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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
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Panoramic summer view across green fields and dry stone walls toward Ambleside village nestled beside the lake, with Lakeland fells rising on both sides of the valley in the Lake District National Park
Ambleside Spa

Spas in
Ambleside

The Lake District's walking capital meets village wellness. An intimate spa retreat in the heart of one of Lakeland's most beloved villages.

Ambleside sits where lake meets fell, a slate-grey village at the head of Windermere that has drawn walkers and romantics for generations. The fells rise directly from the village streets, including Loughrigg, Wansfell, and the Fairfield Horseshoe, making this the natural base for couples who want to combine spa relaxation with Lakeland exploration.

The village itself rewards wandering. Independent shops line the narrow streets, centuries-old pubs serve local ales, and the waterfall at Stock Ghyll Force tumbles through ancient woodland just minutes from the centre. Lake Windermere's northern shore lies a short stroll away, with steamers departing for Bowness and beyond.

For spa seekers, Ambleside offers something different: exclusivity. The Waterfall Spa at Ambleside Salutation Hotel is reserved entirely for hotel guests. No day visitors, no crowds, just quiet relaxation in a 350-year-old coaching inn on Lake Road. The 13-metre pool features a starlit fibre optic ceiling that transforms evening swims into something atmospheric. An outdoor hydrotherapy pool brings even more fresh air to the spa experience.

The thermal facilities include an infrared sauna for deep tissue relaxation, particularly welcome after a day on the fells, plus steam room, ice fountain, and poolside hot tub. The treatment menu features 18 Elemis therapies including the Walkers Leg Massage, designed specifically for tired legs after fell walking. It's a spa that understands its location.

For couples seeking a Lake District escape that balances activity with indulgence, Ambleside delivers. Walk to Rydal Water in the morning, lunch in the village, spa in the afternoon, dinner at one of the excellent local restaurants. The compact geography means everything is within reach without needing a car.

1 Spa in Ambleside

Village Spa

Elegant indoor pool at The Salutation Hotel and Spa in Ambleside featuring starlit fibre optic ceiling, suspended designer pod chairs, modern grey loungers, and sophisticated neutral colour palette creating a tranquil spa experience in the heart of the Lake District
Free for hotel guests
No day passes

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Treatments From £55

Thermal Facilities

  • Infrared sauna for deep tissue relaxation
  • Steam room
  • Ice fountain for cooling down

Pool Features

  • 13m sparkling heated indoor pool with fibre optic starlit ceiling
  • Outdoor fountain spa with hydrotherapy features
  • Poolside hot tub
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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about spas in Ambleside.

What spa hotels are there in Ambleside?

Ambleside has one dedicated spa hotel: Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, a 350 year old coaching inn on Lake Road in the village centre. The Waterfall Spa features a 13 metre heated pool with a starlit fibre optic ceiling, 3 thermal facilities including an infrared sauna, and an outdoor hydrotherapy fountain spa with a poolside hot tub.

Spa access is complimentary for all hotel guests throughout their stay, with no time slots or extra charges. The spa is open from 8am to 8pm daily. The treatment menu includes 18 ELEMIS and CND Vinylux products therapies from £70, including the Walkers Leg Massage designed for tired legs after fell walking.

For more options within a short drive, see spas in Windermere and spas in Grasmere, both under 15 minutes away.

Can you book a spa day in Ambleside?

The Waterfall Spa at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is exclusively for hotel guests and does not offer spa day passes to non residents. To use the spa, you need to book an overnight stay at the hotel. The upside is that spa access comes included free with every room booking.

If you want a spa day without an overnight stay, the nearest options are within a short drive of Ambleside. Low Wood Bay Spa in Windermere (4 miles south) includes a Resort Leisure Area (indoor pool, Infrared sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room) free for hotel guests during restricted hours. Their day passes for the full thermal spa start from £60 for a twilight thermal session, or from £175 for a full spa day with treatment and lunch. Daffodil Hotel Spa in Grasmere (4 miles north) has spa access from £35 on weekdays. Both are 16+ facilities.

For the full range of day pass options near Ambleside, browse our spa days page.

What spas are near Ambleside?

Ambleside is well positioned for reaching several Lake District spas. In the village itself, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa offers a complimentary spa for hotel guests with an infrared sauna, starlit pool, and outdoor hydrotherapy fountain. Treatments use ELEMIS and CND Vinylux products and start from £70.

Within 10 minutes by car, Low Wood Bay Spa in Windermere has two outdoor infinity pools overlooking the lake and six thermal experiences, with day passes available. Brimstone Spa in Great Langdale (6 miles west) is an adults only Scandinavian inspired spa with a swim through indoor outdoor pool, available to hotel guests only. Daffodil Hotel Spa in Grasmere (4 miles north) has a hydrotherapy pool and rasul mud chamber, with day passes from £35.

Further south in Bowness on Windermere (5 miles), you will find additional spa hotels with lake views and day pass options.

Is the Langdale Hotel & Spa in Ambleside?

No, the Langdale Hotel is in Great Langdale, about 6 miles west of Ambleside village. The Brimstone Spa on the Langdale Estate is a separate property with its own adults only spa, featuring a unique swim through pool connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, five thermal facilities, and 27 Pure Alchemy treatments inspired by Lake District natural elements. Spa access is for hotel guests only.

If you are staying in Ambleside and want to use the Brimstone Spa, you would need to book a stay at the Brimstone Hotel itself. The drive from Ambleside takes around 15 minutes along the B5343 through the Langdale valley, one of the most scenic routes in the Lake District.

For a spa experience actually in Ambleside village, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is the only option, with a full treatment menu and complimentary spa access for guests. See our Great Langdale spas page for more on the Langdale Estate.
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