Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Amazing spa facilities
Beautiful views
Cons:
Uncomfortable rooms
High pricing for additional amenities
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Very good cleanliness noted, but some comments on cold rooms.
Service
9.25
Service described as exceptional in multiple reviews.
Location
9.25
Great location noted in numerous reviews.
Room Quality
7.75
Mixed feedback on room comfort, including uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.75
Facilities appreciated, including the spa.
Value for Money
7.75
Concerns about pricing, especially in relation to room rates.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Food received mixed reviews; breakfast could improve.
Overall Experience
8.75
Generally a positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:01

Property Description

Spectacular Lakefront Location
Located on the shores of England’s longest lake, Windermere, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa offers a unique experience for guests seeking luxury and relaxation.

Dining Options to Delight
Indulge in a culinary journey at Blue Smoke on the Bay or Windermere Restaurant - The W, offering a variety of delectable dishes cooked over a woodfired grill and classic British and continental cuisine with stunning lake views.

Luxurious Spa and Activities
Unwind at the Spa with picturesque views of Windermere, offering a range of treatments and outdoor thermal experiences. For the adventurous, enjoy watersports like wakesurfing and canoeing at the Watersports Centre.

Experience exclusivity at the Winander Club, with personalized service and access to resort amenities. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

Important information:

A deposit of the first night per room is taken at the time of booking.

The prices stated are for maximum of 2 adults in a room.

Charges apply for children and extra adults and need to be arranged prior to arrival. Please contact Low Wood Bay for more information.

Guests wishing to dine in the restaurant are advised to book a table in advance.

Parking is available for a fee of GBP 12 per night.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1502 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Marcus • couple • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
3
Rip-off
Pros:

The location is great, the gym is well equipped.

Cons:

The amount of hidden charges was criminal, we go to the lakes 3 times a year hiking and usually stay in the Merewood hotel and we love it. The downside being. lack of facilities. This trip was not a hiking trip so we booked somewhere with facilities. To not be able to use those was a complete rip-off and a huge disappointment, the stay was over priced and I will not be staying again.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Neal • couple • gb
4
Over priced for the facilities we had as a resident
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Stayed here a few years ago and remembered the position of the hot tub overlooking the lake which was the main Eason why we came back.
However as a resident of the hotel we didn’t have any access to the outside hot tub which was disappointing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Saffron • couple • gb
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
A great place to stay - relaxing and in a great location
Pros:

Excellent room and facilities, especially the spa that we booked separately. Great views of the lake. Good breakfast with lots of choice.

Cons:

What we were not aware of was how early the spa, restaurant and afternoon tea sessions need to be booked, i.e. weeks in advance - we were lucky to get a spa cancellation and a table in the bar with a restricted but ok menu

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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AMANDA • family_with_children • gb
9
Relaxing comfortable accommodation
Pros:

Lovely location

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Laing • couple • gb
8
Really nice stay.
Pros:

Warm and comfortable. Great food. Good value.

Cons:

Little things - attention to detail stuff. There was a lovely log fire that had been allowed to burn right down. Someone needs to keep an eye on it. There were very mucky handprints around it on the wall where people had been perhaps cleaning it and put their hand out. Just needed a quick wipe to clear it, but housekeeping wasn't on it. It was like that throughout the stay.
There was a young male staff member who hid in the back corridor on his mobile phone. He was usually there at various times in his shift. Every time we came past, he put it away and pretended he was counting bedding on a trolley. For goodness sake.if you don't want the job mate, there are plenty who do.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Perfect break within a perfect setting
Pros:

Everything. Location to ambleside. Spa facilities. Room. Breakfast and restaurant vibe.

Cons:

The additional cost to staying guests for outside spa. The morning sunrise option was used by ourselves but it wasnt promoted...we overheard it. Had we not, we wouldn't have done it.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ravinder • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel, great spa....watch for the parking fee
Pros:

Booked the Spa & afternoon tea - excellent. Spa is really amazing , view across the lakes , hills had snow on them and clear blue skies.. great day to be in the spa. Staff were all friendly & helpful throughout.
Room was nice, clean and tidy. Massive big bed & definitely can't complain of the room being cold.
Breakfast was what you'd expect - nice selection of food & the staff were great and attentive ( although the bacon was rock hard & took some cutting)

Cons:

Biggest disappointment was Parking Charge...
To be fair I did miss this under "Important information" - so watch out . Parking is charged at £12.00 per car per night for all reservations with the exception of direct bookings. So, if you stay a few days this might add up. Even with this it worked out cheaper going through booking.com than direct.

Drinks were on the high side - although you're in the Lakes, posh hotel, captive audience etc. etc. so to be expected

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Dani • couple • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful location wonderful staff

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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chloe • couple • gb
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Derbyshire • family_with_children • gb
10
Fantastic spa break everything excellent
Pros:

Breakfast was plentiful and tasty

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
6
Enjoyable, but certainly not the experience we've had in the past. past.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, and the staff were very friendly especially Emma. She welcomed us with a big smile each morning. Lot's of choice and the view was really nice out over the lake.

Cons:

Since I last stayed the hotel has introduced a car parking fee, and it's a fight to actually find a car parking spot. The room was noisy, you could clearly hear people talking in the room next door. The access to the Spa is not what it was and the pool has become crowded, and the sauna choice as a normal paying guest is not what it was either. It very much has the feel of the haves and have not's now. Quite disappointing really as me and my wife have loved staying there. We had dinner in the Blue Smoke restaurant and found it overpriced for what you actually get, again slightly disappointing.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location size of room and view looking out towards the lake.

Cons:

We had a lake view, however you could hear the traffic in the evening and early morning, my biggest disappointment was the room the room didn't have clothes pegs to hang your outdoor coats which are not suitable for hanging in the wardrobe.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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syeda huma • couple • pk
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Chapman • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee