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Reviews of The Swan Hotel and Spa 4 stars

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

#5 of 13 hotels in Newby Bridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2248 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: 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

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Short
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night

    £202 for one night

    Room very nice, great choice for breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

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

    Place feels dity and outdated in most places of the hotel . Staff was not very informative or didn't seem interested in welcoming customer's in

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for a wedding located at Townshead Estate
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains in the bedroom , only shutters . Too light early in the morning.

    Beautiful waterside location . Ample car parking spaces.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the room was clean some attention to detail is required in maintenance checks. More attention could of been spent in the hotel general leisure facilities. Looks as though priority has been diverted to the spa which is only accessed free to residents if you book the top rooms or suites which is a shame as we had a view of the outside spa area.

    The food was delicious, great breakfast as well plenty of choice. Staff were friendly and helpful when approached. The weekend was very busy. Prices for dinner were in line with other hotels around the area. The location was great, very scenic with an off road route to Lakeside where you can get a ferry to different parts of the lake.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn't very clean, bathroom was clean, there was all dust under the bed, part of the material was hanging of ! Be weary if you take your dog, on check out we were charge a supplement of £15 per night for our dog, we had already paid extra for our dog then we this charge on checkout!! Wasn't happy as we had already paid £380 !

    Location was great, facilities were good!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing spa break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very soft bed, no air conditioning or smart tv

    Lovely attentive friendly staff, large fluffy towels, size of bedroom, nice pool and steam room, quality food, late breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Great weekend stay in beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    8/10 overall absolutely worth a stay despite the small issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No working air conditioning which was a problem at the time with 26C weather, blinds were broke but fixed by staff, small amounts of mold in the room

    Comfortable, amazing staff, breakfast was perfect, dinner in the brasserie was the best food i'd ever had i highly recommend the haddock risotto, location is incredible as expected, so many nearby walks with incredible scenery, make sure to visit the lakeside aquarium, spa is amazing and relaxing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few minor pieces of maintenance such as sink plugs not operating correctly and shower grout needs good scrub. Bath too high to get into shower for smaller people.

    Great location. Good food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

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

    Having too do own toast.

    Breakfast only warm .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not until 7, wanted to get out walking early.

    Location, plenty of parking, great restaurant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely just a shame about the restaurant letting it down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff in the restaurant at night and for breakfast was very poor. We waited at the bar for around 10 mins with staff walking backwards and forwards and not acknowledging us. We ended up sitting down and going back to bar to try order drinks and then sat and waited and waited again for someone to take our order. Breakfast again was pretty much the same. The staff didn’t acknowledge us when we entered the restaurant. We sat down and just waited and didn’t know what to do to order food. Everyone was in the same situation. Walking in and wondering what to do. The staff was just wiping tables ignoring us. We again had to ask what we do about ordering breakfast and getting tea and coffee. It was as thought their was no management team around, plenty of staff just no body doing anything. When we arrived for breakfast around 9am. I thought it was finishing up. Their was no juice available. Hardly any cheese, meats and yoghurts. It was really quite poor.

    The hotel is beautiful it’s our second time staying at the swan. I love the decor

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing setting, friendly atmosphere with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Confusion over the car park being free but car registration needed to be applied at check in

    Beautiful location. Food was plentiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

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

    Only criticism was the restaurant was very expensive. The food was really good but the price was extortionate, as well as drinks! On top of paying for the stay and spa separate it turns out to be an expensive stay.

    Really lovely stay, great facilities! The holte spa was amazing. Breakfast was great, and staff brilliant. Location is fab and views were really good. Would definitely be back!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and great window view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Porridge like glue, not much taste in the toast

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was lovely but I could see it was a little rough around the edges, nothing a lick of paint wouldn't fix and replace the window frame in room 16. The view made up for these minor issues.

    Location, the food, friendly staff and the many beautiful walks direct from the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay. Access to swimming areas should be made clearer when booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The access to the pool areas. We were told that the outdoor pool & jacuzzi wasn’t included in the room price which I don’t feel was made very clear when booking. Therefore was disappointed not to have access to it.

    Lovely area. Very nice room & restaurant dining area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Double - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast- cold sloppy scrambled eggs. One member of staff very unhelpful bordering on rude, the rest of the staff were fantastic

    Stunning surroundings Beautiful rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our overnight stay.would probably return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lovely Double Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit pricey drinks Food menu little limited, no specials. Thought staff in spa area and at breakfast could have been more engaging.

    Great location Room (16) probably not the best but comfortable and great views over lake.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely & relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Splendid Room - Thermal Journey included (Not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wait times on drinks/food

    The Splendid room we booked was comfortable & clean, and had a nice view overlooking the river. Spa facilities (which were included in the price) were lovely! We enjoyed the food in the hotel pub & thought it was reasonably priced.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Dog Friendly - Thermal Journey not included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not well organised with a wait time of over twenty minutes to be asked for our choices....

    Location was excellent and the room was really good .. evening meal was also very good with very attentive and helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    It's not worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel wasn't anything special. The room that I stayed in was not worth the price I paid. It was very basic. The swimming pool does not stay open till late. The breakfast wasn't great, the full English breakfast that hubby and I had wasn't enough. I felt as if everything was limited . I wouldn't stay at this hotel again !

    The location was fantastic and peaceful. Windermere was only about 20 minutes away from the hotel, and the drive to it was beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    A lovely relaxing night away . Really enjoyed the thermal journey experience. Thought the leisure facilities were very g
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fabulous Interconnecting Room - Thermal Journey not included (not dog friendly)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely modern clean hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

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