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5-star hotels in Ulverston
This shortlist gathers the 5-star hotels and self-catering properties in and around Ulverston, from a country guest house to lakeside cottages. It is for travellers who want a top-class base for the southern Lakes, Coniston Water and the Cumbrian coast.
Staying in Ulverston
Ulverston is a relaxed market town known as the birthplace of Stan Laurel, with a regular street market, the Lanternhouse arts centre and the Ulverston Dickensian Festival in November. The Ulverston Canal, once a busy waterway, is now a quiet spot for walks, and the town works well as a base for the southern Lakes, Coniston Water and the Cumbrian coast.
The 5-star places on this list sit outside the town centre rather than in it, in the surrounding countryside and villages. Several addresses name Backbarrow and the Bigland Hall estate, others Brow Edge Road, plus Bouth, Otter Tarn, Lindal In Furness and Lowick Green; the nearest to the centre is 1.4 km away and the furthest 8.9 km. That makes them best for couples and families with a car who want space, gardens and quiet, and for short breaks built around walking, the coast and the Lakes rather than a town-centre stay.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Knoll
Lakeside, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereSet in Lakeside, The Knoll is the rare 5-star address in Ulverston with its own restaurant and bar, so dinner never needs a drive. Air conditioning and free car parking make it easy in any season, and a garden and terrace give you somewhere to sit after a day out. Couples and guests who want full service rather than self-catering will get the most from it. The hotel sits 8.9 km from the centre.
See The KnollHill Crest Country Guest House
Brow Edge Road, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHill Crest Country Guest House suits travellers who want quiet and a garden view rather than a town address. Free Wifi and free car parking cover the practical side, and the lounge is a comfortable spot to end the day. Rooms come with bathrobe, slippers and toiletries. At 6.1 km from Ulverston centre, it works well for couples touring the area by car.
See Hill Crest Country Guest HouseNewby Bridge Country Caravan Park
Canny Hill Newby Bridge, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNewby Bridge Country Caravan Park is built for families and pet owners: pets are allowed, there is a playground for children, and free car parking sits on site. Each unit has a kitchen and dishwasher as well as a patio or balcony, so self-catering is straightforward. It lies 7.8 km from Ulverston centre, and wheelchair accessible accommodation is available.
See Newby Bridge Country Caravan ParkRowan Cottage
Rowan Cottage Bigland Hall Backbarrow, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRowan Cottage is a self-catering base at Bigland Hall in Backbarrow, 5.7 km from Ulverston. A kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher handles longer stays, and the fireplace gives the cottage its character. Families are covered with high chairs, and free car parking takes the stress out of arriving. A jacuzzi and garden round off the 5-star setup.
See Rowan CottageNeddy Cut
Otter Tarn, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNeddy Cut at Otter Tarn pairs 5-star self-catering with things to do on the doorstep: fishing and a golf course are both available. The cottage has a full kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a jacuzzi and fireplace. Cots and high chairs make it practical for families, and pets are not listed as an obstacle. It is 6.6 km from Ulverston centre.
See Neddy CutYew Cottage
Yew Cottage Bigland Hall Backbarrow, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereYew Cottage sits at Bigland Hall in Backbarrow, 5.7 km from the centre of Ulverston. Fishing is available and the cottage itself comes with a jacuzzi, fireplace and garden. The kitchen includes an oven, microwave and dishwasher for self-catering, and cots and high chairs are provided. Free car parking is on site, and the cottage is non smoking throughout.
See Yew CottageThe Lodge
The Lodge Bouth, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Lodge at Bouth is the closest of these 5-star properties to Ulverston at 4.2 km. Pets are allowed, which is unusual at this level, and free car parking is included. Inside you get a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, a fireplace and a jacuzzi. A garden and a DVD player make it comfortable for longer, slower stays.
See The LodgeThe Old Chapel
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Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Old Chapel in Lowick Green is just 1.4 km from Ulverston centre, the nearest 5-star option on this list. Pets are allowed, free car parking is available, and fishing and horse back riding are on offer nearby. A garden and non smoking rooms complete the picture.
See The Old ChapelBishop Fell
Brow Edge Road Backbarrow, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBishop Fell on Brow Edge Road in Backbarrow is 6.1 km from Ulverston and set up for families, with cots and high chairs provided. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, dishwasher and toaster, and there is a fireplace and garden for the evenings. Free car parking is on site and the property is non smoking. A terrace adds outdoor space.
See Bishop FellNo 7 Boutique Apartment
7 London Road Lindal In Furness, Ulverston, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNo 7 Boutique Apartment in Lindal In Furness gives you a kitchen, patio and garden alongside a restaurant and bar, so you can cook or eat out. Express check in is useful if you arrive late, and free Wifi and free car parking are included. Pets are allowed. It is 8.9 km from Ulverston centre, and the sofa bed helps if you are travelling as a group.
