Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

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Classic British Hotels
8.4 (251 reviews)
Low Wood Bay, Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1LP , Windermere , GB
44-3332203105

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Paddleboard on site
Firepit
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Excellent treatments
Beautiful location
Cons:
Pricey

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
The place immaculately clean, with the spa facilities spotless.
Service
8.85
Staff professional and friendly, can’t do enough for you.
Location
8.39
Amazing setting, less bothered by the busy road than expected.
Room Quality
8.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.37
Extensive and varied facilities, including a thermal experience.
Value for Money
7.83
Yes its expensive, but you get more than you pay for.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Afternoon tea was very tasty, could be improved by being a little hotter.
Overall Experience
8.25
Excellent experience, can’t fault anything.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:26

Property Description

Experience the perfect escape at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, where tranquility meets adventure in the heart of Windermere.

Indulgent Spa Experiences
Relax and rejuvenate at our full-service spa, offering a variety of treatments including massages, body therapies, and rejuvenating facials designed to help you unwind completely.

Gourmet Dining Options
Savor delectable cuisine at The W, one of our two exquisite restaurants, or enjoy 24-hour room service in the comfort of your own room. Don't forget to unwind with a refreshing drink at one of our stylish bars or cafés.

Modern Amenities for Every Occasion
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, enjoy our indoor pool and fitness center, or host a memorable event in our state-of-the-art conference facilities.

Embrace luxury and adventure – book your stay today at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 251 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Mimi • couple • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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MESHARI • couple • sa
8
Pros:

Location and quiet

Cons:

The bed was 2 single bed and they put it together to be king which was the mattress not comfortable

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH • solo_traveller • gi
8
Pros:

Proximity to walks and quiet area

Cons:

No zebra crossing grid lock road and traffic nightmare and dangerous to cross the road between marina / bus stop to hotel

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
7
The best part of the experience was the Smoke House restaurant!
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and I'd like to praise the staff in the Smoke House restaurant in particular, plus he lady on reception at the spa. Courteous, helpful but not overly fussy.
The location was beautiful and the public rooms made the most of the view. Decor was also excellent in most rooms although it was getting a little tarnished in some areas.

Cons:

The hotel policy of only making the pool available within some very limited timeslots. For a hotel charging in excess of £250 for a standard room which appears to pride itself on its leisure facilities, I'd have expected more. It left an unpleasant taste in my mouth and felt very tier structured - you pay for x you only receive x, whereas, if you paid an extra premium we'll give you y, where y, for me should have been a standard, fully available, facility. I also object to having to pay for parking! The room was clean, reasonably furnished but it missed some very simple touches - no vanity kit, dressing gown (but you had to ask for slippers), basic tea/coffee.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Needa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
6
Staff great, , helpful friendly
Pros:

Where it was situated

Cons:

Room was tired and marks on wall , broken floor plate by window and showers in bath so outdated.
Don’t like not having a say in whether I tip staff or not. Just automatically take 10%.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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The Unsworths • solo_traveller • gb
8
Amazing spa, good staff
Pros:

The Spa (which you have to pay extra for) was AMAZING. Staff were pleasant and nice little touches like gingerbread on arrival. Nice new bathrooms, gorgeous location and grounds.

Cons:

Some areas brand new, some battered and in need of repair. Our part of the hotel had wet paint, alarms going off in the night, cables hanging from walls. W restaurant overpriced and everyone in bed by 10pm!

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We went to enjoy the spa and to stsy over which everything was lovely

Cons:

The only thing I didn't agree with was we had to pay for overnight patking at the hotel which was £13. The hotel is on its own so there is no where else to park . I think if you are staying over you shouldn't have to pay for the carpark. To be honest I think they have a cheek to ask guests to pay

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Qallab • couple • gb
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • gb
8
Brilliant
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Tohan. • extended_group • gb
9
Relaxing
Pros:

VIEW WAS BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST WAS SUPERB

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, lovely rooms, excellent staff!
Pros:

Beautiful location. Fantastic spa. On main bus route so perfect for getting about if you don’t have a car.

