Lakes
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The Daffodil Hotel
Spacious clean room with lake view. Excellent food. Polite and helpful staff. Fortunate to have dry and often sunny weather. A lovely winter break.
Reviewed on 24 December 2025

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Everything went beyond expectations, room beautiful and service was amazing
Reviewed on 4 January 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Excellent communication & lovely staff, this was our first time stay at the fabulous Salutation Spa hotel and we look forward to many more visits. Thank you for making our stay memorable. Best wishes, Ian & Corinne
Reviewed on 13 December 2025

Paradise in the Lake District.
A lovely, well equipped apartment in a fantastic location.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026

A beautiful Cabin on the 5 star White Cross Bay in a quiet area of the park -
A lovely comfortable lodge with all the amenities you could need for a great break. We’d definitely return!
Reviewed on 14 December 2025

Lakeside 15 – Stunning Lodge on White Cross Bay, Lake Windermere (No Pets)
Very clean and cosy. Third time staying here. Very comfortable. Great location, easy access to Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick. Ideal base for short break and Christmas shopping in the Lakes.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Rydal Mount
Find out about the history of Rydal with a stop at Rydal Mount. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Dove Cottage
Find out about the history of Grasmere when you take a trip to Dove Cottage. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wray Castle
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Claife. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Ambleside Pier
- Rydal Mount
- Dove Cottage
- Grasmere Garden Village
- Treetop Trek
- Rydal Water
- Easdale Tarn
- Stock Ghyll Force
- Townend
- Rothay Park
- Borrans Park
- Wordsworth Museum
- Allan Bank
- Ambleside Climbing Wall
- Pike of Stickle
- The Herdy Shop
- Wansfell Pike
- Alcock Tarn
- Harrison Stickle
- Armitt Museum and Library
- Helm Crag
- Skelwith Force
- Faeryland
- St Oswald's Church
- White Platts Recreation Ground
- Cocoa Hearts
- Dora's Field
- Lake Windermere
