Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location with great views
Consistently praised breakfast
Fantastic spa and good facilities
Clean, modern and tidy property
Friendly/helpful staff (several mentions, including named staff)
Beautiful setting/relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Restricted, limited or paid outdoor pool access (frequent complaint)
Room issues: no air conditioning/hot rooms, outdated rooms, hard mattresses
Perceived poor value for money / expensive
Inconsistent food quality and some rude restaurant staff
Check-in delays on occasion
Maintenance problems (shower without curtain/screen, loose tiles, noisy doors)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews note rooms and property as 'clean and tidy', 'modern, spacious and clean' and 'beautiful clean', indicating a consistently high standard of cleanliness.
Service
9
Several mentions of very helpful and friendly reception staff and standout bar staff (named), but offset by reports of poor communication around pool access and an instance of rude restaurant staff — overall strong but with some consistency issues.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly described as excellent/top/fab location with great views and marina/lake outlook; location is one of the property's strongest attributes.
Room Quality
7
Multiple complaints about room issues: no air conditioning leading to very hot rooms, old rooms needing upgrade (lake-view rooms in older wing), hard mattresses, shower without proper screen/curtain and loose tiles — room quality is notably mixed and often lets stays down.
Amenities
9
Spa and general facilities receive high praise ('spa was fantastic', 'great facilities'), but frequent negative notes about restricted hours, additional charges or package requirements for outdoor pool access slightly tarnish the excellence.
Value for Money
7.5
Several guests felt the price was high for what they received, citing unexpected extra charges and disappointment given the cost; value perception is below the hotel's otherwise strong attributes.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast is repeatedly praised as excellent with great choices and strong breakfasts; however there are isolated comments about poor food and rude restaurant staff which temper a uniformly top score.
Overall Experience
8.5
Many guests describe a relaxing, enjoyable stay with beautiful setting and willingness to return, tempered by recurring issues around pool access and some room shortcomings — overall positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 22:36

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.
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

8.5
Based on 1975 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
A
Andrew • couple • gb
10
Brilliant, Relaxing, Peaceful
Pros:

Loved every minute of it from check in to check out

Cons:

Nothing will be going again and recommending to others

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
P
Phoebe • family_with_children • gb
10
Exceptionally stunning
Pros:

Stunning views over the lake

Cons:

Couldn’t get in the hotel for evening food unfortunately as it was fully booked (which shows how gorgeous it must be) so had to travel out into Ambleside to eat - we still had an amazing evening with gorgeous food but would have preferred to eat on site with the view of the lake - hopefully we manage to get in next time

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
Malak • couple • sa
1
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Scott • family_with_children • gb
9
Magical views of the lake from the warm lap of luxury.
Pros:

Had a lake view from our room. The room had lovely high ceilings and a large refurbished bathroom.

Cons:

We didn't manage to get into Blue Smoke as it was fully booked. Our initial room was at the end of a long corridor going three quarters of the way around a courtyard! Fortunately the staff changed our room when we asked!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
P
Piearce • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
K
Kwok • couple • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
Lesley • couple • gb
9
Nice place overall, would stay again
Pros:

Breakfast and location were great, staff were nice. Beautiful views from hotel and grounds.

Cons:

Minimal plugs in the room, hairdryer broken whilst using and shocked my arm.
Thermal journey added to our bill without us booking it.
Advised on check in parking was complimentary however, had to pay £36 for parking on check out.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location beautiful,

Cons:

Only able to use the spa during certain times

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The area was fantastic

Cons:

A large wedding party was in and the carpets had not been vacuumed and the toilets not checked which was disappointing. Lovely hotel but the traffic on the main road kept you awake

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
L
Lyndsey • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
H
Hemmings • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The food was absolutely incredible. A great location with beautiful views

Cons:

Some wallpaper stains in the room. I also stated in my email that we required a box of chocolates without nuts which wasn't fulfilled.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jeanette • couple • gb
6
Lovely place and spa gorgeous
Pros:

Spa was wonderful

Cons:

No access to the basic leisure between 10am and 5:30pm
Beds were extremely noisy every time
You moved. We had to move room.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
K
Katie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful facilities on site, exemplary staff and delicious staying in eating options. We made use of the gym and leisure facilities during our stay, gym is very well equipped for a small area. Took walks around the ground and ubered easily to and from the local areas for dinner out and visit to the crafty baa. Plenty of places to chill out and read a book outside your room.

Cons:

That we had to leave!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
A
alex • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Rooms, beds, spa complex

Cons:

Hidden, excessively priced costs for the infinity pools, and car park. What kind of hotel charges for the car park...

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • couple • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • extended_group • gb
9
Very comfortable relaxing stay
Pros:

Perfect location, lovely rooms, bed very comfy , breakfast very good, friendly helpful staff

Cons:

WiFi in room poor
It would be better if the pool was more available for hotel guests who don’t use the spa, very restricted times

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
E
Emily • couple • gb
5
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee