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Low Wood Bay SpaBeech Hill Hotel & Spa
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

Low Wood Bay Spa

Guest Access

Partial spa access for hotel guests

Day Passes

Available to book

Age Policy

16+

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The Setting

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa sits on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere near Ambleside, combining one of the Lake District's largest spa offerings with direct waterfront access and watersports on England's largest lake. Two heated outdoor infinity pools gaze across to the Langdale Pikes, and the Outdoor Spa's elevated hot tubs and Fellside Sauna with its traditional log burner make the most of the landscape in all weathers.

Hotel guests have complimentary use of the Resort Leisure Area, an indoor swimming pool, infrared sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room, available each morning until 10am and again from 5:30pm. Full access to all facilities is purchased via the day passes, this includes the outdoor and indoor spas. The outdoor and indoor infinity pools, dry salt sauna, steam cabin, herbal lounge with suspended loungers, and outdoor hot tubs. Treatments draw on Berry & Birch and ESPA ranges, with packages that pair spa time with paddleboarding, kayaking, or a private yacht charter on Windermere.

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Thermal Facilities

Experience Low Wood Bay Spa's comprehensive thermal suite featuring 8 heat experiences designed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and enhance your overall wellness journey. From traditional saunas to modern steam rooms, each facility offers unique therapeutic benefits to help you unwind and rejuvenate.

Infrared Sauna

Infrared Sauna (complimentary for hotel guests)

Steam Room

Steam Room (complimentary for hotel guests)

Fellside Sauna

Outdoor sauna with views across Lake Windermere.

Dry Salt Sauna

Sauna with Himalayan salt bricks

Steam Cabin

Coconut infused steam room

Herbal Lounge

Gently heated lounge with calming herbs.

Mud Room

Mineral mud room with aromatic steam. (Additional cost)

Experience Showers

Sensory experience showers

Pools & Water Features

The water facilities at Low Wood Bay Spa offer a serene experience designed to promote relaxation and improve circulation. Combining swimming facilities with hot tub relaxation, each facility is thoughtfully designed to enhance your wellness journey and provide moments of pure tranquility.

Indoor Swimming Pool

Indoor Swimming Pool (complimentary for hotel guests)

Indoor Hot Tub

Indoor Hot Tub (complimentary for hotel guests)

Outdoor Infinity Pool

Outdoor infinity pool with panoramic views across Lake Windermere

Vitality Pool

Outdoor pool with massage jets and seating areas

Outdoor Hot Tubs

Outdoor hot tubs with views across the Cumbrian landscape

Indoor Infinity Pool

Indoor infinity pool with lake and fell views

Day Passes

Explore our curated day packages designed for those seeking a temporary sanctuary in the Lakes.

Book Day Pass
From £175

Recharge Spa Day

Spend three hours enjoying indoor and outdoor thermal facilities with a treatment of your choice, followed by lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 50-minute spa treatment of choice
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea at Blue Smoke on the Bay
  • Robes and towels included
Book Pass
From £205

Restful Retreat Spa Day

Relax with a thermal spa experience, your choice of treatment, and prosecco followed by lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 50-minute spa treatment of choice
  • Complimentary glass of prosecco
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea at Blue Smoke on the Bay
  • Robes and towels included
Book Pass
From £175

Relax in the Lakes Spa Day

Enjoy three hours in indoor and outdoor thermal facilities with your choice of spa treatment. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 50-minute treatment of choice
  • Robes and towels included
Book Pass
From £360
From £180 per person
Group of 2-6 Guests

Sail & Spa Day

Combine spa relaxation with a private yacht charter on Lake Windermere, finished with lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea in Blue Smoke
  • 1-hour private yacht charter
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £140

Ultimate Activity Spa Day

Start with watersports on Windermere, then relax in the thermal facilities followed by lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 2-hour water activity (single kayak, double canoe, or pedalo for two)
  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £135

Morning Paddle and Spa

Paddleboard on Lake Windermere followed by thermal spa relaxation and your choice of lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 2-hour paddleboard session
  • Wetsuit hire
  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £600
From £300 per person
For 2 people

The Hideaway Retreat

Celebrate together in the exclusive Hideaway treatment room with salt bath, copper bath soak, massage, and facial, followed by prosecco and dining. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 110-minute Hideaway treatment in exclusive couples room with heated beds, salt bath, and Lake Windermere views
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea in Blue Smoke
  • Glass of prosecco
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £95

Rise & Dine

Start your morning with thermal spa relaxation followed by a two-course lunch. More info

  • 2-hour thermal journey (from 9am)
  • 2-course lunch in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £95

Weekend Thermal Journey For Three Hours

Weekend spa access to indoor and outdoor thermal facilities. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £60

Twilight Thermal Journey

Evening spa access to thermal facilities, available Monday to Thursday. More info

