Low Wood Bay - Windermere

TripAdvisor Greenleaders Gold Award lakeside resort with spa and watersports on Lake Windermere

Spa and Wellness

Low Wood Bay offers a spa with indoor and outdoor thermal spaces that include a heated pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The spa provides treatments such as back massages, facial treatments, and full body massages using natural products from local sources. Guests can book the full thermal journey experience, which includes access to the infinity pool with lake views and the spa lounge.

Watersports and Activities

The on-site Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa offers activities including wakesurfing, canoeing, paddle-boarding, motor boat hire, and sailing. Guests have private access to a jetty where a waterbus trip connects to Windermere Lake Cruises. The hotel also has a golf course, squash courts, and is close to Wainwright's walking trails.

Dining

Two on-site restaurants include Blue Smoke on the Bay, which serves lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner cooked over a 3-metre wood-fired grill. The newly refurbished W Restaurant offers classic British and continental dishes in a setting with lake views and a jazz vibe. Low Wood Bay in Cumbria also provides an exquisite afternoon tea experience and a quality breakfast selection featuring local ingredients.

Accommodations and Winander Club

The Winander Club offers exclusive rooms and personalized services, with no pets permitted in this area. Low Wood Bay Lake Windermere also provides pet-friendly rooms with amenities such as pet bowls, a bed, blankets, and snacks. Family rooms and child-friendly activities are available on-site, along with dedicated conference facilities for up to 340 delegates.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Low Wood Bay sits on the shore of Lake Windermere, England's longest lake, within the World Heritage Lake District National Park. The hotel is 1.8 miles from Windermere Railway Station and town center, with public transport stops directly outside. Nearby attractions include Ambleside town, Wainwright's hiking trails, and Windermere Lake Cruises from the private jetty.

• Spa: Indoor and outdoor thermal spaces with heated pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub
• Watersports: On-site centre with wakesurfing, canoeing, sailing, and motor boat hire
• Dining: Blue Smoke on the Bay with 3-metre wood-fired grill and W Restaurant with lake views
• Rooms: Winander Club exclusive upgrades, family rooms, and pet-friendly options
• Location: Shore of Lake Windermere, 1.8 miles from station, in National Park
• Family: Child-friendly activities and pet amenities including bed, bowls, and snacks
• Business: Conference facilities for up to 340 delegates