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4-star hotels in Ulverston
A shortlist of the 4-star hotels and serviced stays in and around Ulverston, from town-centre apartments to country houses out towards Newby Bridge and Graythwaite. It is for travellers who want a comfortable base for the southern Lakes, the Cumbrian coast and Ulverston's own festivals and market.
Staying in Ulverston
Ulverston is a market town known as the birthplace of Stan Laurel, with a street market, the Lanternhouse arts centre and the Dickensian Festival each November. The Ulverston Canal, once a working waterway, is now a quiet place for walks, and the town works well as a base for Coniston Water, the southern Lakes and the Cumbrian coast. It sits outside the Lake District National Park but close to its southern boundary.
The stays on this shortlist are spread around the town and its surroundings rather than in one quarter. Several addresses are in Ulverston itself, on The Gill, Stanley Street, Daltongate, Cavendish Street, Soutergate, Stockbridge Lane and Ironworks Road, while others lie further out at Newby Bridge, Kirkby In Furness, Lowick Green, Graythwaite and Satterthwaite. That makes the list suit couples and short-break visitors who want to walk to the shops and pubs, and families or groups who prefer space, parking and a countryside setting within a short drive of town.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Warehouse
The Gill, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star self-catering base on The Gill with 4.6 out of 5 from 824 guests, The Warehouse suits families and pet owners who want space and a kitchen — dishwasher, oven, washing machine and microwave included — rather than a hotel room. Golf, tennis, fishing and horse riding are on hand, and a car rental service and shuttle service make it easy to head out. The centre sits 4.9 km away.
See The WarehouseThe Swan Hotel and Spa
The Swan Hotel Newby Bridge, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFor a full resort stay, The Swan Hotel and Spa pairs a 4-star rating with 4.3 out of 5 from 3333 guests on the edge of Newby Bridge. An indoor pool, jacuzzi and fitness centre cover wet afternoons, while the lake, garden and beach nearby give the setting. Family rooms, a games room and pets allowed make it work for households; free parking and free wifi remove the practical fuss. The centre is 7.8 km away.
See The Swan Hotel and Spa1 Laurel Court
Stanley Street, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFamilies and pet owners get a practical 4-star self-catering flat at 1 Laurel Court on Stanley Street, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 43 reviews. A full kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave supports longer stays, family rooms and high chairs suit children, and there is free wifi, free parking and a terrace. Golf is nearby. It sits 4.8 km from the centre.
See 1 Laurel CourtLow Hall Farm
Kirkby In Furness, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereLow Hall Farm is a 4-star farm stay at Kirkby In Furness with a perfect 5.0 out of 5 from its single review, so book expecting quiet and few fellow guests. Breakfast is served and coffee is provided, and guests share a garden, free parking and free internet access in the lounge. Pets are not allowed, which keeps things calm. The centre is 6.7 km away.
See Low Hall FarmLakes End Country Guest House
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Newby Bridge, Lakes End Country Guest House is a 4-star guest house for travellers who want a garden and fitness centre alongside free wifi and free parking. Bathrooms come with hairdryers and toiletries, coffee is available, and the property has fewer than 10 floors. Note that a surcharge applies. It stands 7.8 km from the centre.
See Lakes End Country Guest HouseLow Graythwaite Hall Country House
Graythwaite Nr. Hawkshead, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereLow Graythwaite Hall Country House is a 4-star country house near Hawkshead for guests who want a bar and lounge, a banquet room and breakfast, plus coffee, free wifi and free parking. A garden and concierge service add to the stay, with housekeeping, hairdryers and toiletries provided. It lies 10.7 km from the centre.
See Low Graythwaite Hall Country HouseLonsdale House Boutique Apartments
Daltongate, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereLonsdale House Boutique Apartments on Daltongate offers 4-star apartment living 5.0 km from the centre, with kitchenettes and full kitchens for guests who plan to cook. Bike rental, a golf course and a picnic area cover days out, while breakfast in room, concierge and luggage storage handle the details. Bathrobes and toiletries, family rooms, cots and wheelchair access make it flexible for couples, families and pet owners.
See Lonsdale House Boutique ApartmentsCs Serviced Apartments
1E Cavendish Street, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCs Serviced Apartments on Cavendish Street is a 4-star option 5.2 km from the centre for guests who want free wifi, parking, housekeeping and luggage storage, with wheelchair access. Fishing and horse riding are within reach. Facilities are few, so choose it for a straightforward serviced-apartment stay rather than on-site leisure.
See Cs Serviced ApartmentsLyndhurst Guest House
Newby Bridge Windermere Cumbria, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLyndhurst Guest House at Newby Bridge is a 4-star guest house with breakfast, coffee, a garden and free parking, plus free wifi. Housekeeping, hairdryers, toiletries and towels are provided, and there are between 1 and 50 rooms. Luggage storage helps on arrival or departure days. It is 7.8 km from the centre.
See Lyndhurst Guest HousePomona
Pomona Lowick Green Lowick Green La12 8Dx United Kingdom Ulverston, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePomona is the closest 4-star stay on this list at 2.0 km from the centre, in Lowick Green. It suits guests who want an on-site restaurant and a conference hall, with lunch served and lifts for upper floors. Rooms are non-smoking and pets are not allowed. Free wifi and free parking are included.
See PomonaLower Gill Gardens Penthouse
47 The Gill, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLower Gill Gardens Penthouse on The Gill is a 4-star penthouse 4.8 km from the centre for guests who want free wifi and free parking with wheelchair access. A microwave, refrigerator and TV are provided, and housekeeping keeps the place in order. It is a simple, self-contained choice when you would rather stay in than use hotel facilities.
