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Low Wood Bay SpaBeech Hill Hotel & Spa
Still waters of Lake Windermere reflecting green fells and mature woodland on a summer morning, the scenic backdrop for spa hotels along England's largest lake in the Lake District National Park
Windermere Spas

Spas in
Windermere

England's largest lake meets world-class wellness. From infinity pools overlooking the water to thermal suites with fell views, Windermere offers the Lake District's finest concentration of luxury spa hotels.

Windermere has drawn visitors seeking restoration for over two centuries. The Victorians arrived by railway to take the waters, today's travellers come for infinity pools that seem to merge with England's largest lake and thermal suites where steam rises against a backdrop of Lakeland fells.

The town's position at the heart of the Lake District makes it the region's most accessible spa destination. Direct trains from Manchester connect in under two hours, while the M6 places Windermere within easy reach of the North West. For couples planning a Lake District wellness escape, Windermere offers two distinct spa experiences on the shores of England's largest lake.

Low Wood Bay delivers the full resort experience. Hotel guests get complimentary use of the Resort Leisure Area (indoor pool, infrared sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room) during the morning and evening hours opening times. The paid thermal journey unlocks the full estate: two outdoor infinity pools gazing across to the Langdale Pikes, an indoor infinity pool, the outdoor Fellside Sauna with lake views, dry salt sauna, steam cabin, and herbal lounge. Hotel guests get 25% off the thermal journey Monday to Thursday. The adventurous can combine spa time with sailing or paddleboarding on the lake itself.

Beech Hill offers an intimate experience. The 1900s hotel sits in landscaped gardens with private jetties and a 35ft indoor pool with atmospheric lighting. A large outdoor hot tub on the lakeside terrace provides panoramic Windermere views, while a secret gate leads directly to a private beach for wild swimming between spa sessions. The Himalayan sauna and aromatic steam room provide the thermal heat, while Caudalie treatments bring French vineyard skincare to the lakeside setting. Crucially, spa access is included for all hotel guests.

Both spas are adults-only in their thermal areas, creating the peaceful atmosphere couples seek. The setting does the rest, spa terraces look across the water as the sun drops behind Claife Heights, and treatment rooms frame views that elsewhere would be the main attraction.

2 Spas in Windermere

Lake Windermere Spas

Spectacular infinity-edge vitality pool at Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa on the shores of Lake Windermere, featuring panoramic Lake District mountain views, traditional Lakeland dry stone walling, wooden sun loungers, and outdoor relaxation areas perfect for spa days
Partial for hotel guests
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Low Wood Bay Spa

Day Passes From £60
Treatments From £110

Thermal Facilities

  • Infrared Sauna (complimentary for hotel guests)
  • Steam Room (complimentary for hotel guests)
  • Outdoor sauna with views across Lake Windermere.
  • Sauna with Himalayan salt bricks

Pool Features

  • Indoor Swimming Pool (complimentary for hotel guests)
  • Indoor Hot Tub (complimentary for hotel guests)
  • Outdoor infinity pool with panoramic views across Lake Windermere
  • Outdoor pool with massage jets and seating areas
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Botanical-inspired indoor pool at Beech Hill Hotel and Spa near Windermere, featuring natural woven pendant lights, cascading artificial greenery from ceiling, dark slate mosaic walls, turquoise heated pool, and contemporary nature-themed wellness design in the Lake District
Free for hotel guests
Day passes

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Day Passes From £45
Treatments From £65

Thermal Facilities

  • Himalayan sauna
  • Aromatic steam room

Pool Features

  • 35ft indoor pool with atmospheric lighting
  • Outdoor hot tub on the terrace with views of Lake Windermere
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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about spas in Windermere.

What are the best spa hotels in Windermere?

Windermere has two spa hotels on the shores of England's largest lake, each offering a distinctly different experience. Low Wood Bay Spa is the larger resort option with two outdoor infinity pools, 8 thermal experiences including an outdoor fellside sauna, and multiple hot tubs. It suits visitors who want variety, watersports on the lake, and a full day out. Beech Hill Hotel & Spa is smaller and more intimate, with an outdoor hot tub on the lakeside terrace, and a secret gate leading to a private beach.

The key difference for many visitors is access policy. Beech Hill includes complimentary spa access for all hotel guests. Low Wood Bay includes its Resort Leisure Area (indoor pool, Infrared sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room) free for hotel guests during restricted morning and evening hours, but the main Outdoor Spa and Indoor Thermal Spa cost extra as a paid thermal journey. If full spa access included in your room rate matters, Beech Hill is the better fit. If you want the largest facilities and outdoor pools, Low Wood Bay is the clear choice. Both are 16+ for spa facilities. For more spas nearby, see spas in Bowness on Windermere, just a few minutes down the road.

Which Windermere spas have lake views?

Both Windermere spas have Lake Windermere views, but the experience is quite different at each. Low Wood Bay Spa has two heated outdoor infinity pools that look directly across the water to the Langdale Pikes. The outdoor fellside sauna also has fell views, and the multiple hot tubs are positioned for evening stargazing over the lake. The indoor thermal pool has floor to ceiling windows framing the same panorama.

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa takes a different approach. The signature outdoor hot tub sits on a lakeside terrace with direct, uninterrupted views across Windermere to the fells beyond. The 35 foot indoor pool has floor to ceiling windows maximising the lake vista, and dual vitality spa pools on the outdoor terrace provide hydrotherapy with the same views. Beyond the spa, a secret gate leads to the lakeshore for open water swimming from the hotel's private beach.

For the most dramatic pool views, Low Wood Bay's infinity pools are hard to beat. For a quieter, more personal lake view experience with fewer guests around you, Beech Hill's terrace hot tub offers something special.

Can I book a couples spa day in Windermere?

Yes, both Windermere spas offer options for couples. Beech Hill Hotel & Spa has dedicated couples treatments using CAUDALIE products, including a Couples Full Body Massage (£190, 50 minutes) and a Couples Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage (£140, 25 minutes). Beech Hill naturally creates an intimate couples atmosphere. Spa day packages start from £45 per person for access only, or from £115 including a treatment and afternoon tea.

At Low Wood Bay Spa, the standout couples option is The Hideaway Retreat (£300 per person). This includes a 110 minute treatment in an exclusive couples room with heated beds, a salt bath, and Lake Windermere views, plus a 3 hours thermal journey, prosecco, and lunch or afternoon tea. For something more active together, the watersports and spa combination packages let couples kayak, paddleboard, or sail on the lake before relaxing in the thermal facilities.

What spa treatments are available in Windermere?

Windermere's two spas use different treatment brands, giving visitors a genuine choice of styles. Low Wood Bay Spa offers treatments using Berry & Birch and ESPA products. The menu covers massages, facials, body scrubs, reflexology, and specialist options including pre natal treatments and cancer recovery therapies. Most treatments are 50 minutes, with longer 110 minute experiences available for full body rituals. Treatments start from £175 when booked as part of the Recharge Spa Day which includes a 3 hours thermal journey and lunch.

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa uses exclusively CAUDALIE products, the French vineyard skincare brand. The range includes six different facials targeting everything from hydration to anti ageing, plus full body and hot stone massages. Treatments run from 25 to 50 minutes, with the Rejuvenate Spa Day (£140) including a 50 minute luxury CAUDALIE treatment with afternoon tea and fizz.

If you prefer natural, locally inspired products, Low Wood Bay's Berry & Birch range is made with Lake District botanicals. For French vineyard skincare, Beech Hill's CAUDALIE offering is the only one in the area. Both spas require advance booking for treatments.
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