Broughton in Furness Travel Guide

Name: Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Price range: £147
Rating: 8.6

Tourist Guide

A horrible drive up to the fort but well worth it!

About the fort:

The fort is entered through its main (south) gate, which, like those in the eastern and western walls, had two carriageways; the north gate had just one, presumably because of its precipitous location. The walls of the fort are of stone, although an internal bank of earth may have given access to the wall-walk and to the internal guard towers at the four corners, which have no entrances at ground level and were later additions.

About the fort:

The fort at Hardknott was established early in the second century AD: a fragmentary inscription, dating from the reign of the Emperor Hadrian (117–38), from the south gate records the garrison as the Fourth Cohort of Dalmatians, from the Balkans. The fort was demilitarised in the late 130s, when the Romans reoccupied southern Scotland, but was regarrisoned under Marcus Aurelius in the 160s; it was finally abandoned very early in the third century. Objects found around the fort suggest that thereafter its ruins offered temporary shelter to passing patrols and travellers.

About the fort:

Barracks normally occupied the remainder of the fort; at Hardknott, however, no traces of these remain, although the front of the fort possibly contained barracks of stone and timber. At the rear, building would have been extremely difficult owing to the uneven ground, and the soldiers may have been housed in leather tents, remnants of which have been recovered in excavations. The parade-ground, where the garrison exercised and practised drill manoeuvres, lies on a plateau about 218 yards (200 metres) to the east.

Photograph of Water Yeat Bridge, carrying a road over the River Lickle, Cumbria, England

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Lakes Hotel and Spa

Kendal Road Windermere England

£143

24 Mar - 25 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,250 reviews)

If you book via hotels.com you will be charged extra just to park at the property.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Lake Road Ambleside England

£205

2 Apr - 3 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (892 reviews)

Underwhelming. This is a very ordinary hotel, despite the hot tubs, pool and spa. The decor is vile, all dull browns with turquoise. In the “Troutbeck” room there is a nasty trip hazard into the bathroom. A stubbed toe was annoying but a cracked skull would have been more so. Tip: if it’s not fixed ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Lakeside Hotel & Spa

Newby Bridge Ulverston England

£147

19 Mar - 20 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)

Highly recommend this hotel lovely friendly staff on-site car park has chargers for electric vehicle vehicles. Fantastic spa and swimming pool food was superb in the two restaurants. It’s right at the south of Lake Windermere so literally you can walk over to the ferry to do a ferry cruise to Ambleside ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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Lind End cottage warm, comfortable and inviting, super views

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Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Broughton in Furness. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions St Mary Magdalene's Church and Coniston Water ...

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The Lodge, Kendal Road Windermere England

Stay at this golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre are ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)

The room and staff were fine but we had no hot water for about 16 hours and had to use another apartment to shower which was not great.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments

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Stay at this aparthotel in Ulverston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Laurel and Hardy Museum and Ulverston Leisure ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)

Absolutely wonderful stay! The apartment we stayed in was immaculately clean, really well presented with a well equipped kitchen. Bathroom was spotless, the shower was brilliant! Convenient parking opposite and located in the centre. Great place to visit, with lovely shops, bars, cafes and restaurants ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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