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Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club
About
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 Type | Room / 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 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
|---|
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- American Express accepted
- Christmas special programme
- Travel agent bookings
- Visa/Mastercard 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
TripAdvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
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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