A Lake District spa has been named the best in the North West.
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, at Windermere, won the accolade in the 2025 Good Spa Guide regional awards.
The award recognises excellence across the UK spa industry, celebrating those who deliver outstanding guest experiences, world-class facilities and exceptional levels of care.
Low Wood is run by English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues.
Organised in partnership with spa services provider ESPA and with Elemis as sponsor, the Good Spa Guide Best Spa in the North West award was based on the organisation’s bubble rating assessments, along with expert insights and opinions from visitors to the venues, known as spa spies.
The awards judges commented on Low Wood Bay’s calm spaces, which soak up Windermere’s tranquillity, with its panoramic views and surrounding fells elevating the whole spa experience for guests.
Gary Tennant, of English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, said: “It was great to attend the awards and fantastic to come top in the region.
“The finalists were chosen through rigorous appraisal rather than a consumer-voted process. This national recognition underscores our commitment to offering one of the most exceptional spa experiences in the region.
“Last year we were the first in the North West to attain the prestigious Five Bubble Luxury standard from the Good Spa Guide.
“Now we’ve gone a step further, not only because of our fantastic facilities and stunning lakeside location, but also because of our hard-working team.
“This award is a real reflection of the whole team’s efforts, passion and commitment to creating amazing experiences. They are what make Low Wood Bay spa truly special, and I’m incredibly proud of everything they deliver day in, day out.”
The hotel group’s operations director Michael Kay added: “Standing out in such a competitive category is a testament to the dedication, expertise and passion of our spa team, who consistently go above and beyond to create moments of relaxation, renewal and wellbeing for every guest.
“We are incredibly honoured by this achievement and grateful to our teams, guests and supporters, all of whom helped make it possible.
“This milestone energises us to continue innovating, investing and striving to remain a leading destination for wellbeing in the North West and beyond.”
