The Swan hotel review: This decadent yet unpretentious bolthole has the Lake District’s first spa garden
by Joanna Whitehead
Nov 16, 2023
4 minutes
In a nutshell: A family-friendly Lakes bolthole with an exceptional spa and CBD treatments.
The neighbourhood
Benefiting from a picturesque riverside location, complete with gliding swans, grassy terrace and a 15th-century stone bridge, The Swan is conveniently located at the foot of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from the M6. Lake Windermere is a mile away, with Kendall to the east and Ambleside to the north. For a laid-back induction to the region, hop on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway, located five minutes away, for a slice of nostalgia and some glorious scenery.
The look
The Swan began life in the 17th-century as a coaching inn, but has evolved dramatically in
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