Gleaston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gleaston

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 June 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Great breakfast and close to Lake Windermere"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
"Gardens completely inaccessible due to building works. Great disappointment due to lovely online pics influencing our choice. Although we were told of works after booking, the inaccessible gardens were not mentioned. Staff said we could have cancelled after booking, but that was not really practicable ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"Nice location, helpful staff. Dvd and Chromecast were hopeless, the shower pressure was a little under whelming and there were no spa treatments when we went as they were off. (Wish we were told)"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
"Good value for money…very peaceful"
Reviewed on 13 June 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.

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

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.
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.
Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside

Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale





