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Reviews of The Swan Hotel and Spa 4 stars

Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge, LA12 8NB, United Kingdom

#6 of 13 hotels in Newby Bridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2322 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall an excellent stay, fantastic location and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only issue we had was that there was no air conditioning so the bedroom was stuffy. We were advised not to open the windows as risk of midges entering. There was a message to call reception in case of need, however the night porter never answered the phone. Other family members had the same problem with no response, which was reported to the management when checking out.

    Great location, helpful staff and good food. Also a plus that breakfast is served until 10h45, a rare occurrence and very welcome as we had a hectic schedule.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    7.0
    Pooches very welcome a great place for dogs and humans humanns
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price steep expensive for pooches

    Breakfast great coffee ok beds great staff great scenery brill

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Was okay, but nothing special. Unlikely to go back, I'm afraid to say.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options very poor. Only allowed 1 hot food dish each off a poor breakfast selection. If you wanted an extra hot food option, you had to pay for it. Coffee machine broke down yesterday (Sunday) so we were given Americano coffee. Breakfast service very poor today (Monday). Still only given Americano coffee today and I had to go and find someone to take our breakfast order as they took so long to come to us, and when my full English arrived, the bacon was hard and not crispy. Fried tomato looked under done, so I ended up wasting a lot of breakfast today. Main meals were lovely, but not cheap (£42 for a sirloin steak?! No thanks.

    Was ok. Nothing special. Not value for money. Main meals were okay. Swimming pool/ jacuzzi was very nice. Staff nice. Views outside the hotel were spectacular.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, staff were very friendly and helpful. Facilities were very good. Couldn't really fault i
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the evening meals were good they were on the pricey side. Drinks were also a bit expensive.

    Great breakfast, good quality produce and good choice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food not great.

    Comfortable rooms, food not great, lovely pool.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Perfect 3 days in the lakes at the Swan Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service at breakfast was slow

    Fabulous location-lovely walks straight from hotel. Lovely room-comfy bed. Good free parking Great spa and pool facilities

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    7.0
    The only downside was the quality of the food. The full English breakfast was average at best, the restaurant food was n
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice facility’s, pool bar, good beer.

    Location is extremely nice, especially in good weather.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Corridor near bedroom paintwork very shabby

    Use of pool..

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location, fabulous staff and decor but needs maintenance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs maintenance. Seats ripped and looking a bit shabby compared to 7 years ago when I last stayed. Bathroom door was warped from a flood and needed fixing. Wasn't quite as clean as expected. Seemed to be lack of maintenance staff. No staff in pool area at night, so the changing room was messy, and steam room was broken. No explanation or notice to say why. Informed reception and they knew nothing about it. The focus seems to be on the new Holt spa instead.

    Decor is lovely and food was nice. Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was lovely apart from the room view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought I was getting a room with a view and what we got was a view of the top of conservatory, on the day of our stay I received an email saying we could upgrade the room for £10 which I would have done. But I couldn’t get onto the guest WiFi so never saw the email, why didn’t someone mention this at reception. It was a treat for myself and my wife as we both turned 60 and this spoilt the trip a little.

    The actual hotel was great and staff were fantastic.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was spot on.

    Lovely breakfast,with lots of choice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    A really enjoyable stay. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Splendid Room - Thermal Journey included (Not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Can't really find fault.

    Staff excellent, friendly and helpful. Room very good. Breakfast was very good and we ate in each of the restaurants and enjoyed the meals.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location, not worth the price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is full of character which we loved but , some parts look a little tired. Our room was on a narrow corridor at the end, in early hours of the morning inconsiderate guests were making loud noises, banging doors, having conversations right outside our door, loud enough to wake me up. Beds are firm, not to my liking.

    The hotel is in a beautiful spot, a short walk to Windermere lakeside. It is clean and the staff are welcoming. We had air con in the room. Free parking for guests.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Splendid Room - Thermal Journey included (Not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mini bar fridge wasn't working so it was not cold .for us to use My partner woke up with someone false eyelash attached to his back

    I loved the facilities and staff were brilliant

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only criticism we have is how warm the room was. Obviously nobody can control nor be blamed for the warm, close weather, but there was an air conditioning unit on the wall in our room with a notice to say it was out of use.

    Fabulous location, setting and surroundings. First impressions were great. Check in was smooth and quick. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Everywhere is clean and tidy, decorated tastefully and all in theme. We upgraded to use the thermal spa & gardens, definitely worth the extra and made our stay that little bit more special and relaxing. Big thanks to Genie (sorry not sure if her name is spelled correctly), she is an asset to the staff team at the spa; so lovely, pleasant and happy in her role and nothing was too much trouble for her. Our room was a good size, comfortable bed and good bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Steam room and then whirlpool were out of order. Poor lighting in room and bathroom made it difficult to do makeup. Duvet had been washed but not shaken out so was lumpy (mentioned to hotel on departure). Not sure we stayed in a fabulous room as booked, photos looked more like a (cheaper) lovely room. Unless photos on booking.com are mixed up. Room was fine but standard hotel room, not as special as photos implied, or had hoped.

    General ambience and boutique feel. Bar and restaurant atmosphere. Very comfortable bed. Easy parking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    good. staff .and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night

    drink price of some drinks in bar charged more than price on drinks menu.However a refund was given. I was told menu not updated.

    location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed my birthday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kir Royale was £15 but Prosecco was almost flat.

    Dinner was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Spa wasn't worth £40

    Staff very attentive and very pleasant. Food was very good. Hotel was clean. Rooms good and the beds were very comfy!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some areas were a little unclean

    Loved the decor

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom so hot and stuffy we could not sleep.Airconditioning switched off and small windows covered in midges

    Good choice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Defect noted on plasma TV.

    Staff lovely. Restaurant amazing. Beautiful setting short walk from the lake.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful hotel with fantastic staff and the most incredible food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were a bit on the tired side, the mattress was well past the point of needing replacing, and the window shutters were useless at keeping the morning light out.

    The food in the restaurant was exceptional, the staff in the hotel were fantastic, very friendly and extremely helpful. The spa was very good, great facilities and incredibly relaxing.

    Stayed in May 2024

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