Lakeside Hotel and Spa

Cumbria, with its beautiful lakes and rolling hills, is a mecca for outdoors types. However if the weather is not playing ball, it's good to book a hotel with a pool for onsite entertainment. The region offers hotels with pools for every kind of stay. From properties with indoor pools perfect for a quiet swim to hotels with outdoor pools with stunning views, there’s something for everyone. Family-friendly resorts keep all ages entertained, while spa hotels give couples a chance to relax. Whether you’re after a simple weekend getaway or a longer escape, Cumbria’s best hotels with pools offer comfort, convenience and great facilities.

For a countryside escape

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

  • At Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa, you can wake up to waterfall views from your classic room or Scandi-inspired suite, complete with a private balcony. The spa’s hydrotherapy pool and saunas are the perfect way to unwind after a day's hiking, and there are good dining options, from a casual brasserie to award-winning pan-Asian cuisine at Mizu.
  • Askham Hall Hotel is a 13th century manor that's bursting with character. Expect four-poster beds, modern bathrooms, and a spa with an outdoor heated pool. Guests can stroll through the gardens spotting rare farm animals, then enjoy dishes made with ingredients from the estate. Perfect if you want history, comfort, and fresh air rolled into one.
  • Hillthwaite enjoys an elevated location, ensuring jaw-dropping views over the fells. Hit the pool, sauna, or steam room after a day exploring, then enjoy classic British cuisine on the terrace. Inside, bold colours and statement decor make everything feel stylish, while still being cosy. Quiet, scenic, and very relaxing.
  • Bright, colourful, and full of energy, The Swan Hotel & Spa makes countryside breaks feel fun. An indoor pool, spa, and loft suites with roll-top baths keep everyone happy, while the bar and brasserie buzz with life. You can walk along the river or just kick back and watch the boats float by.

For the spa

Brimstone

  • Wake up to lake views at Lakeside Hotel and Spa, then head straight to the Aveda spa for a swim, sauna, or chill time in the fire-lit garden. Book a Lodge Suite for a private outdoor hot tub or a Lake View Suite for stunning views. The Lakeside Grill offers fine dining and John Ruskin’s Brasserie does more casual bites. A pampering stay.
  • Langdale Hotel & Spa feels like a private retreat tucked in the forest. The adults-only Brimstone Spa has indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and treatment roo,s, while the all-day restaurant serves hearty steaks and pizzas. Rooms are bold, bright, and modern.
  • Set on 400 acres with epic lake views, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa combines Victorian grandeur with modern comfort. The spa has an infinity pool, thermal rooms, and hot tubs, while interiors feature velvet armchairs and wood panelling. Dining can be polished or casual, so you can pick your own pace.
  • Brimstone, a chalet-style hideaway, is built for relaxing. Rooms have roll-top baths, huge beds, and cosy fireplaces, and butlers are on hand to sort out walking routes or deliver snacks. The spa’s hydrotherapy pool and thermal rooms make it easy to spend the whole day indoors if you feel like it.

For a historic hotel

Grange Hotel

  • Step into Victorian charm at the Grange Hotel, where you can expect to find ornate rooms and antique-style furniture. Guests can unwind by the indoor pool or hot tub, relax at the spa, or explore the manicured gardens. This is a romantic spot with a classic restaurant and easy access to local walks, shops, and the National Park.

For foodies

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

  • Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a foodies dream. Michelin-starred SOURCE and the lively Gilpin Spice keep meal times exciting. Rooms are full of character, and many have private hot tubs, while the Lake House has its own indoor pool, sauna, and stunning lake views. Perfect for a lazy spa day or a culinary lakeside escape.

Still not sure?

Written by Amelia Shirley

10 Best Cumbria Hotels with Pools

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Windermere

A luxurious and relaxing modern country-house hotel with a choice of traditional or cutting-edge rooms, many with hot-tubs. Michelin-starred dining, woodland spa plus flawless service. Set in 40 acres of stunning surroundings with a picturesque lake and lots of activities to offer nearby.

  • Romantic Break - Six of the incredible suites come with their own private gardens and cedarwood hot tubs, ideal for a romantic getaway!
  • Foodies - Michelin starred SOURCE restaurant is run by head chef Ollie Bridgwater formerly of Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck
  • Country Escape - 20-acre gardens filled with magnolia, cherry blossoms and copper beech, not to mention the stunning private lake
  • Fishing - Fishing can be organised on site, either on the private lake or a day trip to somewhere nearby
from £215 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Grange Hotel

Grange-over-Sands

One of a kind and full of character: old fashioned, genteel Victorian hotel. Recently refurbished interiors have a sleek Art Deco feel. Beautifully manicured gardens. Blissful indoor pool, hot tub and extensive spa. Fabulous restaurant. Wonderfully romantic.

