Elemis Spa in Ambleside at the Salutation Hotel
A Sanctuary in the Heart of the Lake District
Tucked away in the centre of Ambleside, just moments from Lake Windermere, Waterfall Spa at the Salutation Hotel offers a restorative escape in one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.
Whether you’ve spent the day walking the fells, cruising Lake Windermere or simply exploring the charm of Ambleside town centre, our Elemis spa in Ambleside provides space to slow down, switch off and truly unwind.
Here, fresh Lakeland air meets expert wellbeing and every stay becomes more restorative.
Spa Facilities in Ambleside
As one of the few hotels in Ambleside with spa and leisure facilities, Waterfall Spa offers everything you need to relax and recharge.
Our spa facilities include:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hydrotherapy features
- Relaxation areas
- Fully equipped gym
Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful spa break in the Lake District or recovering after a day of hiking, our facilities are designed to complement both active adventures and quiet escapes.
Hotel residents enjoy access throughout their stay, and day visitors are warmly welcomed with pre-booked spa experiences.
Elemis Spa Treatments
At the heart of Waterfall Spa is our partnership with Elemis, the renowned British skincare brand known for its results-driven and sensorial therapies.
Scroll on for our Elemis spa treatments in Ambleside.
Massages
Deeply restorative full-body and targeted massages designed to ease tension after Lake District walks and travel.
Facials
Expert skin therapies using Elemis’s advanced formulas to hydrate, brighten and rebalance.
Body Treatments
Exfoliating scrubs, wraps and rituals that renew tired muscles and restore a sense of wellbeing.
Each treatment is delivered by experienced therapists in a calm and welcoming environment because true relaxation is both physical and restorative.
Swim & Gym
Wellbeing at Waterfall Spa isn’t only about slowing down.
Our heated indoor pool is ideal for gentle laps or peaceful floating, while our gym provides space for maintaining your routine during your Lake District stay.
Whether you begin your morning with a swim before exploring Ambleside, or finish your day with a workout followed by the sauna, everything you need is under one roof.
A Spa Hotel in Ambleside, Perfectly Placed
Few spa hotels in the Lake District offer such a central location.
At the Salutation Hotel, you’re perfectly positioned in Ambleside town centre close to Lake Windermere, walking routes, independent shops and cafés yet with a sanctuary of calm waiting just inside.
It’s this balance of adventure and restoration that makes Waterfall Spa so special.
Plan Your Visit
Waterfall Spa is open to both hotel residents and day guests. Advance booking is recommended for treatments and spa day packages.
For availability, pricing and reservations, contact our spa team or book online.
After a day exploring the Lake District, there’s nothing more restorative than returning to warmth, water and wellbeing at Waterfall Spa.
