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The Swan Hotel and Spa

4.0 star property
Guests unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments at the Holte Spa while families enjoy quality time in the arcade and playground

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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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Champagne service
Cable channels
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Splendid Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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.
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The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, England, LA12 8NB

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lakes Aqaurium - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fell Foot Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stott Park Bobbin Mill - 4 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪Haverthwaite Railway Station Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Swan Hotel and Spa

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
A coffee shop/cafe, a playground and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at The Swan Hotel and Spa. Treat yourself to a Thai massage, a facial or a body wrap at Holte Spa, the on-site spa. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A lift, a banquet hall and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 87 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More 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/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

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

  • 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 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 at The Swan Hotel and Spa?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Swan Hotel and Spa located?

Situated in Ulverston, this spa hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Windermere, Lakes Aqaurium and Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing. Fell Foot Park and Lakeland Motor Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Swan Hotel and Spa Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jules

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel but unsafe heat wise

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

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

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rough diamond , lovely stay.

Lovely hotel, fantastic aspects and location, dog friendly, however bar food and service was chaotic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gemma

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

A

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice area and some friendly staff. Cleanliness and upkeep of property a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Thumbs up.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

5 stars*** couldn't fault a thing

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Swan experience

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024