Backbarrow
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
"The hotel is very dated.The staff Janet and Lexi,very helpful.The spa,staff absolutely useless to busy listening to music on ear buds at reception when people were waiting for towels. The male changing rooms absolutely filthy, with broken locker doors and filthy blue mats.we arrived on time and Janet ..."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Brilliant staff and hotel, first morning there was a couple screaming the place down arguing below us at 6:30 am but that is out of the hotels control, staff and hotel was fantastic we will be back again first time here"
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"The room was spacious, very comfortable beds and armchairs. The staff were all friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 May, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"The best!!"
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
"We liked the space that the apartment had and the location of the property. The apartment was very quiet and had all the amenities we needed including the kitchen area. We also liked the garden at the back of the property. We will book again when we come back to Ulverston."
Reviewed on 8 May, 2026

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
"Great location, very clean, spacious room would definitely stay here again 💯😊"
Reviewed on 12 May, 2026
Popular places to visit

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Sit in the front compartment and learn to operate this steam train, while capturing photos of the delightful Lake District scenery.

Lakes Aqaurium
Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.

Fell Foot Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Staveley-in-Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeland Motor Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Learn about the local history of Ulverston when you spend time at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Laurel and Hardy Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Laurel and Hardy Museum during your trip to Ulverston. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake




