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Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club

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Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club, Lakeland Village, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cumbria, LA12 8PX

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The Whitewater Hotel is the ultimate Lake district retreat, featuring the fantastic Cascades Leisure Club & Spa. Situated in the picturesque Lakeland Village, Backbarrow, just one mile south of the world famous Lake Windermere and nearby the Historic market town Ulverston. The hotel building itself is steeped in history; it was formally a Dolly Blue pigment factory making the world famous “Dolly Blue” and was also a Victorian cotton mill. Many artefacts have been preserved and the blue pigment is still evident throughout the building. The hotel today also includes an award winning restaurant. The 38 luxury en-suite bedrooms nearly all enjoy stunning riverside views. This hotel really is the ideal place to escape from the fast pace of life for a few days and the perfect location to discover the sights and delights of the South Lakes and Cumbria.

The fabulous Cascades Spa and Leisure Club consists of the large heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, large gymnasium and even a squash court. On the top floor the Cascades Spa offers the finest treatments using Elemis and Jessica nails products as well as other well known brands. Spa facilities now include Turkish Hamam, Arabian Mud Rasul, feature showers, outdoor hot tub and massage pedicure chairs.

This fabulous hotel, providesan exceptional Lake District holiday location for weekendbreaks, finedining, conferenceand banqueting events and spatreatments. High standards and first class facilities adorn the spacious rooms in this stunning converted mill. Our elegant Riverside Restaurant offers British and International cuisine and serves local Lakeland produce. The stylish Dolly Blue bar & grill offers a less formal style of dining including bar snacks. This Dolly Blue bar & grill overlooks the river and beautiful countryside. Both dining venues are open every day.

The Riverside Lounge and Mezzanine provide a wonderful setting for afternoon tea or cocktails overlooking the fast flowing River and beautiful countryside. This tranquil setting is also a great location and venue to host corporate events. There are three good sized meeting rooms and great menus and delegate packages.

The Whitewater Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa truly is the perfect Lakeland retreat to feel revitalised, recharged and refreshed.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
36
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Classic Room£169.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Double Room£159.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Double Standard£149.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Executive Room£209.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Four Poster£209.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Single Room£100.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Standard Family£182.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Sup Family£212.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • American Express accepted
  • Christmas special programme
  • Travel agent bookings
  • Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

  • Evening meals
  • Licenced (table or bar)
  • Packed lunches provided
  • Restaurant open to non-residents
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Vegetarian diet available

Children

  • Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
  • Cots available
  • High chairs available

Heating Facilities

  • Central heating

Laundry Facilities

  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities

Leisure Facilities

  • Gym on site
  • Health/beauty facilities onsite
  • Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
  • Sauna onsite
  • Spa Facilities
  • Spa/Swimming On Site
  • Squash onsite
  • Swimming pool - indoor onsite
  • Tennis onsite

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Conference facilities

Parking

  • On street/public parking

Property Facilities

  • Designated smoking area
  • Dogs/pets NOT accepted
  • Laundry/valet service
  • Lounge for residents' use
  • Night porter
  • Passenger lift
  • Telephone (public)
  • Television available
  • Totally non-smoking
  • WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

  • Hairdryer
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
  • Telephone
  • Television

Site Features

  • Building of historical interest
  • Public house/Inn

Target Markets

  • Coach parties welcomed
  • Hen/Stag Dos Welcome

Room/Unit Facilities: Double Room

  • Bath
  • Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Double Standard

  • Shower

Room/Unit Facilities: Four Poster

  • Bath
  • Four poster bed
  • Scenic view
  • Shower

Access Information

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

Entrance

Bell at main entrance
Entrance well lit

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Bar
Entrance to reception
Gym/leisure centre
Lounge
One or more bedrooms
Public toilet
Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements

Dining

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegan
Vegetarian

Bedrooms

Bathroom with emergency call system available
Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users
Bathrooms available with:
Bath
Bath with shower
Separate shower unit
Wet room
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
Bedrooms available with separate, private or shared bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
Separate shower unit with support handrails available
WCs with handrails available

General

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Staff have had disability awareness training

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

1. Leave the M6 Motorway at junction 36 and stay in the left hand lane, then bare left at the roundabout (signposted Barrow, A590, Windermere, Kendal, A591) 2. At Brettargh Holt branch left, then at Brettargh Holt roundabout thake the 1st exit onto the A590 (signposted Barrow) (Warning: speed cameras along the A590) 3. At Meathop roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A590 (signposted Barrow). 4. At the Newby Bridge roundabout take the 1st exit (signposted Barrow and Ulverston) 5. Follow the road onto the dual carriageway and then round the sharp left-hand bend. 6. A few hundred yards along the road is a signpost fort the Whitewater Hotel & Lakeland Village, which is a turning to the right. Then the hotel is located at the bottom of the hill.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest railway station is Ulverston, which is 8 miles away.

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