Dating back to 1793, the Newby Bridge Hotel was one of the first mansions built on the shores of Lake Windermere. It sits in landscaped gardens overlooking the water at the lake's southernmost tip, where the River Leven flows out of it.
The property is about a mile from several local attractions: the Lakes Aquarium, Lakeland Motor Museum and Fell Foot Park, a Victorian country park that was formerly the grounds of a country house, but is now owned by the National Trust. Bowness-on-Windermere -- a hub for outdoor activities, and home to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction -- is around 15 minutes' drive away, and Cartmel, a picturesque village with a racecourse and a priory that dates from the 12th century, is around 10 minutes' drive.
The Garden View Restaurant features a menu using local produce -- much of it from the hotel's own kitchen garden -- while The Huntsman's Inn has log fires for chilly evenings. There is also an indoor pool, a steam room, a small gym and a spa pool, as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas. Dogs are welcome for an extra charge (please notify the hotel in advance).
There are 46 bedrooms at the property, including five with 4-poster beds. Couples can stay in the elegant Greek-style temple (the Rotunda). Here, you'll find remote-controlled lighting, a TV that descends from the ceiling, discreet speakers and an iPod docking station.
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Amenities
General
Bar
Games room
Gym / fitness center
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Sauna / Steam Room
Pet-friendly
100% smoke-free
Services
Laundry / dry cleaning
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Complimentary parking
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. Please check with the hotel.
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests: Infant's cot/crib and extra beds are not available.
Pets: Dogs are allowed on request: £10 per dog, per night. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the restaurant. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel.
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Enjoyed This
(120 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Lakeside Inns Ltd T/A Newby Bridge Hotel over the past 15 months.
The hotel is a traditional hotel with a cosy bar to relax in at the end of the day. There is a small swimming pool, but not large enough for the serious swimmer, with a spa pool and some exercise equipment. The gardens look nice, but the best part of the stay was the staff - always there to help but not intrusive.
michael20. Jan 2018Hebburn, UK
Enjoyed Most
A great Place to relax and re-charge the "batteries", Great location for exploring South East Lake District.
William31. Jan 2018Bacup, UK
Enjoyed Most
The lovely food.
Other Comments
Loud music Saturday night just beneath our room.
Sally29. Jan 2018Newport, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff at reception were exceptional. The food was excellent
Other Comments
Customer service in the restaurant in the evening and breakfast could be better. Had to keep asking for someone to take our order
Beverley22. Jan 2018Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Enjoyed Most
Could not fault anything about our three nights stay excellant food .friendly staff.lovely room very clean.this is our third visit and look forward to staying again in the near fuyure.
Peter J21. Jan 2018Euxton, UK
Enjoyed Most
cannot name one thing.. it was lovely
Susan15. Jan 2018Knottingley, UK
Enjoyed Most
The whole experience really!! Food was very good and reasonably priced, Flying Elephants real ale was a cracking pint. Nice atmosphere in the bar in the evenings, people very friendly.
Other Comments
The room 17 is a little bit small for 3 adults
Trevor30. Jan 2018Brecon, UK
Enjoyed Most
The food. The bedroom faced the lake and it was in easy driving distance to various places
Alison18. Jun 2017Gainsborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Food
Other Comments
The staff are very polite and courteous and work effectively.
Andrew19. Jun 2017Newcastle Under Lyme, UK
Enjoyed Most
2nd room.gardens and position
Other Comments
1st room allocated had dirty mouldy window frames and dust filled radiator. Moved us without a problem to a better room with lovely garden views. Bathroom mouldy and smelly though.
david30. Jun 2017Clitheroe, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff
Other Comments
Bit of a nuisance that the road to Bowness was closed, the diversion was more than twice the distance.
Gerald09. Jan 2018Deeside, UK
Enjoyed Most
Delicious evening meal.
Sharon15. Jan 2018Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Location and the evening meal which was of good quality.
Other Comments
Room could have been cleaner with some obvious cobwebs present.
Stephen24. Jun 2017Prenton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Dinning Room was superb, food good, staff very efficient and Spa facilities not bad although the Steam Room requires a clean up.
Other Comments
Our bedroom was like a dungeon only one window which had to be opened(due to the heat) revealed the kitchen extractor fan. All the hotel (except dinning room) requires some TLC. Hotel charged again for the £169 already paid to you. Said they had not received any payments from Travelzoo. Only when I produced the booking confirmation with the hotel confirmation number on it did I get the £169 refunded. They wanted me to go home and check bank statements initially.
Ian Michael23. Jun 2017Nantwich, UK
Enjoyed Most
Relaxed atmosphere
David07. Jan 2018Wigan, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff.
Robert22. Jun 2017Redcar, UK
Enjoyed Most
Food
Other Comments
The room was a little tired especially the bathroom but perfectly adequate.
The food and service was exceptional.
Bernard06. Jan 2018Sheffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff were very good. Good breakfast.
