Bardsea
Travel Guide
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Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Second stay at this hotel. It's extremely comfortable & has a really nice vibe. Love the location, the terrace bar, cosy pub & spa. But it's the friendliness of the staff that really stands out, making it feel like a swanky home from home."
Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
"Excellent stay. Lovely view of the lake. Hotel has been modernised and is very welcoming. Stayed in a room with private hot tub - a real treat after a long walk!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2026

The Belsfield Hotel
"The room was very nice and clean, plenty of room and a great view of the Lake. It was all lovely"
Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"The staff were so friendly and we were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the room for the price we paid"
Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
"Excellent facilities, really friendly staff and great food, will definitely be back"
Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2024
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 relaxing 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

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale

Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere

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

Private Half Day Sailing Experience on Lake Windermere







