If your idea of heaven involves outdoor infinity pools, killer views and a robe-on-all-day dress code, then Low Wood Bay should shoot straight to the top of your wishlist. Sitting right on the shores of Windermere with the Langdale Pikes rising in the background, this luxe bolthole manages to strike that elusive balance between full-blown relaxation retreat and activity-packed Lakes escape.

Part of the English Lakes collection, the resort has undergone a major transformation in recent years and now feels polished and contemporary without losing its warm Cumbrian charm. Rooms range from stylish and comfortable Resort Rooms to the more luxurious Winander Club suites, which come with standalone baths with views across to the lake or fells and exclusive lounge access.

But let’s be honest — the real draw is the spa. Slip on your robe and tootle over to its balmy infinity pools and steaming hot tubs overlooking Windermere – and you’ll fall head over heels. The entire set-up is remarkably well thought out, and you can potter between the pools, saunas, herbal lounge and coconut steam room — all with floor-to-ceiling fell views. And if you’re here during sunset? Well, you’ll be able to sip a cocktail whilst floating in the pool and gazing across to amethyst skies.

Food-wise, Blue Smoke on the Bay is its buzzy lakeside restaurant, where a young, passionate team rustles up wood-fired dishes, while The W is more refined, with seasonal British dishes served to diners in its cavernous dining space. Oh and there’s also a marina, watersports centre and easy access to some insanely beautiful walking routes if you can tear yourself away from the thermal pools.

In short? Whether you’re planning a romantic spa break, luxe girls’ weekend or a restorative post-hike reset, Low Wood Bay delivers five-star scenery with a laid-back atmosphere that keeps people coming back again and again.