Other Comments
We had a view of a brick wall. Vans delivering outside our room at 6.30am. No power sockets from the evening before we left. Still no power when we did leave. No TV we could use or hairdyer because of the power. I boiled the kettle in the hallway for tea. Couldn't close bathroom window so road noise. Toilet flush was difficult.
Dorothy01. Jul 2017Wrexham, UK
Enjoyed Most
The relaxed ambiance and friendly staff
Peter25. Jun 2017Wakefield, UK
Enjoyed Most
The food was lovely , room was good, but had to wipe the bathroom floor hairs still on the floor, apart from that is was good. Lock was broke on bedroom door had to wait 2 hours before the lock was repaired, . Not much help from staff.
Other Comments
Not as good as last time we visited, dining area nice , outlook from dining room lovely, but sad to say 2 coach parties in the hotel , and they took over the nice lounge area, so had to sit in the public lounge not good if you did not want a drink, or go to your room.
Ernest01. Jul 2017Thornton-Cleveleys, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good food and service
Other Comments
Could only stay for one night instead of the two booked due to family illness
Sharon28. Jun 2017Chorley, UK
Enjoyed Most
Food and service p
Other Comments
Plumbing poor
Charles18. Jun 2017Cleveleys, UK
Enjoyed Most
Location and staff were amazing
Other Comments
Food was excellent
Sharon20. Jun 2017Shrewsbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel with very friendly well mannered staff. Evening meal and breakfast very good.
Eluned16. Apr 2017Wrexham, UK
Enjoyed Most
The relaxing atmosphere .
Other Comments
Good value for money.
KATHLEEN14. Jun 2017Darwen, UK
Enjoyed Most
The accommodation and the food
Other Comments
Our room was on the 2nd floor and there is no lift, so elderly people may want to ask for a room lower down.
Jean17. May 2017Leyland, UK
Other Comments
As we were disappointed by the first room, the receptionist moved us to a much more superior room. We enjoyed our stay and the meals were good. It is a good base to visit the South Lakes.
Ken26. May 2017Maryport, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff and facilities were very good. Nice size swimming pool.
Other Comments
Did 2 very good walks which stated and ended at the hotel. High dam and Gummers How.
22. May 2017Leeds, UK
Enjoyed Most
The meals
Norman02. May 2017Durham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendliness of the hotel staff.
George09. Jun 2017Darlington, UK
Enjoyed Most
The location was great right near Lake Windermere, the staff and food were excellent
Other Comments
Wouldn't hesitate to go back to Newby Bridge really enjoyed our stay there which was helped by the fantastic weather that we had.
Julie30. May 2017Whixall, UK
Enjoyed Most
The location and the room
Peter05. May 2017Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
The whole experience, great food, friendly staff, nice spacious room and good location. great place to stay when we have our dog with us
Other Comments
The hotel just needs a lick of paint in some of the rooms and throughout the corridors etc, a little bit of money spending on the interior would make it better
Helen10. Jun 2017York, UK
Enjoyed Most
location and breakfast
Other Comments
on arrival we were shown to a disabled room in very poor condition,we were offered a room in kendal miles from where we wanted to be.then a new room became available at newby bridge happy days.
on booking the room in march we paid the bill in full on booking out we were charged again ,the only option we had was to send a copy of my bank account with the original bill paid .
james14. May 2017Lostock Hall, UK
Enjoyed Most
Relaxed feel to the place and friendly staff
Dorab08. May 2017Warrington, UK
Enjoyed Most
yes- the food was very nice
Other Comments
we were housed in an annexe outside of the hotel. the hotel accepts dogs and I suspect that this building would be used for people with dogs! the room had a stale smell. We did not have a dog and don't wish to be staying where a dog has been. Being outside meant that we had to go out in the cold for breakfast and dinner. We don',t expect to put our coats on to go for a meal in the hotel. check out time was 11am. At 10am on check out day I visited the toilet and in walked one of the staff-straight into the loo where I was performing!! She apologised profusely, but I would have thought that she would have checked with reception to see if the room had been vacated? Reception were not very professional-chatting to friends instead of attending to us and eating breakfast at the desk! The staff were saying that they were short staffed-but that was not our problem! The questions below can only be answered from our experience of the annexe, we don't know what the rooms in the main building were
MRS12. May 2017Sunderland, UK
Enjoyed Most
The friendly staff
Other Comments
Beautiful location
Jean06. May 2017Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Child friendly. Accommodated our requests. Spacious bedroom. Comfy bed
Other Comments
Pool was a little bit cold! Restaurant food was ok but not overly special. Not enough veg.
Louise20. Apr 2017Stockport, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff
Tamasine28. May 2017Ellesmere Port, UK
Enjoyed Most
The food in the restaurant was very good
Beverly22. May 2017Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Location
Alan27. May 2017Liverpool, UK
Enjoyed Most
The Hotel itself was very comfortable and well positions at the south end of the lakes.The food was very good indeed and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Robert22. Apr 2017Goldsborough, Knaresborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Nice size rooms, all the usual extras of good quality, good staff
David07. Jun 2017Tonbridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
The location, wonderful hotel and outstanding food in the restaurant
Other Comments
Some confusion with the final bill, Newby Bridge saying they had no record of us paying the travelzoo offer, this was eventually rectified as I had paid Newby Bridge directly, but this took two weeks.