See No 7 Boutique Apartment
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knoll | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 8.9 km |
| Hill Crest Country Guest House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 6.1 km |
| Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 7.8 km |
| Rowan Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 5.7 km |
| Neddy Cut | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 6.6 km |
| Yew Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 5.7 km |
| The Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.2 km |
| The Old Chapel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Bishop Fell | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 6.1 km |
| No 7 Boutique Apartment | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 8.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park has a playground, cots and a sofa bed. The Old Chapel, Bishop Fell and Yew Cottage all provide cots and high chairs, and each comes with a kitchen, so families can cook and settle in rather than eat out every night.
Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park · The Old Chapel · Bishop Fell · Yew Cottage
For couples
The Knoll is a 5-star hotel with a bar, restaurant and terrace, and Hill Crest Country Guest House offers bathrobes, slippers and a garden. Rowan Cottage and No 7 Boutique Apartment both have fireplaces and a jacuzzi or bath.
The Knoll · Hill Crest Country Guest House · Rowan Cottage · No 7 Boutique Apartment
Closest to the centre
The Old Chapel is 1.4 km from the centre, The Lodge 4.2 km, and Rowan Cottage and Neddy Cut 5.7 km and 6.6 km. These are the shortest hops into Ulverston for the market, the pubs and the Laurel and Hardy statue.
Where to stay in Ulverston
Backbarrow
It is a countryside base on the southern edge of the Lakes, away from the town centre.
Our picks here: Rowan Cottage · Yew Cottage · Bishop Fell
Brow Edge Road
Brow Edge Road is the address of Hill Crest Country Guest House and of Bishop Fell in Backbarrow. Hill Crest is a 5-star guest house with free wifi and free parking, 6.1 km from the centre; Bishop Fell is a cottage with a fireplace and terrace at the same distance.
Our picks here: Hill Crest Country Guest House · Bishop Fell
Lindal In Furness
No 7 Boutique Apartment sits on London Road in Lindal In Furness, 8.9 km from the centre. It is a 5-star apartment with a fireplace, patio and terrace, pets allowed, and bars and a restaurant in the same building, so you can eat close to where you stay.
Our picks here: No 7 Boutique Apartment
Lowick Green
The Old Chapel stands on Silver Lane in Lowick Green, 1.4 km from Ulverston, making it the closest property here. It is a 5-star conversion with a kitchen, garden, free wifi and free parking, pets allowed, and horse riding and fishing available.
Our picks here: The Old Chapel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Ulverston is reached by road via the A590, which connects to the M6 motorway at junction 36. The town has a railway station on the Furness Line, with services to Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster and Preston; from London and the south, trains run to Lancaster or Preston, where you change for Ulverston. The nearest major airport is Manchester, about two hours by car. Once in Ulverston, the town centre is compact and walkable. Local buses serve the surrounding villages and the Lake District, taxis are available, and cycling is popular on quieter roads.
When to go
The best time to visit Ulverston is from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is mild and the days are longer, and summer brings occasional festivals and outdoor events. Winter can be cold and wet, but the town's pubs and cafes remain welcoming. If you enjoy festive atmospheres, the Dickensian Festival in late November is a highlight.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Ulverston town centre?
The Old Chapel on Silver Lane in Lowick Green, 1.4 km from the centre. The Lodge is 4.2 km away, Rowan Cottage and Yew Cottage 5.7 km, and Hill Crest Country Guest House and Bishop Fell 6.1 km.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Every property on this list offers free car parking, including The Knoll, Hill Crest Country Guest House, The Lodge, The Old Chapel and No 7 Boutique Apartment, so a car is a practical option here.
Can I bring my dog?
Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, The Lodge, The Old Chapel and No 7 Boutique Apartment all allow pets. The Knoll, Hill Crest Country Guest House and the other cottages on this list do not allow pets.
Which places have a jacuzzi?
Rowan Cottage, Neddy Cut, Yew Cottage and The Lodge each list a jacuzzi among their facilities.
Are there family-friendly options with cots?
Yes. Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Yew Cottage, The Old Chapel, Bishop Fell and Neddy Cut all provide cots, and Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, Yew Cottage, Bishop Fell and Neddy Cut also have high chairs.
Which is best for a short break without cooking?
The Knoll is a 5-star hotel with a restaurant, bar and breakfast, 8.9 km from the centre. No 7 Boutique Apartment has a restaurant and bar in the same building. All other properties here are self-catering with kitchens.
Can I walk into Ulverston from any of these?
The Old Chapel is 1.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. The Lodge at 4.2 km is the next closest; the rest are 5.7 km or more away, so most guests will drive in.
Which properties have outdoor space?
Almost all have a garden. The Knoll, Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, No 7 Boutique Apartment, Rowan Cottage and Bishop Fell also have a terrace, and No 7 Boutique Apartment and Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park have a patio or balcony.