Whitewater Hotel & Spa

Whitewater Hotel & Spa - A riverside 3-star hotel with a leisure club, spa, and modern British dining

Set on the banks of the River Leven in Newby Bridge, Whitewater Hotel & Spa features 38 rooms, including doubles, singles, classic riverview rooms, and four-poster options. Many accommodations offer views of the river and include en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. The Riverside Restaurant serves a full English or continental breakfast, along with seasonal menus blending modern British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. The Dolly Blue Bar & Grill provides family-friendly dining, including a children's menu. Guests receive complimentary access to Cascades Leisure Club, featuring an indoor heated pool, gym, sauna, and outdoor hot tub. The Elemis-branded Cascades Spa offers treatments such as massages, facials, and a Rasul mud ritual. Whitewater Hotel & Spa is a 3-minute walk from Lakeland Motor Museum and 10 minutes from Haverthwaite Steam Railway, which connects to Lakeside and Windermere cruises.

Pros

The riverside location provides scenic views and proximity to Lakeland Motor Museum.

Complimentary access to Cascades Leisure Club, including an indoor pool and fitness facilities.

Elemis-branded spa treatments, including an outdoor hot tub overlooking the river.

Family-friendly dining at Dolly Blue Bar & Grill with a dedicated children's menu.

Cons

Some rooms require stairs to access, with limited ground-floor accommodations.

The closest major lake, Windermere, is a short drive away.