Swarthmoor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Swarthmoor

Lakes Hotel and Spa
"Lovely stay. Beautiful location and the room upgrade just topped it off nicely. Would definitely recommend and will be staying again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
"Just ok all round.."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
"Really amazing stay. Just one downside was the lack of air conditioning. Then again it was 31 degrees outside. Will 100% stay again"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Pine Lake Resort
"Stay was fabulous but I was expecting lake side villa as per photoes and my aploted house was far down from the lake so, I could barely enjoy the view."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
"Beautiful main building & was surprised when I was told that I wasn't sleeping in the main building, but was put in timeshare property around the back. But tbf they, like most timeshare property were stunning very large, self catering apartments."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
"Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024
Popular places to visit

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Sit in the front compartment and learn to operate this steam train, while capturing photos of the delightful Lake District scenery.

Lakes Aqaurium
Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.

Fell Foot Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fell Foot Park, a lovely green space in Staveley-in-Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeland Motor Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum during your trip to Backbarrow. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Learn about the local history of Ulverston when you spend time at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Laurel and Hardy Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Laurel and Hardy Museum during your trip to Ulverston. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Full day tour of the Lake District with Chinese Translation


