These are the best, luxury hotels in the Lake District according to TripAdvisor.

The Swan Hotel & Spa at Newby Bridge

The Swan is a 17th-century inn on the banks of the River Leven, it is full of character and charm, with luxury rooms, cottages and suites. The hotel boasts first-class leisure facilities and the fabulous Holte spa, including outdoor and indoor pools as well as a range of treatments. Cosy, traditional lounges host roaring log fires, and you can enjoy a first-class dinner in the Brasserie restaurant. The Swan is the perfect base for exploring the wonderful beauty of the Lake District.

Rated 4 out of 5 over 2,659 reviews.

One review said: “Didn't want it to end, fabulous. The hotel is great, beautiful surroundings and well-kept a very relaxing place to be the room was spotless you couldn't ask for more wish I booked for longer now feel so relaxed we will be coming back soon!”

 

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa at Ambleside

The Low Wood Bay sits on the shoreline of Lake Windermere and looks out over spectacular views. There is a choice between two restaurants, Blue Smoke on the Bay, which offers a relaxed wood-fired cooking experience and Windermere Restaurant - The W, a modern restaurant serving classic British and continental dishes. The Spa benefits from beautiful views across from the outdoor infinity pool, there are treatments and indoor and outdoor thermal experiences. An onsite Watersports centre offers wake surfing, canoeing, paddle-boarding, motorboat hire and sailing.

Rated 4 out of 5 over 3,367 reviews.

One review said: “The best Spa I’ve ever been to. Fantastic stay in the Low Wood. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive. They couldn’t so more. Polite and welcoming. Just brill! The spa facilities were incredible. Even without a treatment it was by far the best spa experience I’ve had.”

 

The Belsfield Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

The Eastern shore of Lake Windermere is the perfect place to enjoy a break. This boutique hotel offers unparalleled views and six acres of landscaped gardens, relax with a tea or coffee in the Drawing Room and Library. The Belsfield boasts 62 designer rooms, dining at the restaurant or the brasserie, and drinks in the Lounge Bar. The hotel is also the perfect location for your dream wedding, with a beautiful glass reception overlooking Lake Windermere.

Rated 4 out of 5 over 2,316 reviews.

One review said: “We loved staying at this Iconic hotel in Windermere. The rooms/beds are not the most comfortable/best we've stayed in in that area, but this hotel has INCREDIBLE lounges, EXQUISITE food, and an amazing Gatsby-esque bar that is such a cool centrepiece to the building. We spent a lot of our time there!”

 

The Eltermere Inn at Ambleside

Contemporary and elegant, The Eltermere Inn offers 12 bedrooms, peace and tranquillity. Individually styled rooms feature stunning views over gardens, fells, lakes and Elterwater. The hotel is wrapped in beautiful gardens and perfectly placed for walking the Langdales' pikes. They offer relaxing afternoon tea, homemade cake and a good dining, you can sit in the dining room over the lake and gardens or by the fire in the cosy bar.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 over 486 reviews. 

One review said: “Charming little hotel and restaurant, in a beautiful scenic location, with amazing views from the windows and gardens. Staff were really welcoming and friendly. Food was really good. Drinks very reasonably priced. Rooms were very cosy. Fully recommend this place!”

 

Rothay Garden Hotel in Grasmere

This luxury hotel is close to some of Grasmere's top attractions. The rooms are modern and fresh, you can enjoy a hot tub and the beautiful gardens.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 over 1,314 reviews.

One review said: “Blissful stay. We stayed here just for one night but wish we could’ve stayed longer. The staff were friendly and informative, the food was 10/10 incredible and the facilities were great. There is also access to loads of great walks on the doorstep. Would really recommend and will definitely be coming back.”