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In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.
In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.
Whitewater Bridge. This bridge is located near the Whitewater Hotel and Lakeland Holiday Village. The bridge crosses the River Leven. Several years ago is was common, during summertime, to see people jumping off the bridge into the river but for safety reasons a local bylaw now prevents this. This section of the river is also popular with Canoists'and the hotel allow them to use the river during certain days throughout the winter.
Photo by Lee Coward (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Backbarrow weirs In the background is the high and gnarly Backbarrow weir, which has been run in much higher water levels than seen here, at grade 5+. In the foreground is a much more runnable weir reached quickly after portaging the nasty weir on river left. In the low water level seen here, this is a bit of a bump down, but at higher levels develops a strong stopper river right, a tongue left of centre (to the visual right of the paddler seen here) and a hole on river left.
Photo by Andy Waddington (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

3.5 out of 5
Lakeland Village Ulverston England
The price is AED 385 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 385
AED 462 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (376 reviews)
Great location and lovely rooms. However, arriving at 2020 after a very long day on the Fells, I was told it was not possible to eat, despite the confirmation letter stating that 2100 was the close and that room service was offered until 2130. I was told that it might be possible to get the restaurant ...

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is AED 637 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
AED 637
AED 764 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,239 reviews)
We were given an upgrade to our room which had a hot tub Fantastic

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Newby Bridge Road Windermere England
The price is AED 398 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 398
AED 478 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free parking, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
The whole experience was exceptional from the friendly staff to excellent facilities.

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
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Watch Tree Apartment

Watch Tree Apartment

3 out of 5
40 Ironworks Ironworks Road Backbarrow Ulverston England
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Ulverston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeland Motor Museum and Lakeside & Haverthwaite ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The apartment was lovely and clean and in the perfect location, I would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 6 October 2025

Watch Tree Apartment
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,449 reviews)
Lovely surroundings and great atmosphere

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

Kotel Windermere
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Popular places to visit

Lakeside showing heritage architecture and railway items

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway during your travels in Haverthwaite. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
A lovely place to spend a few hours especially with kids. Barbecues are allowed in the allocated area. Good kids play area, row boats, cafe, toilets. National Trust owned so car park is pricey.

Fell Foot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Staveley-in-Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Fell Foot Park
In inclement weather the Motor Museum is a great place to visit. Exhibits include all manner of classic cars, bicycles, motorcycles, vintage shop memorabilia and a Donald Campbell Bluebird exhibition. There's a large cafe too and all are dog friendly.

Lakeland Motor Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeside which includes marine life

Lakes Aqaurium

Take the family to visit the sea life at Lakes Aqaurium during your travels in Lakeside. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Lakes Aqaurium

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Learn about the local history of Ulverston with a stop at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

Explore the waterfront in Lakeside with a trip to Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing