The Whitewater Hotel
Riverside hotel in the Lakes with dinner
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Why We Love This Deal
The Times ranks The Whitewater Hotel among the best spa hotels in the Lake District. An overnight stay is £129. We save between 26–46% on the hotel’s direct flexible rates for just the stay and breakfast. A 2-course dinner and a bottle of wine are also included.
What's Included
Valid daily 1 September, 2026–30 April, 2027
An overnight stay for two people in an Executive Double room, with breakfast. All Executive rooms are different. Some feature a balcony, some have a four-poster bed, and some come with a spa bath. All have river views
A 2-course dinner* (worth up to £33.95 per person)
A bottle of house wine with dinner (worth £25.50)
Access to spa and leisure facilities, and 15% off spa treatments
Members can book multiple nights with the same inclusions on each night
Not available on 7–8, 11–15 September; 21–31 December, 2026; 1–2 January, 2027
"We had a beautiful view of the countryside. The pool was lovely to swim in. There were lots of places to visit nearby. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very good."
Dating from Tudor times and a Victorian former mill, The Whitewater Hotel is full of character. The property sits beside the River Leven in the Lakeland village of Backbarrow. Lake Windermere is five minutes' drive away.
The Cascades Leisure Club & Spa "makes the most" of its location (The Times). "There's a striking river view from the pool and loungers".
Climb aboard the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. Steam trains depart from Haverthwaite station (15 minutes' stroll away) and chug through the Leven Valley.
The Lakeland Motor Museum is five minutes' walk from the hotel and has an extensive collection that traces 100 years of motor heritage. The Campbell Bluebird Exhibition features replicas of the cars and boats that smashed speed records.
Fell Foot, run by the National Trust, is five minutes' away by car. From the Grade II-listed boathouses, tread beside the water's edge on a heritage trail. Alternatively, take to the water with Windermere Lake Cruises. Departures are from Lakeside Pier, also a 5-minute drive away.
*Supplements for steak and cheese board apply.
How to Book: Purchase a voucher from Travelzoo then call the hotel on 01539 531133 to make a reservation for your desired travel dates. Reservations are subject to availability and early booking is encouraged. Restaurant reservations are subject to availability; please call the hotel ahead of your visit to confirm availability.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Once you book your dates, changes and cancellations are subject to the hotel's cancellation or rescheduling policy and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the hotel prior to refunding your voucher. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account." After 14 days, your voucher becomes nonrefundable. For a fee, you can make vouchers refundable until their expiration date when you check out.
Hotel Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: Once you've made your reservation, you cannot change your travel dates with the hotel. If you cancel or change your booking in violation of the hotel's cancellation policy, you may be subject to additional fees or voucher forfeiture.
Menu items are subject to change. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (and verified on 27 July, 2026). The photos are for illustration purposes only. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance before the voucher expiration date.
I had a great stay at the Whitewater Hotel. The staff were exceptionally good, so friendly and helpful. The hotel is set in a quiet area, approx 15 mins from Bowness. Lovely setting on the Leven river, close to the motor museum. The deal on Travel Zoo is exceptional. The food was of a high quality. The hotel itself is a little dated but that wouldn’t put me off returning.
Great executive room with balcony over river. Lovely pool in the Spa. Evening meal had very good choice.
Only downside, the breakfast was only average. Any special choices incurred extra costs. But all in all, a great value for money break
Susan10 Jul, 2026Nottingham, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a beautiful view of the countryside. The pool was lovely to swim in. There were lots of places to visit nearby. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very good.
Alexandra10 Jul, 2026Mansfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Thoroughly enjoyable stay
Other Comments
Excellent food and friendly staff
Hazel09 Jul, 2026Llandudno Junction, UK
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed afternoon tea by the river side. Very lovely setting
Other Comments
Swim & leisure facilities are excellent
Philippa09 Jul, 2026Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent value for money. The staff were really attentive and professional. The food was really enjoyable.
Other Comments
Brilliant
Julia05 Jul, 2026Darwen, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very enjoyable overnight stay. Leisure club was great, nice pool and jacuzzi. Room was clean and had a lovely 4 poster bed.
Food was great and our waitress fantastic.
Lisa12 Jun, 2026Bolton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely place/area with really friendly staff.
Other Comments
Trip to climb Scafell Pike with family staying at another hotel. Staff were very accommodating and let us combine both nights dinner vouchers, meaning we could all eat together on first night and even provided a lift back to their hotel afterwards -very kind and really appreciated.
Tamlin01 Jun, 2026Baldock, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel, superb room and excellent food. Friendly staff and great location and leisure facilities. Fantastic travel zoo offer and can’t wait for next one hopefully so we can go again
Ian24 May, 2026Kinswinford, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel is tired and needs an injection of colour. The bar is soulless with terrible furniture. It feels like they could do some less expensive improvements if money is the issues. The music in the hotel was good and the food was generally fine. The four poster bedroom was really large and well laid out with great views but it all just needs modernising The sofa didn’t feel clean.
Other Comments
For the Travel Zoo price, the hotel is ok and we enjoyed ourselves but you wouldn’t want to pay full price.
Brian24 May, 2026Thornton Cleveleys, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely location.The breakfast was poor and evening meal very average.Bed mattress has had its day.
Other Comments
Price of deal was decent value.The LeisureCentre was good.
Edward14 May, 2026Liverpool, UK
Enjoyed Most
We had a very relaxed stay. Food was very good both nights and there was a good selection at breakfast. Rooms were dated but as with the rest of the hotel it was very clean and no threadbare carpets. Staff were very friendly especially Aaron who ensured I had good gluten free options. They were short staffed so at times we had to wait a while for service but they all did their best
Sue06 May, 2026Whitchurch, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellent treatments. Massage was fabulous!
Other Comments
Pool was quite cold!
Rachel29 Apr, 2026Barnard Castle, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff
Other Comments
Rooms and service
Sandra17 Apr, 2026Goole, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely room, comfortable bed and good food. Friendly staff.
Other Comments
Leisure club facilities smaller and more limited than I would expect. Pool rather cool.
Anna08 Apr, 2026Stockton Heath, Warrington, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location for walks, heritage railway and other attractions, all very close to hand.
Enjoyed the leisure facilities and especially the Afternoon tea and treatments offer.
Great value for the money,
Teresa03 Apr, 2026Bromsgrove, UK
Enjoyed Most
The staff were at all times helpful and polite
The food was plentiful and good
The rooms were warm
Other Comments
Whole hotel was tired and need of refurbishment
Noise from apartments above
Leisure facilities limited, pool cold and steam room a little dangerous from the steam input
Dining room understaffed a breakfast
Breakfast on last day chaotic - with an hour to go there was no cups, no glasses, no hot water, no milk, no sausages. The staff did their best, but it was not good enough.
The evening meal menu was the same every day, the soup was the same variety daily as were the pies.
Danny30 Mar, 2026Grantham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous
Lynn27 Mar, 2026Rotherham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good value break at pleasant hotel. Meals ,accommodation, and leisure facilities were all very good. Lovely position by the river Leven.
Terry17 Mar, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Short and sweet and enjoyable day/night
Sean16 Mar, 2026Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Place could do with a little tlc but was clean food was good staff were great. Comfy beds and plenty of good towels
Marilyn14 Mar, 2026
Enjoyed Most
Staff were great food was ok
Other Comments
Room dated , windows dirty and balcony not accessible , bed too small and uncomfortable and could not sleep due to noise from the river . Atmosphere soulless
Anita Gibson13 Mar, 2026Padiham, UK
Enjoyed Most
Enjoyed the Travelzoo voucher which included a 2 course meal, bottle of wine and overnight in a large room, with a dual aspect view of the river. The bed was comfortable, the shower was hot and there were bathrobes provided. The breakfast was do it all yourself. The plates were cold, so the hot breakfast was spoilt. The gardener chatted to us, telling us about the area. Although the hotel would benefit from a refresh, it did not impact on our enjoyment.
Jennifer11 Mar, 2026Maryport, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location on the banks of the River Leven. We had two nights in an upgraded room with fantastic view out over the river. Our deal included a dinner each night and daily breakfast. All food was excellent. I believed a bottle of wine was included each evening but the hotel told us it was only for the first night. Either way the deal we had was great value for money. We used the leisure facilities, pool and gym which were very good. Staff were helpfull and premises were very clean and tidy. Great stay, thank you.
mary24 Feb, 2026Burton on Trent, UK
Other Comments
We were disappointed that the limited set menu was the same for both nights
Monica05 Aug, 2025Sale, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very enjoyable stay, great food and leisure facilities. Nice comfy room.
Patricia05 Aug, 2025HEYSHAM, MORECAMBE, UK
Enjoyed Most
Staff are helpful but I feel they are under pressure and rubbed off on them when they are working yet there were smoke everywhere. I had a little mishap on my a la carte main dish order but it had been put right promptly. Quantity for any dish were enormous ! We made a little pigs out of that. Over all it was good. Room is difficult to find .. not well sign posted .. we got there eventually.
Jutathip04 Aug, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Excellent value for money with x2 3 course dinner's and breakfasts with excursions. Lively to use the pool etc too.
Other Comments
A young member of staff was being reprimanded on one eve by reception staff, it was a little unprofessional, I was just passing to use the toilet from the restaurant. It would've been more professional to have this conversation in private from guests and generally his wellbeing. Staff were extremely busy in restaurant that eve and the young lad who served us had done everything he could.
That said, I appreciate things have to be dealt with. It didn't make our stay difficult staff need to handle things more professionally.
Philip03 Aug, 2025Oswestry shropshire, UK
Other Comments
Great location on edge of Lake District. Rooms are large and comfortable. Food was excellent
peter02 Aug, 2025Newark, UK
Enjoyed Most
Exceptional value for money. Staff so friendly. Food really good. Room maybe needed a bit of a refurb but it was clean, comfortable and spacious. Are keeping an eye out for the next Travelzoo deal to this hotel! Will definitely go back.
Lorraine02 Aug, 2025Holmfirth, UK
Enjoyed Most
An enjoyable stay, we made full use of the vouchers.
david01 Aug, 2025Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
A lovely well organised Hotel in a quiet location Southern end of the Lakes. Good facilities and staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Would definitely return for a third visit with travel zoo which was a great deal.
Other Comments
The one issue was the Hotel seemed short on staff but they said they were not down on staff. When one bar was open another was closed and the only barman was serving and delivering drinks in two restaurants as well as both drinking areas on different floors. Another barman would have been better.
Colin01 Aug, 2025
Other Comments
Overall good. Room, Food and leisure facilities good. If anything the service was a little bit slow due to staff shortages.
Antonio31 Jul, 2025Lancashire , UK
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic deal with travel zoo for the accommodation, meals and trips. Breakfast wasn't the best and had run out of alot of wine choices for the evening meal. Lovely spa facilities and good location for the stream train ride and views of the river.
Suzanne31 Jul, 2025Shrewsbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Very welcoming reception. Everything explained including fabulous days out as part of deal. Huge 4 poster room overlooking the river and spotless. Dinner outstanding. Brilliant chef. Pool quite busy but long opening hours. Can upgrade to spa for sauna and steam etc. A very good break.
Other Comments
Nearby steam railway to lakeside and access to lake boat trip. Excellent motor museum within walking distance. Decent drink prices for hotel.
judy30 Jul, 2025Pontefract, UK
Enjoyed Most
Loved it!!
John29 Jul, 2025Hengoed, UK
Enjoyed Most
We’ve stayed at this hotel previously on a couple of occasions around 6 years ago, the location is great our room was clean & tidy and the colleagues were very friendly. The food was good and the offer with train, boat & museum visits included great value. Some areas of the hotel felt like they needed some TLC, as an example The Dolly Blue Bar needs new chairs inside & areas needed redecorating. The Colleagues work really hard and at times it felt like an extra pair of hands would have helped. The Whitewater is a great hotel, great location but needs TLC in areas to be outstanding.
Simon27 Jul, 2025Barnsley, UK
Enjoyed Most
Lovely hotel. Staff extremely friendly and caring; nothing too much trouble. Have stayed here before and would stay again. The package we had was very good value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed the Steam Train, the Windermere Cruise and the Lakeland Motor Museum.
REBECCA26 Jul, 2025Liverpool, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous location, room was lovely overlooking the river all we would say needs a bit of modernisation from old mahogany furniture! Food was lovely in the restaurant but again all we would say don’t advertise food on the menu and when it comes it is not on the plate! But over all is was a fantastic deal and would recommend to friends and family!
Patrick25 Jul, 2025Heckmondwike, UK
Enjoyed Most
All the staff we came across were pleasant and helpful
The evening meal was excellent both nights breakfast was ok to,the location was good for the train station only a 20 minutes walk away so you could leave the car and get to lake Windermere easily
Overall our stay was very good
Other Comments
The only thing I can say is maybe breakfast could have some more additions like black pudding and a choice of eggs
stephen25 Jul, 2025
Enjoyed Most
Very small double bed, the hotel is very tired and needs updating. It is however very clean.
Joseph24 Jul, 2025Spennymoor, UK
Enjoyed Most
Hotel & rooms are a little tired in places. Carpets in corridors, rooms need a freshen up. Everything just dated
Other Comments
The food was better than expected, but breakfast could be improved. Toaster on its last legs. So actually had to queue to use it. Could have benefitted from some sourdough to toast & maybe a choice of pastries?
julie24 Jul, 2025Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Had a very relaxing break staff very friendly but at times especially breakfast they were very understaffed which led to long waiting times.
Lindsay23 Jul, 2025Sutton Coldfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great value package included railway and boat trip with entry to nearby motor museum, breakfast and dinner
Stephen23 Jul, 2025Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Enjoyed Most
It was a pleasure to stay there
Other Comments
All the staff were friendly, polite, efficient and nothing was to much trouble
Bruce23 Jul, 2025Woore, Nr Crewe, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous
Other Comments
Food great
Carol20 Jul, 2025Middlesbrough , UK
Enjoyed Most
Janet the receptionist was very helpful
Other Comments
Food
Kevin19 Jul, 2025Droylsden Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
The deal we got with 2 nights dinner,bed and breakfast, tickets to the motor museum, tickets for return journey on Haversgam steam train and tickets for boat ride on Windermere was absolutely fantastic value
The staff at the hotel are very friendly and work extremely hard
Our room was lovely, very clean and cosy
If this deal is ever available again I would definitely recommend it
Wendy18 Jul, 2025Bradfird, UK
Enjoyed Most
Returned after 30+ years to reminisce. Hotel setting as good as ever. Incredible deal from Travelzoo, with so many additions to the 2-night DBB deal - Haverthwaite and Lakeside railway tickets, South Lakes cruise from Lakeside and tickets to the Lakeland Motor Museum. The only ‘downside’ was the slowness of dinner service on the first night (due to staff shortages apparently). Second night much better though.
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