  • 2-hour thermal journey
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £95

Twilight Spa Day with Dinner in the W Restaurant

Evening thermal spa experience followed by dinner in The W Restaurant, available Sunday through Thursday. More info

  • 2-hour evening thermal journey
  • 2-course dinner in The W Restaurant
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £135

Weekday Ultimate Spa & Dine Spa Day

Thermal spa journey with mud room experience followed by your choice of lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • Mud room experience
  • Wood-fired afternoon tea OR 2-course lunch in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £150

Weekend Ultimate Spa & Dine Spa Day

Weekend thermal spa journey with mud room experience followed by your choice of lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • Mud room experience
  • Wood-fired afternoon tea OR 2-course lunch in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £125

Weekday Thermal Journey with Lunch or Afternoon Tea

Spend three hours in thermal facilities followed by your choice of lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £130

Weekend Thermal Journey with Lunch or Afternoon Tea

Weekend thermal spa experience followed by your choice of lunch or afternoon tea. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • 2-course lunch OR wood-fired afternoon tea in Blue Smoke
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £130

Thermal Journey with Sunday Lunch

Sunday thermal spa experience with traditional Sunday roast lunch in The W. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • Sunday roast lunch in The W Restaurant
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
From £85

Weekday Thermal Journey for Three Hours

Weekday thermal facilities access for three hours of relaxation. More info

  • 3-hour thermal journey
  • Robes and towels
Book Pass
The Spa Menu

Treatments

Explore Low Wood Bay Spa's curated menu of 25 luxury therapies across 4 categories, including Berry & Birch and ESPA therapies. From rejuvenating massages to revitalizing facial treatments, each experience is designed to restore balance and enhance wellbeing. Book in advance, see our FAQs for details.

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Massage Therapies

9 Treatments

Facial Treatments

6 Treatments

Body Treatments

8 Treatments

Hands & Feet Treatments

2 Treatments
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Access Details

Our directory helps you navigate the specific guest and public policies of Lake District hotel spas. For detailed information about spa access, time slots, and booking procedures, see our FAQs.

Hotel Guests: Leisure Area

Resort Leisure Area (indoor pool, Infrared sauna, jacuzzi, steam room) included free for all hotel guests during opening hours

Leisure Area Hours

Open 7:30am to 10:00am (all guests) and 5:30pm to 8:00pm (adults only).

Hotel Guest Discount

25% off thermal journey (Outdoor Spa + Indoor Thermal Spa) when booked separately, Monday to Thursday

Day Passes

Thermal journey (Outdoor Spa + Indoor Thermal Spa) available for public, various packages.

Age Restriction

16+ only (no children allowed)

Spa Hours

Treatments 9:30am–7:30pm and spa days 10am–8pm

Footwear

No slippers provided, bring flip flops or purchase on-site

Pregnancy

No thermal cabins, hot tubs or mud rooms

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Reservations are highly recommended to ensure the highest level of personal service and availability.

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Expert Guidance

Common questions about navigating the Lake District's premier wellness retreats.

Can I combine watersports with spa at Low Wood Bay Spa?

Yes, Low Wood Bay Spa offers unique spa day packages that combine water activities on Lake Windermere with thermal spa access. This makes it the only Lake District spa where you can enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, or sailing followed by relaxation in the thermal facilities.
The Ultimate Activity Spa Day (£140) includes a 2 hour water activity where you choose between a single kayak, double canoe, or pedalo for two. After your time on the lake, enjoy 3 hours in the thermal facilities including three saunas, steam room, indoor pool, and two outdoor infinity pools. The package includes lunch or wood fired afternoon tea at Blue Smoke restaurant, plus robes and towels.

The Morning Paddle & Spa (£135) includes a 2 hour paddleboard session with wetsuit hire, followed by the same 3 hours thermal journey and dining experience. For a truly special occasion, the Sail & Spa Day (£180 per person for groups of 2 to 6) combines a private 1 hour yacht charter on Lake Windermere with your spa experience and meal.

All watersports and spa combination packages must be booked in advance as they're extremely popular, especially during summer months. The activities are suitable for beginners with instruction provided. Check weather conditions may affect watersports availability. For more information, see the Day Passes section.

How much does a spa day cost at Low Wood Bay Spa?

Low Wood Bay Spa offers spa day packages from £60 to £180 per person depending on what's included. With 17 different packages available, there's an option for every budget and preference.

The most affordable option is the Twilight Thermal Journey (£60, Monday to Thursday evenings only), which gives you 2 hours of evening spa access. For daytime visits, the Weekend Thermal Journey (£95, Saturday and Sunday) offers 3 hours of spa access without treatment or dining. If you want the full experience, the Weekday Thermal Journey with Lunch or Afternoon Tea starts at £125, or the Weekend Thermal Journey with Lunch or Afternoon Tea is £130.

