The Swan Hotel & Spa

The Swan Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns The Swan Hotel?

The Swan Hotel and Spa at Newby Bridge, near Lake Windermere, is owned by BH Group, led by entrepreneur James Houlston.

How do you get to The Swan Hotel?

You’ll find the hotel in the Lake District in South Cumbria. The address is The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB. If you’re using public transport to make your way to The Swan, then they're a two-minute walk from the Newby Bridge bus stop, where buses arrive every hour to get you to and from Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston and Windermere. The X6, 6 and X60 buses are all Swan-friendly.

The Swan Hotel does offer limited parking but is prioritised for residents of The Hotel. The car park has a charge of £7.50 for two hours, £15 for four hours, and £30 for eight hours. Parking for residents, spa, and health club guests is free, and will be validated at the respective reception areas.

What is included in a spa day at The Swan Hotel?

What is included in a spa day depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include outdoor Finnish sauna, naturally filtered pools, cosy relaxation spaces and a pretty spa garden. There are five treatment rooms, where therapists use TEMPLESPA products and treatments.

What is near The Swan Hotel?

The Swan Hotel is in an ideal location for combining pampering with local exploration. Nearby attractions include:

• Lakeland Motor Museum
• High Dam Tarn
• Stott Park Bobbin Mill
• Newby Bridge Village
• Lakeland Model Village
• Windermere Lake Cruises
• Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
• World of Beatrix Potter
• Lake Aquarium

When was The Swan Hotel built?

The Swan Hotel & Spa at Newby Bridge is a historic property, with some sources indicating it was built around 1623, originally serving as a coaching inn.

What amenities does The Swan Hotel have?

In an idyllic location, The Swan Hotel & Spa is a four-star hotel with 82 rooms and suites. The inn's main restaurant offers a homely atmosphere, and quirky menus using locally-sourced ingredients at lunch and dinner. The Brasserie offers a more formal experience, and they serve a superb afternoon tea.

Facilities include outdoor Finnish sauna, naturally filtered pools, cosy relaxation spaces and a pretty spa garden. There are five treatment rooms, where therapists use TEMPLESPA products.

Accessible facilities include:

• While the historic nature of our building may present some limitations, they strive to meet all current regulations and best practices
• Two designated disabled car parking spaces
• The main entrance can be accessed at the front of the hotel, please note there are steps, however, they can provide a ramp
• The is a level, wooden floor throughout both Reception and The Swan Inn
• There is a lift located in front of the reception area which takes you to floors one, two and three
• All the public areas, including the reception, bar, lounges, and restaurants, are situated on the ground floor and fully accessible
• The ladies’, gentlemen’s and disabled toilets are located on the ground floor to the right of The Swan Inn entrance. The disabled toilets are equipped with vertical rails and an emergency alarm cord
• There are 13 ground floor bedrooms, two are specifically classed as being suitable for disabled people
• The Holte Spa entrance has no steps and is accessible. Please note, there is a sloped entrance
• Holte Spa has a stone, tiled floor
• The infinity pool is accessible via a set of steps
• There is a door leading from the Thermal Suite to the Spa Garden
• The Jacuzzi in the Holte Spa Garden is accessible via a set of steps

What are the food and drink options at The Swan Hotel?

The inn's main restaurant offers a homely atmosphere, and quirky menus using locally-sourced ingredients at lunch and dinner. The Brasserie offers a more formal experience, and they serve a superb afternoon tea.

How many treatment rooms are there at The Swan Hotel?

There are five treatment rooms, where therapists use TEMPLESPA products.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in time is 3pm, check-out time is 11am. The Health Club and pool are open Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm. Spa treatments are available daily from 10am to 6pm, and thermal journey access is from 10am to 8pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.