Swarthmoor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Best hotel we have been in 5*"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Belsfield Hotel
"Modernized old world charm"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"Top quality hotel in a brilliant location, absolutely loved it here. We didn’t find a better bar to have a drink in or a better restaurant to eat in, all perfect… with a wonderful view over the lake too! The leisure facilities really helped too, the pool was a proper pool you could actually swim ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Pine Lake Resort
"The staff were so friendly and we were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the room for the price we paid"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Thurnham Hall Resort
"Facilities and location are fantastic, a real gem of a place. The studio apartment we stayed in was huge, so much room and had everything we could ever need. Leisure centre and on site restaurant were great too. Only negatives were being sent too much information before check in, it felt a little ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024
Popular places to visit
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Sit in the front compartment and learn to operate this steam train, while capturing photos of the delightful Lake District scenery.
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.
Lakeland Motor Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Lakes Aqaurium
Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Learn about the local history of Ulverston when you spend time at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Laurel and Hardy Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Laurel and Hardy Museum during your trip to Ulverston. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
