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North Lakes Hotel & Spa

Google (2261) 4.4
Tripadvisor (1984) 4.1
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Visitors frequently praise the hotel's friendly and helpful staff, the pleasant atmosphere, and the quality of the spa treatments, with specific mentions of Aggie. However, some guests noted issues with cleanliness in the bathrooms and on bed linen, and one review mentioned a smell in certain areas of the pool.

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Address
Ullswater Rd, Penrith CA11 8QT, UK
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Phone
01768 868111
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Website
www.northlakeshotel.co.uk

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About this place North Lakes Hotel & Spa

North Lakes Hotel & Spa is a large mainstream hotel on Ullswater Road in Penrith, close to junction 40 of the M6. It has a spa with an indoor pool and gym, a restaurant, and conference rooms, so expect business groups as well as leisure guests. It is listed as gay-friendly, not as a gay venue. The Google rating is 4.4 from about 2,260 reviews. Ullswater is around 15 minutes' drive west, and Penrith station on the West Coast Main Line is within reach, so you can get here without a car.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Pool Spa Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.4
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2,261 reviews

Based on 2,261 Google reviews.

Ruth Todd
Ruth Todd Jun 2026
★★★★★

Amazing meal at FYR tonight! Food was delicious, our waiter Sam was execellent and extremely attentive. The head chef Steven Berry went our of his way to make us feel extra special when he knew we were celebrating our 20th anniversary. Overall an amazing stay and we will definitely visit again.

Steven Purpose28
Steven Purpose28 Jun 2026
★★★★★

Enjoying a fabulous stay and dining experience here this evening. Chef Steven has been particularly welcoming and insightful in his dining recommendations. Will definitely return 👌🏻

H H
H H Jun 2026
★★★★★

Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff. Good food in an attractive building. We enjoyed our breakfast and dinner. Thank you

Anthony Holmes
Anthony Holmes Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great place to stay, unwind and to enjoy. Manager Sam has to be one of the most decent managers that I've ever had dealings with. Sunny is a very helpful and (clearly) enthusiastic member of the team - his welcome to the group was well received.

Apocalypse Pig
Apocalypse Pig Jun 2026
★★★★★

Stunning place, really beautiful area to be based. Just finished walking Hadrian's wall and absolutely knackered, so very happy to have an amazing room and shower. The restaurant was so good as well, Chef Steven recommended the fillet steak with the blue cheese sauce and oh damn he wasn't wrong, best meal I've had in forever. 10/10 would definitely recommend 😁

Winding Roots
Winding Roots Jun 2026
★★★★★

Lovely beautiful hotel, with amazing staff! Had a great stay!

Harry Kirzynowski (Kirzy)
Harry Kirzynowski (Kirzy) Jun 2026
★★★★★

Had an amazing stay. Lovely & peaceful. Amazing food too!!

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Last updated on 25 October 2026

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