See Lower Gill Gardens PenthouseHawthorn Cottage Ulverston
4 Stockbridge Lane, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHawthorn Cottage Ulverston at 4 Stockbridge Lane is a 4-star cottage 5.0 km from the centre for pet owners, since pets are allowed. Non-smoking rooms, a garden, free wifi, internet access and free parking are provided. It is a compact base for guests who want their own front door and easy parking rather than shared hotel services.
See Hawthorn Cottage UlverstonNumber Thirty Nine
39 Soutergate, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNumber Thirty Nine on Soutergate is a 4-star house 4.8 km from the centre for families and self-caterers: a kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine, plus high chairs and a garden. Golf is nearby, and there is free parking. Bathroom, TV, shower and smoke detector cover the essentials.
See Number Thirty NineRiver View
32 Ironworks Ironworks Road, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRiver View on Ironworks Road is a 4-star property 5.9 km from the centre with a kitchen including dishwasher, oven and microwave, and free parking. Fishing is available locally, and the accommodation is non-smoking with bathroom, shower, TV and smoke detector. It suits guests who want to cook and come and go by car.
See River ViewCherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite
Cherry Tree Cottage At Satterthwaite, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite is a 4-star cottage 10.1 km from the centre, set up for families with cots, high chairs, a garden and a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and washing machine. Rooms are non-smoking, parking is available, and hairdryer, shower, TV and smoke detector are provided.
See Cherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Warehouse | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | 4.9 km |
| The Swan Hotel and Spa | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.8 km |
| 1 Laurel Court | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 4.8 km |
| Low Hall Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 6.7 km |
| Lakes End Country Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 7.8 km |
| Low Graythwaite Hall Country House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 10.7 km |
| Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.0 km |
| Cs Serviced Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 5.2 km |
| Lyndhurst Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 7.8 km |
| Pomona | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Lower Gill Gardens Penthouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.8 km |
| Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 5.0 km |
| Number Thirty Nine | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.8 km |
| River View | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 5.9 km |
| Cherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 10.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These four make family stays easier. 1 Laurel Court and Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments have family rooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, cots and high chairs, and both offer free parking. The Swan Hotel and Spa adds family rooms, an indoor pool and a games room, while Lakes End Country Guest House provides free parking and a fitness centre for guests who want a simple countryside base.
1 Laurel Court · Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments · Lakes End Country Guest House · The Swan Hotel and Spa
For pets
Pets are welcome at The Warehouse, The Swan Hotel and Spa, 1 Laurel Court, Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments and Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston. The Warehouse and 1 Laurel Court add kitchens, so feeding and settling a dog is straightforward, while Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston and The Swan Hotel and Spa both have gardens. Note that Low Hall Farm and Pomona do not allow pets.
The Warehouse · The Swan Hotel and Spa · 1 Laurel Court · Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments · Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston
Closest to the centre
If you want to be near Ulverston's shops, pubs and the Laurel and Hardy statue, these are the nearest options. The Warehouse, 1 Laurel Court, Lower Gill Gardens Penthouse and Number Thirty Nine all sit on or just off The Gill, while Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston, Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments and Cs Serviced Apartments are on Stockbridge Lane, Daltongate and Cavendish Street.
The Warehouse · 1 Laurel Court · Lower Gill Gardens Penthouse · Number Thirty Nine · Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston · Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
Top-rated pick
The Warehouse scores 4.6 out of 5 from 824 reviews, The Swan Hotel and Spa scores 4.3 from 3333 reviews, and 1 Laurel Court scores 4.2 from 43 reviews. The Warehouse and 1 Laurel Court are self-catering in style, while The Swan Hotel and Spa offers a spa, pool and fitness centre.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Ulverston town centre?
Pomona is the nearest at 2.0 km from the centre, followed by The Warehouse, 1 Laurel Court and Number Thirty Nine at 4.8 km, The Swan Hotel and Spa's neighbours on The Gill at 4.8 to 4.9 km, and Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments and Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston at 5.0 km.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Swan Hotel and Spa, 1 Laurel Court, Low Hall Farm, Lakes End Country Guest House, Low Graythwaite Hall Country House, Lyndhurst Guest House, Pomona, Lower Gill Gardens Penthouse, Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston, Number Thirty Nine, River View and Cherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at The Warehouse, The Swan Hotel and Spa, 1 Laurel Court, Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments and Hawthorn Cottage Ulverston. Pets are not allowed at Low Hall Farm or Pomona, so those two are the ones to avoid if you are travelling with a dog.
Are there hotels with a pool or spa?
The Swan Hotel and Spa is the one to choose for this: it lists an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, massage, fitness centre, garden and games room. No other 4-star property on this shortlist lists a pool, so it is the clear pick for a spa break.
Which hotels work best for families?
1 Laurel Court and Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments list family rooms, cots and high chairs, and both have kitchens or kitchenettes. The Swan Hotel and Spa adds family rooms, a pool and a games room, and Lakes End Country Guest House offers free parking and a fitness centre.
Which hotel is the top-rated pick?
The Warehouse scores 4.6 out of 5 from 824 reviews, The Swan Hotel and Spa scores 4.3 from 3333 reviews, and 1 Laurel Court scores 4.2 from 43 reviews. Low Hall Farm also shows 5.0 out of 5, but from a single review.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast appears at Low Hall Farm, Low Graythwaite Hall Country House and Lyndhurst Guest House, and breakfast in room is listed at The Swan Hotel and Spa and Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments. The self-catering properties, such as The Warehouse, 1 Laurel Court and River View, have kitchens instead.
Which hotels are furthest from the centre?
Low Graythwaite Hall Country House is the furthest at 10.7 km, followed by Cherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite at 10.1 km, then The Swan Hotel and Spa, Lakes End Country Guest House and Lyndhurst Guest House at Newby Bridge, all at 7.8 km from Ulverston's centre.