Backbarrow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Andy Waddington (CC BY-SA)
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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club

3.5 out of 5
Lakeland Village, Ulverston, England
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
"Quiet"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Whitewater Spa & Leisure Club
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England
The price is NZ$369 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$369
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,139 reviews)
Lovely hotel and Friendly staff
"Amazing hotel and great location and breakfast was delicious. Coniseige Andy was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Lakes Hotel and Spa
The Windermere Hotel

The Windermere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England
The price is NZ$138 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$138
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (770 reviews)
"We had a nice stay"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

The Windermere Hotel
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2 Bens Row

2 Bens Row

3 out of 5
2 Bens Row Backbarrow, Ulverston, England
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Ulverston. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeland Motor Museum and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"All in one place. Felt like home 😊"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

2 Bens Row
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres, Carnforth, England
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,376 reviews)
"Clean room staff very helpful good location"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Pine Lake Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"Location was fabulous bowness 5 minutes walk away & windermere 20 minutes walk away."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Kotel Windermere
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Popular places to visit

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

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 quaint area.

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Lakeside featuring heritage architecture and railway items

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Sit in the front compartment and learn to operate this steam train, while capturing photos of the delightful Lake District scenery.

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Fell Foot Park

Fell Foot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Ulverston. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Fell Foot Park
Laurel and Hardy Museum

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 relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Laurel and Hardy Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum

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 relaxing area.

Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeside which includes marine life

Lakes Aqaurium

Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.

Lakes Aqaurium

Activities

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

NZ$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places

Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places

NZ$228
per adult
Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

NZ$166
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
mountain and lake and view

Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea

NZ$747
per adult
Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea
Lake District: Langdale Valley and Coniston Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Langdale Valley and Coniston Half-Day Tour

NZ$195
per adult
Lake District: Langdale Valley and Coniston Half-Day Tour
Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere

NZ$80
per adult
Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere
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