Stayed at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa for 3 nights and honestly… the thermal journey is the only reason I’d come back. Rooms are pretty meh—dated and not the cleanest. We were in room 166 and there were visible spill stains on the wall (not great), but it did have incredible lake views. It was also super convenient being so close to the elevator to take you to the spa. Read the fine print: access to the main pool (with infrared sauna + eucalyptus steam) is limited to 2.5 hours. Family time is early morning, and adults-only is 5:30–8pm, which felt oddly restrictive and honestly a bit like a bait-and-switch. We ended up booking the thermal journey + massage for $400, which is a lot. That said, the spa itself is next level—one of the best I’ve been to. Outdoor hot tubs, multiple saunas… highlights were the wood-fired sauna, salt sauna, indoor whirlpool, and the “Lost in the Clouds” massage (incredible—should’ve gone longer). Food at the hotel is subpar. We couldn’t get into Blue Smoke because I didn’t book in advance but overall options were limited. Breakfast is included (7:30–10am), but it’s the same spread daily and just okay. £12/day for parking. Location is great—about 10 minutes to Ambleside and Grasmere—but you’ll definitely need a car since there aren’t good dining options on-site. If you enjoy walking, there are beautiful hikes and trails right outside the hotel, which was a big plus. Staff was friendly.

Excellent for gf breakfast, spa is one of the best hotel spas I’ve stayed in and all the staff are really friendly. Room dated but view was amazing

The room overlooking the lake was beautiful and the spa was amazing! Just make sure you book the thermal journey with the hotel asap as it gets booked up very quickly and we nearly missed out. The thermal spa journey was by far the best experince.

This hotel is 10/10 the staff the room the restaurant and especially the spa were amazing! we had a very easy check in and our bags bought up to our room. I had notified the hotel it was my boyfriends birthday so we received 3 birthday cards in total from the main hotel W restaurant staff and the spa. We had a lovely relaxing two days stay and will definitely be coming back. Would also like to mention the guest relations manager think his name was Craig but he was amazing and very accommodating when I had a few queries on my bill when checking out.

Beautiful setting and the spa is incredible - plenty of areas,, immaculately clean, fantastic views and exceptional service ! I would highly recommend!!.

Their is nothing to fault this experience the staff the restaurants were fantastic and the spa is by far the best I have ever visited.

Room clean , nice dining room for breakfast , views from hotel beautiful. Comfortable bed.

Amenities

Best spa I’ve been to yet. Pricey but worth it. Lovely getaway.

Love going there. rooms are clean, hotel us relaxing and we tske the dogs

Absolutely fantastic. Great staff and great outside infinity pools

Everything was perfect

Everything went beyond expectations, room beautiful and service was amazing

A wonderful resort. Great spa and service for a short break. Easy drives to hikes from this location

The spa was amazing and helped relax. The room cleaning could have been slightly better.

Amazing

Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location. Staff are great and the foid really tasty

Lovely quiet courtyard room - 309 - would request again for the peaceful location. We have stayed in a lake view room in the past and would pick the courtyard over it, as it means you aren’t on the main road. All the staff are friendly and helpful, from check-in, to spa, to restaurant.

Lovely hotel and the spa is amazing. Well worth the visit.

Amazing resort, spa and staff were superb. Really made my wife feel special on her birthday, will definitely be back!