Our hand-picked selection of lodges, pods and indulgent glamping tents feature every modern convenience you could ever need, plus a few added Leisure Resorts luxuries.
We’re in the perfect location for exploring the many walks and attractions nearby, there is just so much to see and do!
If you’re looking for a pet-friendly hot tub holiday in the Lake District, then look no further. Our stunning holiday park has everything you need to make memories which will last a lifetime.
We’re delighted to announce that Ullswater Heights has won the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, and has won two awards as part of the Leisure Resorts Group in the 2024 British Travel Awards.
The Ullswater Heights team has also been continuing with their conservation efforts throughout the year, and have recently completed the David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous Pledge for Nature: Home Sweet Home Challenge. This has involved creating a variety of safe habitats for the diverse on-park wildlife.
Visit our very own lakeside bar and restaurant and experience a menu of delicious home-made classics, created from locally sourced Lakeland ingredients.
With our retractable roof, you can enjoy dining alfresco looking over our tranquil lake.
If you’re in the mood for pizza then you’ll enjoy watching your pizza being made and cooked in the wood-fired oven.
Our nine-hole Adventure Golf course provides entertainment for the whole family!
Free for all our guests to use, simply collect your clubs, a ball and enjoy.
Every accommodation type at Ullswater Heights comes complete with its very own hot tub out on the decking, so you can enjoy the relaxing and restorative effects of soaking in the warm bubbles whilst listening to the peaceful sounds of nature.
Pour yourself a glass of something special, sink into your bubbling hot tub and gaze up in wonder at the starry night sky.
Located next to our reception, Farmer Jacks is the on-site shop at Ullswater Heights.
Guests will find a variety of holiday essentials here along with a selection of locally sourced Cumbrian produce.
Ullswater Heights is home to one of the largest populations of great crested newt in Cumbria, we have constructed a ‘newt hotel’ and four ponds for this protected species and other amphibians to live safely.
Badgers frequently pay us a visit, snuffling for earthworms in the surrounding fields.
We are also lucky enough to have a resident barn owl and a peregrine falcon, so keep an eye out for these beautiful birds swooping overhead during your stay.
3 miles from Ullswater Heights
Known as one of the most beautiful stately homes in the North West of England, Dalemain is an extremely special place to visit, where you’ll be left in awe of the tranquil gardens and woodland walks. What’s more – you’ll be able to pick up some of the ‘world’s best marmalade’.
4 miles from Ullswater Heights
Built at the end of the 14th century, the imposing ruins of Penrith Castle stand as a lasting monument to medieval times and the battles between the English and the Scots. The castle was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard Duke of Gloucester, who later became King Richard III, who resided at the castle between 1471 and 1485.
6 miles from Ullswater Heights
An award-winning Lakeland attraction, the ‘Steamer’ offers the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise across ‘England’s most beautiful lake’ with some of the most famous and iconic walks in the National Park. Hop on at Pooley Bridge and explore our beautiful surrounds.
7 miles from Ullswater Heights
A simply wonderful way to take in Ullswater and the surrounding areas. Park Foot Pony Trekking offers fully supervised riding adventures for young and old alike. Whether you’re a learner or experienced rider, there will be a pony trek suitable for you, plus all equipment is complimentary, along with waterproofs if required.
2 miles from Ullswater Heights
One of the largest and well-known visitor attractions in Cumbria, The Rheged Centre is where ‘the arts meet good food, family and fun’. Open all year round, the Centre offers visitors something for all ages, including a huge six storey high cinema screen, which regularly shows selected films of interest.
Did you know that we have two award-winning sister parks in the most breathtaking locations North Yorkshire has to offer?
Ullswater Heights is a 5-star Lake District holiday park at Silver Howe, Newbiggin, Penrith, CA11 0JB — set inside the Lake District National Park, a short drive from Ullswater itself (“England’s most beautiful lake”). It’s two miles from The Rheged Centre, four miles from Penrith, six miles from Pooley Bridge and within reach of Keswick, Helvellyn and the wider Cumbrian fells, making it one of the best-located hot tub holiday parks in the North Lakes.
Yes — every accommodation type at Ullswater Heights comes with its own private hot tub on the decking, including our hot tub lodges, glamping pods, safari tents and wellness retreats. Pour yourself a glass of something special, sink into the warm bubbles, and listen to the peaceful sounds of nature in the heart of the Lake District. You won’t find a stay here without a hot tub.
You can book a wide range of hot tub holiday accommodation at Ullswater Heights — including holiday lodges (Coniston, Keswick, Grasmere, Helvellyn, Blencathra Family, Scafell), Pods by the Lake, Family Safari Tents, Wellness Retreats and Waters Edge lodges. Lodges sleep 2 to 8+, with 1–4 bedrooms and 1–2 bathrooms. Every option comes with hot tub access included.
Yes — Ullswater Heights is one of the Lake District’s best pet-friendly hot tub holiday parks. We have dog-friendly lodges available, and the location is hard to beat for dog owners: lakeside walks at Ullswater, fell trails up Helvellyn and Catbells, easy walks at Pooley Bridge and dog-friendly cafés nearby. Guests can use our secure dog agility field and dog wash facilities free of charge too. If you’re searching for pet-friendly lodges with hot tubs in the Lake District, Ullswater Heights is the answer.
The Waters Edge Retreats are our boutique one-bedroom lodges sitting right beside the on-park lake — a stylish, modern alternative to a traditional Lake District lodge holiday, each with one bedroom complete with a slipper bath at the foot of the bed, a bathroom, kitchenette and private hot tub. They’re perfect for couples who are looking for an extra special, romantic lodge holiday with a hot tub in the Lake District.
Our Family Safari Tents are a true glamping experience in the Lake District — large canvas safari tents with three bedrooms, a bathroom, a proper bed setup (not airbeds), full cooking facilities and your own hot tub on the deck outside. They’re a brilliant fit for families who want a hot tub safari tent holiday with all the Lake District scenery and none of the wet groundsheet drama.
There’s an entire National Park on your doorstep. You can cruise “England’s most beautiful lake” on the Ullswater Steamers from Pooley Bridge (6 miles), wander the gardens at Dalemain Mansion (3 miles), explore Penrith Castle (4 miles), watch a film on the six-storey cinema screen at The Rheged Centre (2 miles), or try Park Foot Pony Trekking (7 miles). For walkers, Helvellyn, Catbells and Aira Force are all within easy striking distance.
The Lake House is our lakeside on-park bar and restaurant, with a retractable roof for alfresco dining looking over the lake. The menu features homemade classics made with locally sourced Cumbrian ingredients, plus wood-fired pizzas cooked in front of you in the outdoor pizza oven. It’s a brilliant spot for everything from a sunny lakeside lunch to a celebratory dinner without leaving the park.
Yes — Ullswater Heights is open year-round for hot tub holidays. The Lake District is beautiful in every season: summer for the fells and Ullswater Steamers, autumn for golden valleys, winter for snow on Blencathra and stargazing from your hot tub, and spring for waterfalls and daffodils. The hot tubs run 365 days a year, regardless of the weather.
You can book a stay at Ullswater Heights directly with us at booking.leisureresorts.co.uk/ullswater-heights or by calling 01768 800 857. Use the search bar on the holidays page to set your dates, party size (adults, children, babies and pets) and preferred duration — from a 1-night stay up to 21 nights, with flexibility on dates if you’re not fixed on a specific weekend. Booking direct gives you our best available rate and avoids third-party booking fees.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing short break or to own a luxury lodge, our multi-award-winning, beautifully maintained parks offer family-friendly facilities and 5-star service, all designed to make your stay exceptional time after time.
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