Lakeside Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.3 (1771 reviews)
Lakeside , Newby Bridge , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent lakeside location and views
Welcoming, helpful staff (many mentions)
Excellent breakfast with good choices
Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms
Pool, spa, gardens and outdoor seating
Restful, peaceful setting
Cons:
Some rooms dated / not yet refurbished
Steam room closed during stay
Noisy extractor fan reported
A few incidents of rude restaurant staff / hospitality lapses
Perceived as expensive / value concerns
Thin/uncomfortable fold-out mattress in one case

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Consistently praised across reviews — rooms described as 'immaculate', 'clean' and 'tidy'; no significant cleanliness complaints noted.
Service
8.1
Generally strong: staff repeatedly described as welcoming, helpful and accommodating; however a few reports of poor hospitality and rude restaurant staff lower the score slightly.
Location
9
Very strong theme in reviews — excellent lakeside location and views repeatedly highlighted as a main positive.
Room Quality
7.8
Mostly comfortable and spacious rooms with excellent views, but several mentions of dated decor, some unrefurbished rooms and a thin/uncomfortable fold-out mattress.
Amenities
8.5
Pool, spa, gardens and outdoor seating praised and described as 'brilliant' and 'perfect'; some amenity issues noted (steam room closed, noisy extractor fan).
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed sentiment — several guests felt it was more expensive than expected for presentation; others felt the experience justified the price.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast consistently praised as excellent with good choices; some criticisms of evening meal and a reported service issue at breakfast in one review.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall very positive — many guests describe a relaxing, perfect or exceptional stay with plans to return; isolated negative incidents do not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 20:34

Property Description

Stunning Views of Lake Windermere

Lakeside Hotel offers breathtaking views of Lake Windermere, providing a serene backdrop for your stay. The picturesque setting is perfect for relaxation and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Luxurious Spa and Wellness Facilities

Indulge in the hotel's Aveda Destination Spa, featuring a 17-metre pool, spa bath, gymnasium, and a variety of rejuvenating treatments. Unwind and pamper yourself in the tranquil spa environment, designed to enhance your well-being.

Fine Dining and Culinary Delights

Experience exquisite dining at the hotel's restaurant, serving fine cuisine made with the finest local produce. From traditional breakfasts to gourmet dinners, savor a culinary journey during your stay at Lakeside Hotel.

To experience the ultimate blend of luxury, relaxation, and gastronomic delights, book your stay at Lakeside Hotel today.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1771 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.1
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Amrik • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Cerise • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Iuliana • couple • ro
5
Wouldn’t come back
Pros:

Location was great. The building itself is nicely decorated and has areas to sit in and take in the view.

Cons:

Their advertising works but sadly the experience doesn’t match what they promote.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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KC • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pool good, but be careful with the food.
Pros:

I liked the pool are, very nice.

Cons:

Food, my wife had a chicken burger, and it came out red/pink in the middle undercooked. Which was very troubling because my wife is pregnant this of course worried us as she had already eaten some of the burger before realising.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Bramfitt • couple • gb
6
Not as enjoyable as the last time we stayed there
Pros:

Breakfast was included and was fine. Room was okay but signs of age & wear. Staff were helpful & pleasant. Ate in the main restaurant on the 2nd night which was enjoyable but a bit expensive. Waiting staff were excellent though & very attentive. Pool was okay but see below. Also, we left some clothing in our room when we left. Sarah from customer services rang us but we were an hour away by then so she arranged for the items to be mailed to us which was good of her.

Cons:

On the first night we tried the Brassiere which was poor. Very slow service & the food was expensive for what was made available. Had to ask 3 times for the desert menu before we got it . Portions were generally small for the price. Ate in the main restaurant the following night which was more enjoyable but again, quite expensive for the portions. Spent time in the pool but its clear that some parents don't observe the times when the children are allowed in. Some of us just wanted to wind down with a quiet swim so went in at a time when children were not allowed but there several children present well after the allocated time and all taking up a bed each at the pool side which meant that there were none available. Also parents taking mobile phone photos, possibly video in the pool area which puts the hotel in a vulnerable position generally if the photos / footage were uploaded onto social media & included children whose parents had not consented & also adults. Suggest the hotel allocate a supervisor in the pool area in future. One real annoyance was the lack of disabled parking as I have mobility issues. On our first night I had to park right down the far end of the car park which meant an uncomfortable walk back.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location and outlook excellent. Breakfast fantastic. Bed very comfortable.

Cons:

Tv in room dated. Stairs to room 404 very tiring to get to especially when carrying luggage. Light from stairwell top brighy overnight and light could be seen under door which then could be seen in the room overnight. Movement sensor to activate this light would sort problem

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Richards • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Penny • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely big room and comfortable bed. Staff were great and breakfast was delicious. Use of the pool and sauna was lovely also.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
7
Really relaxing
Pros:

There wasn’t enough good gluten free options. They should have had gluten free granola and gluten free homemade bread. Freshly squeezed orange juice would be better and cafetières of fresh coffee

Cons:

See above

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kai Shing • couple • gb
6
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • couple • gb
10
Cumbrian hospitality at its best- gardens, pool, spa and breakfast 10*
Pros:

From check-in to checkout excellent hospitality, helpful staff, always courteous with a smile. Well maintained gardens of flower beds and mature oak trees, with views of Windermere and to wander down to lakeshore. Swimming in their 17m pool with views of Fellfoot, sauna & steam room added to our luxury overnight stay. Superb menu choice for breakfast, providing different areas for eating- we chose the conservatory for quietness, natural light and views to Windermere. Well maintained rooms. A most wonderful & memorable stay- Thankyou to the well trained staff team. Rosemary& Andrew H. N.Cumbria.

Cons:

We found our room (2nd floor) too warm in the night, but managed to open the bottom window. Didn't like the changing colours of lights in the bathroom.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • gb
9
A timeless place to relax
Pros:

Plenty of places to relax and enjoy. Perfect scenery,with a nice pool.

Cons:

Sauna & steam room could do with better lighting. It looked closed.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jane Frances • couple • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Nichola • solo_traveller • gb
10
Super Stay!
Pros:

Such a lovely location. Lovely staff. Super breakfast.

Cons:

All great!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Vidhya • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • couple • gb
10
Fabulous lakeside setting
Pros:

Fabulous lakeside location

Cons:

Main restaurant wasn’t open in the evening

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee