell Inn have use of the facilities at the nearby 4-star Washington Central Hotel for a small additional charge, a 3 minute walk away, which includes spaand gymaccess and meals. There is free WiFi throughout the inn and rooms, and limited on-site parking. Boasting an AA 4* Guest Accommodation award, the inn offers en-suite rooms. You will also find a flat-screen TV with Freeview, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms are furnished in a contemporary style. Breakfast can be taken at Washington Central Hotel at an additional charge, with a traditional full English available. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant, as well as an informal coffee shop which also serves lunches and snacks, and overlooks Washington Square. Leisure facilities are also available at the Washington Central Hotel for an additional daily charge. The hotel’s central location is just a 5-minute drive from Workington Train Station, and an easy walk from the town centre shops. Sitting beside the River Derwent, you will find several old churches, a museum documenting the history of the town, and the remains of 14th-century Workington Hall. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Indoor pool. Originally a coaching inn dating back to 1770, The Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick is now a modern venue with views of Bassenthwaite Lake. Set in the beautiful Lake District, it offers free WiFi, a pool and sauna. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's extensive leisure facilities, which include a pool, steam room, tennis courts and a games room. Each bright room has a TV, radio and free tea and coffee. Every private bathroom includes a hairdryer while some also feature bathrobes. Ironing facilities are also available on request. The Castle Inn Hotel by BW Signature Collection, Keswick is set beneath some of England’s highest fells, with large, quiet gardens providing views over Skiddaw. The scenic shores of Bassenthwaite Lake can be reached with a 15-minute walk. Ritson's Restaurant serves international and local dishes including hearty Cumberland breakfasts. With exposed wooden beams, relaxed The Tavern offers real ales and bar meals.Show full description
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