The Swan Hotel and Spa offers relaxation and recreation. Enjoy deep-tissue massages and body wraps at Holte Spa, while the arcade/game room and playground entertain all ages. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.
Ulverston is home to The Swan Hotel and Spa. Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing and Raw War Paintball are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Windermere and Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve. Lakes Aqaurium and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Newby Bridge travel guide
The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, England, LA12 8NB
What's nearby
Lake Windermere
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Lakeland Motor Museum
2 min drive - 2.3 km
Lakes Aqaurium
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Fell Foot Park
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Grange-over-Sands Station
9 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
121 min drive
Restaurants
Tide Cafe
8 min drive
Pig and Whistle
10 min drive
The Commodore Inn
9 min drive
The Royal Oak
6 min drive
Haverthwaite Railway Station Cafe
3 min drive
About this property
The Swan Hotel and Spa
Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
A coffee shop/cafe, a playground, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at The Swan Hotel and Spa. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a body wrap at Holte Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
An elevator, a billiards/pool table, and an off-leash area
A banquet hall, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Grab bars near toilets, portable shower seats, and hand-held showerheads
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in stairways
Height-adjustable showerhead
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 elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
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
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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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Swan Hotel and Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is The Swan Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Swan Hotel and Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Swan Hotel and Spa?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Swan Hotel and Spa located?
Situated in Ulverston, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere, Lakes Aqaurium, and Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing. Fell Foot Park and Lakeland Motor Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Swan Hotel and Spa Reviews
7.8
Good
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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
Darren
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Simon
2025/7/31
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.
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.
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.
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
The room was so hot it was unsafe. The air conditioning units have been decomissioned but there is no fans or alternative options to be cool- anf the reception staff really didnt care. The rest of the hotel was lovely and food was great for breakfast.
Lovely hotel, fantastic aspects and location, dog friendly, however bar food and service was chaotic
Jo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
A
2024/4/26
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Relaxation
Nice but the rooms looking a little tired in the old buildings now.
Lovely food here and of course location beautiful
A
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2025/2/9
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are fantastic- extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast a little chaotic. If you’re not early you can be waiting 45mins for food and they ran out of eggs during our stay. Also almost all of our group of 16 had to have tepid or cold showers which was also disappointing. That said we enjoyed our stay and we’d go back.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Joshua
2024/2/24
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice area and some friendly staff. Cleanliness and upkeep of property a disappointment.
The hotel was lovely and the room we stayed in had a very comfy bed, tea and coffee facilities and a river view.
The food was very nice although a little on the pricey side. I was a bit disappointed that the picture of the pool on the website which went outside was only accessible via the spa though. Breakfast was a little chaotic and took us sometime to get our breakfast ordered.
Overall this was a great one night stay.
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Gemma
2025/9/19
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first room we were given had mould, a bad smell, and dirty carpets, though staff did move us quickly to a better room.
Breakfast service was consistently slow — on some days we were ignored and had to chase staff to take our order. Food was often cold, and we overheard other guests also complaining.
Housekeeping was inconsistent. Towels weren’t always replaced, the toilet and bathroom weren’t cleaned, and rooms weren’t hoovered during the stay. For the £25 per night dog charge, we expected more than a single towel and blanket with no daily refresh.
There were also maintenance issues (broken bathroom doors, stained furniture, missing remote cover), and only two disabled parking spaces which were always full.
On the positive side, the spa treatments were excellent — especially Scarlett, who was lovely — and we appreciated being offered an accessible room, which many hotels don’t provide.
Sadly, the overall experience didn’t meet expectations, and I wouldn’t recommend this hotel based on our stay.
Gemma
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
2024/7/6
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, decent food and good bed. Dissapointed charged an extra £65 for a dog, when selected a pet friendly room via expedia. Customer service was very poor and one staff members attitude was awful. Expected better from a hotel such as the swan. Wont stay again, very stressful experience checking in, not relaxing as it should be.
Couldn't fault a thing. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms with everything you need, hair dryer, iron (and board), tea making facilities, etc.. Restaurant and breakfast food all amazing, cater for all dietary requirements with a varied range. Great facilities, we enjoyed the pool/sauna/steam room, gym and playing pool. Can't rate the spa as unfortunately we were too late making bookings but goes to show how good it must be, snooze you lose, lol, but will definitely be booking again. Nothing was too much for the staff who were all friendly and helpful. Location/area was great, plenty of parking. Great location for visiting surrounding areas, walks attractions, etc. Highly recommend.
Lyn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Victoria
2024/9/29
I had high hopes for the hotel given its social media presence but found it in need of a bit of tlc. The food and drink were really overpriced, we waited 45 minutes for breakfast then when asking if all was ok found the order had been lost and there was another 20 minute wait. Staff were not very attentive. Our room was a bit rough around the edges and not the particularly clean the saving grace was the size and comfort of the bed
Had a lovely stay at Swan Hotel, lovely view but windows could do with a wash. Pleasant and friendly staff. Disappointed in pool area of hotel, sauna out of order and steam room not working properly. One of the reasons why we decided to stay at this hotel was the leisure facilities. The spa at the end of hotel was a 2 hour experience and it seemed you had to book this, I'd rather come and go as I pleased. It was a special couple of days away for my 70th Birthday so a wee bit gutted it did not come up to expectations.