Packages including a 50 minutes treatment start at £175 for the Recharge Spa Day , which includes your choice of treatment, 3 hours thermal journey, and lunch or afternoon tea. The Restful Retreat (£205) adds a glass of prosecco. The luxurious Hideaway Retreat (£300 per person for couples) includes a 110 minutes treatment in an exclusive room with salt bath and Lake Windermere views.

All packages include robes and towels. Weekday packages are typically £5 to £15 less expensive than weekend prices. Hotel guests receive 25% off spa day bookings made Monday to Thursday. Note that you'll need to bring a payment card or phone for purchasing additional food and drinks around the pool areas. For more details on spa access and Day Passes, see the relevant sections.

What's included in a Low Wood Bay Spa day?

All Low Wood Bay Spa day packages include access to the paid thermal journey covering the Outdoor Spa and Indoor Thermal Spa. This gives you six paid thermal experiences: the outdoor Fellside Sauna with a traditional log burner, Himalayan dry salt sauna, coconut and vanilla steam cabin, herbal lounge with suspended loungers (45–50°C), and multi-sensory experience showers indoors and outdoors. Pools included in the thermal journey are the outdoor infinity pool (heated to 35°C), vitality pool with massage jets, two elevated outdoor hot tubs, and an indoor infinity pool. Robes and towels are provided with all packages.

Note for hotel guests: the Resort Leisure Area (indoor swimming pool, Infrared sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room) is complimentary during restricted opening hours and is separate from the day spa packages.

What else is included depends on which package you book. Many packages include a 50 minutes spa treatment where you choose from options including Berry & Birch and ESPA products therapies. Most full day packages include either a 2 course lunch or wood fired afternoon tea served at Blue Smoke on the Bay restaurant. Some packages like the Restful Retreat include a complimentary glass of prosecco. The Ultimate Spa & Dine packages add access to the mud room experience.

Duration varies from 2 hours ( Twilight packages, £60 to £95) to 3 hours (most day packages, £125 to £180). Remember to bring flip flops or beach shoes for walking around the spa, and a payment card for purchasing additional refreshments at the poolside areas. For more information about the thermal facilities and treatments, see the relevant sections.

Do I need to book spa treatments in advance at Low Wood Bay Spa?

Yes, advance booking is essential at Low Wood Bay Spa for both spa day packages and individual treatments. The spa is exceptionally popular, having been voted Best Spa in the North West 2026, and packages regularly sell out particularly on weekends, school holidays, and during peak summer months from June to August.

When you book your spa day package, you'll also select your preferred treatment time if your package includes a treatment. With 17 different package options ranging from the £60 Twilight Thermal Journey to the £180 Sail & Spa experience, booking ahead ensures you get your first choice package and preferred time slot. The watersports combination packages ( Ultimate Activity Spa Day, Morning Paddle & Spa, Sail & Spa) are especially popular and often book up weeks in advance during summer.

If you're staying as a hotel guest at Low Wood Bay Spa, the Resort Leisure Area (indoor pool, Infrared sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room) is included free during restricted opening hours — no booking required for this. To access the full thermal journey (Outdoor Spa and Indoor Thermal Spa), book separately with a 25% discount available Monday to Thursday. Even for hotel guests this requires advance booking, as capacity in the thermal facilities is limited to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. The spa is open for treatments from 9:30am to 7:30pm, with spa day packages available from 10am to 8pm. Walk in availability is extremely limited and not guaranteed. Book your thermal journey when making your room reservation or as early as possible to avoid disappointment. To explore available treatments, see the relevant section.

Can teenagers use the spa at Low Wood Bay Spa?

Yes, Low Wood Bay Spa welcomes guests aged 16+ to use all spa facilities. This makes it one of the few Lake District spas suitable for families with older teenagers, as most spas in the region have an 18 and over policy.

All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout their spa visit. The 16+ age restriction applies to all areas — both the complimentary Resort Leisure Area (indoor pool, IR sauna, jacuzzi, steam room) and the paid thermal journey (fellside sauna, dry salt sauna, steam cabin, herbal lounge, outdoor infinity pools, indoor infinity pool, and hot tubs). Teenagers can also enjoy spa treatments, with popular choices including massages and facials using Berry & Birch and ESPA products.

For families visiting with teenagers, the watersports combination packages are particularly appealing. The Ultimate Activity Spa Day (£140) and Morning Paddle & Spa (£135) offer age appropriate activities on Lake Windermere followed by thermal relaxation. These packages work well for active families who want to combine adventure with wellness.

The 16+ policy balances creating a tranquil spa environment with being family friendly. During school holidays, you may find the spa busier with younger guests. For the quietest experience, consider visiting on weekday mornings when the spa tends to be less crowded. All spa day packages and treatments for guests under 18 must be booked and paid for by an adult. For more information about the thermal facilities and booking, see the relevant sections.