  • Local exploring - Set on four acres of landscaped parklands boardering the Lake District, yet within the town and convenient for exploring.
  • Great walks - Endless walks in the fells, tarns and lakes of the National Park, plus the hotel will pack you a lunch.
  • Sights nearby - Entertain children at the Beatrix Potter Experience, a wonderful family outing.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor Spa Swimming Pool
from £160 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Swan Hotel & Spa

Cumbria

Overlooking the River Leven on the South shore of Lake Windemere. Traditional, whitewashed Lakeland coaching inn with smart and colourful, contemporary interiors and a great, family-friendly ethos. Boasting views, walks and airy interiors plus indoor pool and spa, brasserie and bar. A great stay.

  • Country Escape - Surrounded by Cumbria's rolling hills with all the trimmings of a proper country stay
  • Great walks - Several easy walks from the hotel, or nearby Gummer’s How is an easy climb with fantastic views
  • Sights nearby - Holker Hall and Levens Hall both boast beautiful gardens
  • Sailing - Sailing on Lake Windermere
from £177 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Askham Hall Hotel

Cumbria

Country house hotel with a thoroughly modern twist. Large comfortable rooms with up to date bathrooms, enviable views, enticing food and homely feel. Great for stop over or a cosy weekend.

  • Foodies - The fabulous restaurant has been awarded one Michelin Star
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool - Seasonal outdoor heated pool
  • Spa
from £150 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Langdale Hotel & Spa

Cumbria (Great Langdale)

With a series of low-lying, traditional-slate buildings dotted around a forested estate, this hotel feels a world away from the Lake District’s tourist honeypots. Tucked in the Langdale Valley, it’s close to some great walking yet both Ambleside and Coniston are within a 15-minute drive.

  • Spa breaks - The Brimstone Spa is a stunning indoor/outdoor space exclusively for adults, with numerous pools, saunas and treatments.
  • Families - Langdale welcomes families and has great on site facilities including playground, tennis court, and swimming pool.
  • Total relaxation - Kick back and relax with comfy suites, great food, hearty ales, heated indoor pool, sauna, and spa therapies.
  • Back to Nature - Step away from the hustle bustle of a city and enjoy nature at its best with 35 acres of stunning grounds.
from £200 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

Cumbria

Landmark hotel with lake and fell views, spa and hydrotherapy pool, plus choice of dining options, and a smart and friendly service. Set within 40 acres of picturesque countryside it's the perfect spot for a rural escape.

  • Country Escape - A country house set in an outstanding location. Take long walks, have a drink by the open fire and feast on regional cuisine.
  • Spa breaks - The Falls Spa is an extensive, luxury adults on facility that will pamper even the pickiest of guests!
  • Swimming Pool - 16m outdoor pool with neck jets, underwater loungers and overflow hot tub.
  • Great walks - The Lake District boasts stunning walking routes.
from £130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hillthwaite

Windermere (Windermere)

In a quiet residential area, midway between Windermere Town and Bowness, Hillthwaite, unexpectedly, has one of the best views in the Lake District. With its contemporary country-house style, several lounges and wide terrace, it’s a peaceful retreat yet close to the Lakes’ main attractions.

  • Country Escape - Located in the stunning Lake District close to Lake Windermere. Ideal for spending days in the great outdoors.
  • Great walks - Make the most of the miles of hiking trails through some of the UKs finest countryside.
  • Sights nearby - Visit Blackwell house and admire the Arts and Crafts architecture.
  • Sailing - Take a romantic cruise on Lake Windermere.
from £142 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Brimstone

Cumbria (Nr Ambleside )

Bold slate-and-glass chalet-style hotel with modern suites, and modern-style butlers, designed for indulgence. Brimstone is set amongst fine walking country in Cumbria and with a swish on-site spa, you can be as lazy or active as you like.

  • Back to Nature - The Lake District provides the ideal playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Spa breaks - Unwind in the state of the art spa.
  • Great walks - Find plenty of nearby fells including Langdale Pikes, Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam.
  • Sailing - Take a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermere.
from £490 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Lakeside Hotel and Spa

Cumbria (Cumbria)

A charming property at the southern end of Lake Windermere, with sensational lake views. Spacious rooms and suites offer a charming blend of traditional and contemporary and all ground floor options come with private terrace or garden. The Aveda Spa and superb dining options ensure this is a winner!

  • Views - Stunning views over Lake Windermere
  • Spa breaks - Its Aveda Destination Spa offers pool, spa garden and wide range of treatments and therapies; ideal for a pampering getaway
  • Restaurant - The Lakeview Grill Restaurant offers fine dining with a view, or for a more casual vibe go to John Ruskin's Brasserie
  • Spa - The only Aveda Destination Spa in the region with spa garden leading directly to the lakeshore
from £195 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

Cumbria (Cumbria)

A grand country house with all-round appeal – from spa-lovers to active families – with mesmerising views over Lake Bassenthwaite in the quieter northern lakes. A choice of traditional or contemporary rooms plus fine dining and comfort food.

  • Spa - 10 treatment-room spa plus thermal experience, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room and studio
  • Great walks - Take advantage of both lakeside strolling and major fells such as Skiddaw and Blencathra
  • Local markets - Cockermouth and Keswick both hold weekly markets
  • Swimming Pool - Take a dip in the stunning infinity pool
from £285 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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