The Swan Hotel and Spa

4.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Restaurant
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, England, LA12 8NB
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakes Aqaurium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fell Foot Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Lovely Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fabulous Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Splendid Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Swan Hotel and Spa

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Swan Hotel and Spa offers 87 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Ulverston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a steam room and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Holte Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Swan Hotel and Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages, body scrubs or body wraps at Holte Spa
  • Amenities include locker space, a business centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 11 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
The Swan Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A fitness centre, spa services, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly The Swan Hotel and Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ulverston hotel is smoke free.

The Swan Hotel and Spa has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel and Spa Hotel
The Swan Hotel and Spa Ulverston
The Swan Hotel and Spa Hotel Ulverston

The Swan Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 129 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and Spa was lovely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, excellent food, beautiful christmas decorations, amazing hotel walk. Lovely helpful, friendly staff. A perfect break.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Staff super friendly and accommodation was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

A must stay

It was an amazing stay the staff were just incredible outstanding in fact very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble, the hotel was spotless the food was great definitely a 5 stars from me
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid week break

Wonderful stay comfortable beds amazing breakfast very impressed,we will come again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, good food, friendly staff and a nice spa. A good base for the Lakes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, really impressive staff in every aspect of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V nice hotel and friendly staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fold away bed needs a more comfortable mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay was good, last day waited nearly an hour for breakfast had to leave as I had work so no breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, cleanliness and location - perfect!

Really good stay. The hotel was exceptional - the decor, cleanliness, location and views are first class. Staff were really polite and attentive. Great place to stay in the lakes and we will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, friendly staff, easy parking and good facilities. Rooms were way to warm and uncomfortable to sleep in - AC not operational & the fans provided did little to alleviate the stuffiness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely few days as a family. Great location and great facilities. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful two night break

A lovely hotel in an iconic location. We were able to enjoy a beautiful 5mile walk from the hotel door. The staff are so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite hotel

Another lovely stay at our favourite hotel, great food and service, lovely decor and super comfy bed. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Very nice rooms and spa was good. Food excellent but due to being very busy there was quite a wait for food and drinks: 30 minutes. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast choices were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and friendly. Very welcoming of my little dog which is a quality i look for in people. The hotel is beautiful. Food excellent. Loved our short stay but definitely going back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely relaxing time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Home

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Absolutely amazing hotel and stay, great rooms, beautiful spa, wonderful food and wine! Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely surroundings, nice walk to the Lakeside and regular cruise boats to Bowness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel friendly staff great facilities nice and clean lovely food and comfy beds. We will definitely be back thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023