Patricia10. May 2017Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was enjoyable except for the evening meal
Other Comments
The evening meal was quite poor and not good value for money, the main course of pork fillet was cold. For desert I had the rasberry etonmess which was just cream with a little merangue and some rasberry sauce, I did find one rasberry, the desert was sickly and like most people I noted in the dinning room I left mine. The staff were excellent and very friendly. If I book in the future it will be for bed and breakfast only.
Kenneth13. May 2017Redditch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely old Manor House Hotel, with traditional country pub attached. Friendly staff throughout hotel. Nicely sized and furnished rooms, exceptionally clean, crisp white bedding. Our booking came with cream tea, 3 course evening meal and Cumbrian breakfast all brilliant in quality and quantity.
YVONNE14. Jun 2017Blackpool, UK
Enjoyed Most
Location and very comfortable rooms
Other Comments
Steam room needs refurbishing tiles on floor looking tired
Germaine12. May 2017Skelmersdale, UK
Enjoyed Most
Food was very good and bar staff very friendly
Other Comments
Not impressed about having to change room after 1 night - no detailed explanation given.
Lesley15. May 2017Oldham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Relaxed atmosphere, and felt welcome by all staff
Julie08. Jun 2017Workington, UK
Enjoyed Most
The food was exceedingly good
Malcolm25. May 2017Doncaster, UK
Enjoyed Most
Food and accommodation.
Other Comments
Food and accommodation very good. Just a very quiet location.
03. May 2017Cleator Moor, UK
Enjoyed Most
Clean hotel, good food, nice position
Thomas10. May 2017Tyldesley Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly and helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble.
Other Comments
The hotel provides a very relaxed and omfortable stay away from the hustle and bustle of the lakes. The huntsman bar provides delicious meals and good service, the restaurant is nicely laid out, clean and well presented. We only had breakfasts in the restaurant and wish we had taken an evening meal there as I have no doubt it would have been well presented and delicious. Will do so on our next visit.
Paul20. May 2017Durham, UK
Enjoyed Most
The friendly staff, lovely room and good food.
Michael13. May 2017Leyland, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good Food/Lovely Bedroom/Relaxing
Donna29. May 2017Blackburn, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good value and accessible location. Friendly staff
Sam01. Apr 2017Corwen, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
kathryn13. Apr 2017Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
the location of the hotel. The staff were helpful at all times. The room was quite large as it was a family room when there were only two of us.
Other Comments
Female changing room for leisure facilities small just a bench and pegs and one shower. Pool and Jacuzzi were good. We had to wait a total of 2 hours to be served our 3 course meal and other people did complain about this as well the food was good when it arrived. The following day we were again told it would be an hour to order a bar meal. We were told they were having chef problems and a new chef was arriving the next day. A nice hotel if a bit in need of refurbishment.
Carol13. Apr 2017Wigan, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff were helpfulu
Other Comments
Hotel could do with a good clean and updating
jackie03. Apr 2017DURHAM, UK
Enjoyed Most
good food /staff
Other Comments
hotel a bit tired
peter05. Apr 2017thornton cleveleys, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good food, good location and a lovely atmostphere.
Susan30. Mar 2017Rochdale, UK
Enjoyed Most
We were blessed with fantastic warm sunny blue skies all day -not usual for the Lake District - so this favourably influenced our impressions of the hotel: being able to sit out on the terrace for cream tea for example. The dinners were good imaginatively presented and well cooked. Staff friendly and helpful.
Other Comments
However the traditional freshly cooked English breakfast we were expecting were buffet style, a huge disappointment and a complete waste of locally sourced ingredients. However fresh the eggs or local the bacon and sausages if they are congealed and cooling they become unpalatable. For that reason we would not return to this hotel. Having been asked for dietary preferences and asking for unsalted butter they were not able to provide it.
Frank29. Mar 2017LichfieldLichfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
A beautiful relaxing hotel
michelle03. Apr 2017Bridlington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Dinner was fabulous
Sardara06. Apr 2017Solihull, UK
Enjoyed Most
Clean and excellent food
Michael04. Apr 2017Sunderland, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff very friendly. Value for money. Good car parking
Dave15. Apr 2017Liverpool, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely surroundings and great view of the garden from room. Staff friendly and helpful. The food in the huntsman bar was top quality, great portions and tasty.
Clare05. Apr 2017Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Room, Food and Ambiance
Richard02. Apr 2017Holmfirth, UK
Enjoyed Most
Illuminated window boxes, 4 poster beds, Spa Bath and ambience
Other Comments
Although the food was excellent we had to wait one hour before we were given our first course. They apologised saying it was a computer glitch.