Cons:

Lots of renovations taking place so looked a little tatty in parts.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
9
Great location great spa and rooms are modern and quiet
Pros:

Clean modern and the spa is brilliant

Cons:

The only gripe is the £12 parking if you don’t book directly with them

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Evie Jane • couple • gb
5
Great spa and staff - hidden payments and tired hotel.
Pros:

I recently stayed at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and would rate the experience overall 3/5.
There are some genuinely standout positives. The staff were absolutely faultless throughout our stay — attentive, friendly, and professional, easily 10/10. Dining was another highlight; both the W Restaurant and Blue Smoke were beautiful, and the food and atmosphere couldn’t be faulted. The spa was also exceptional — genuinely the best we’ve experienced in the UK. We paid for the 3-hour thermal journey, which was fantastic and well worth it.
However, there were several downsides that impacted our overall experience. One of the biggest frustrations was being charged £12 per night for parking simply because we booked through Booking.com rather than directly with the hotel. Given that we stayed for three nights, dined at both restaurants, and used the spa and bar facilities, this felt unnecessarily unfair — especially considering the hotel’s location on a main road with no realistic alternative parking options.
The rooms themselves were clean but felt quite dated and tired. Additionally, the lock on both the main hotel room door and the bathroom door didn’t work properly, which was disappointing at this price point.
There were also a number of smaller extra charges that added up — for example, £5 for flip flops to use in the spa. While the spa facilities are excellent, access to the pool is restricted to certain times unless you pay extra, which was surprising. We’ve never stayed in a hotel where pool access isn’t complimentary throughout the day.
Breakfast in bed was another slight letdown — we ordered it twice, and both times items were missing from the order.
Overall, while there are some fantastic aspects — particularly the staff, dining, and spa — the additional charges and room issues take away from the experience. I would definitely return to use the spa again, but I wouldn’t choose to stay at the

Cons:

I recently stayed at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and would rate the experience overall 3/5.
There are some genuinely standout positives. The staff were absolutely faultless throughout our stay — attentive, friendly, and professional, easily 10/10. Dining was another highlight; both the W Restaurant and Blue Smoke were beautiful, and the food and atmosphere couldn’t be faulted. The spa was also exceptional — genuinely the best we’ve experienced in the UK. We paid for the 3-hour thermal journey, which was fantastic and well worth it.
However, there were several downsides that impacted our overall experience. One of the biggest frustrations was being charged £12 per night for parking simply because we booked through Booking.com rather than directly with the hotel. Given that we stayed for three nights, dined at both restaurants, and used the spa and bar facilities, this felt unnecessarily unfair — especially considering the hotel’s location on a main road with no realistic alternative parking options.
The rooms themselves were clean but felt quite dated and tired. Additionally, the lock on both the main hotel room door and the bathroom door didn’t work properly, which was disappointing at this price point.
There were also a number of smaller extra charges that added up — for example, £5 for flip flops to use in the spa. While the spa facilities are excellent, access to the pool is restricted to certain times unless you pay extra, which was surprising. We’ve never stayed in a hotel where pool access isn’t complimentary throughout the day.
Breakfast in bed was another slight letdown — we ordered it twice, and both times items were missing from the order.
Overall, while there are some fantastic aspects — particularly the staff, dining, and spa — the additional charges and room issues take away from the experience. I would definitely return to use the spa again, but I wouldn’t choose to stay at the hotel.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Rimmer • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The veiw out the front over looking the lake

Cons:

Wasnt informed to book in advance for the spa facilities

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Milly • couple • gb
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Bar staff great food good but stayed in better places for same money but you learn by mistake

Cons:

I booked the spa for three hours felt like I was robbed poeple just getting let through from pool area to spa with out paying its 140 pounds for 2 people for 3 hours but y should others not have to pay when we have to ...if I do go back I will book one person in and just take wife in later

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee