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Places to stay / Windermere
WINDERMERE · LAKESIDE HOTEL & SPA
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
A contemporary waterfront resort between Ambleside and Windermere, with lake-view rooms, the Winander Club, a thermal spa and seasonal watersports.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
At a glance
- Selected lake-view rooms and suites
- Premium Winander Club accommodation
- Thermal spa with indoor and outdoor facilities
- Blue Smoke on the Bay and The W restaurants
- Seasonal watersports on Windermere
- Between Ambleside and Windermere
Plan your stay
Check prices and compare lake-view rooms, Winander Club options and spa packages for your dates.
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Location
Area
Windermere / Ambleside
Address
Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria
LA23 1LP
Low Wood Bay beside Windermere
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa sits directly beside Windermere on the A591 between Ambleside and Windermere town. Its location and lakeside grounds make it a good base for exploring the lake, while the Winander Club offers a more exclusive hotel experience.
With a thermal spa, restaurants and a watersports centre, you can mix an active day on the lake with a relaxing evening overlooking the water.
Lake-view rooms and Winander Club
Choose an explicitly labelled Hazel Lake View, Hazel Lake View with Balcony or Lime Lake View room if a view of Windermere from your bedroom matters. The Winander Club has separate room categories and inclusions.
Not every room has a lake view. Confirm the room description, spa inclusions and full price for your selected dates.
A look around Low Wood Bay
Restaurants and thermal spa
Blue Smoke on the Bay specialises in wood-fired cooking, while The W offers another restaurant choice. Booking meals ahead is sensible at busy times.
The hotel’s spa features indoor and outdoor thermal experiences with lake views. Spa access is not always included with standard accommodation, and treatments and sessions can require advance booking.
Watersports and exploring Windermere
The resort’s watersports centre offers seasonal activities on Windermere, subject to availability, weather and booking conditions. The location is well placed for Ambleside, Brockhole and walks around the eastern shore.
See our spa hotels guide, places to stay and Storrs Hall listing for more Windermere options.
Before you book
Select a room category that explicitly mentions a lake view. Check whether your package includes the thermal spa; treatments may cost extra. Confirm parking charges, dining bookings and cancellation terms before paying. The resort is between Windermere and Ambleside, not in either town centre.
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