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Waterton Park Hotel

Walton Hall, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PW

From £45.00 £35.00 per person

Our customer rating: 5/5

About

Fairytale getaway: found! Revel in lakeside luxury at this Georgian mansion in Yorkshire. You’ll find it just outside the charming village of Walton, yet only four miles from culture-packed Wakefield. Nestled in rolling parkland and surrounded by a championship golf course, you can easily lose a weekend wrapped in its charms.

Waterton Park has a unique set-up, boasting rooms in both a modern, purpose-built hotel on ‘the mainland’ and in the Grade-II listed Walton Hall. The latter sits proudly in the middle of the on-site lake, accessed by a romantic footbridge that’s lit up at night. Both offer jaw-dropping views as standard. But if the breathtaking panoramas don’t blow you away, the outdoor hot tubs will!

The Bazaar spa features a lake-level indoor pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room. At this haven within a haven you can enjoy Elemis rituals from four tranquil treatment rooms. But the jewel in the crown has to be the outdoor hot tubs. Nothing beats a good soak in the bubbles while you listen to the birdsong.

Thought to be the world’s first nature reserve, the estate was once owned by legendary naturalist Charles Waterton. But although you’ll find Waterton’s eccentric heritage at every turn, the hotel’s 65 rooms and suites are full of contemporary amenities. Check into a Deluxe room, lie back on your modern four-poster bed and gaze out on those breathtaking views.

Besides the spa, there’s a well-equipped gym and a walking trail that lets you learn more about the hotel’s history. If that’s not enough to keep you busy, the culture-packed town of Wakefield is on your doorstep. It’s fast becoming known as the UK’s unofficial city of sculpture, thanks to the huge Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Hepworth Wakefield, a gallery with striking gardens overlooking the River Calder.

Take a trip to the National Coal Mining Museum or mooch about the markets and independent shops. But when you’ve finished exploring for the day, decadent dining at Waterton Park Hotel awaits. Settle in for an aperitif at the lounge, then sample some comfort food at the Grand Café before you drift off to bed. A trip to Waterton Park lets you switch off and enjoy a well-deserved dose of Yorkshire R&R. 

Popular Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Relaxation room
  • Gymnasium

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Afternoon Spa Retreat

  • 1 treatment, up to 50 minutes
  • Afternoon tea served with a glass of Prosecco
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
  • Arrive at 1pm
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From £115.00 £105.00 per person

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1 Night Spa Escape

  • 1 treatment, up to 50 minutes
  • Overnight accommodation
  • £30pp allocation towards dinner
  • Full Yorkshire breakfast
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities pre-booked
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
  • Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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Lakeside Morning Swim

  • Sparkling afternoon tea
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
  • Arrive at 9.30am
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Lakeside Afternoon Swim

  • Sparkling afternoon tea
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
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Lakeside Twilight Swim and Dine

  • Light seasonal meal served in Essence restaurant
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
  • Arrive at 6pm
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Morning Spa Reviver

  • 1 treatment, up to 50 minutes
  • Afternoon tea served with a glass of Prosecco
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
  • Arrive at 9.30am
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2 Night Spa Indulgence Break

  • 2 treatments, up to 100 minutes
  • 2 Night accommodation
  • £30pp allocation towards dinner on both evenings
  • Full Yorkshire breakfast on both mornings
  • Three hours use of the leisure facilities per day pre-booked
  • Complimentary use of towels, robes and slippers
  • Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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Lakeside Luxury Spa Day

  • 2 treatments, up to 100 minutes
  • Arrival pastries, fruit, muffins and coffee
  • Healthy smoothie to enjoy during your day
  • Afternoon tea served with a glass of Prosecco
  • Full use of the leisure facilities
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  • Arrive at 9.30am
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Details

Length of pool12m
Towel and robes providedYes
SlippersYes
No. of treatment rooms4
Product houseElemis
Max no. in group12
Dress for lunchNo
Lockers availableYes
Spa Accessible accessLimited
Car parkingComplimentary
Minimum age18
Local attractionsWalton Colliery Nature Park, National Coal Mining Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Nostell Priory and Parkland, Newmillerdam Country Park, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral, and Sandal Castle
No. of bedrooms65
Check-in time15.00
Use facilities before check in timeYes, chargeable
Car parkingComplimentary
Hotel Accessible accessYes
Accessible roomsYes
Pets welcomeYes, £20 per night

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Relaxation room
  • Gymnasium

The Spa & Wellness at Waterton Park Hotel

Unwind in the lap of luxury at Bazaar spa, the oasis of calm squirrelled away in Waterton Park Hotel’s leisure club. This blissful space nestles in the tranquil surroundings of Walton Hall, the gorgeously Georgian part of the hotel on its own fairytale island. 

After time spent swimming, sauna-ing and steaming in the leisure club with its panoramic lakeside views, why not drift outside for a closer look? Thankfully, you don’t have to dip a toe in the lake itself to fully immerse yourself in nature. There are outdoor lakeside hot tubs so you can bubble away while enjoying the birdsong.

Time for your treatment? This little piece of pampering heaven offers four zen-like treatment rooms for muscle-melting massages, results-driven facials and holistic body rituals from Elemis. Deluxe mani/pedis ensure your nails look as good as you feel. Then all that’s left is to drift along to the relaxation room to curl up with your book.

The Gym & Fitness at Waterton Park Hotel

You’ve soothed your soul with a relaxing treatment at Bazaar spa. Now it’s time to nurture the health of your body, and Waterton Park Hotel has everything you need to help you do just that. 

Workout in serenity. The well-equipped gym isn’t just crammed with weights and cardio equipment. It also has floor-to-ceiling windows offering great views out onto the lake. You can watch the ducks as you pound the treadmill.

Sports lovers can burn some serious calories lugging their clubs around the 200-acre, 18-hole golf course. This extra-long course measures 6,843 yards from the tee on the first to the pin on the 18th hole! There’s also a driving range and putting green if you just wanted to practise.

Want to get your steps up in the sunshine? Grab a map from reception to try out ‘Waterton’s Trail’ taking in some historical features as you stroll. Once the home of pioneering traveller Charles Waterton, this beautiful five-mile loop takes you through Stubbs Wood, Haw Park, and passes Anglers Country Park. 

Restaurants & Food at Waterton Park Hotel

Stunning lakeside views may be a stand-out feature at this sumptuous Yorkshire hotel, but the delicious food and drink on offer at Waterton Park Hotel will distract you from your natural surroundings.

No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find something to tempt you. So where should you head for your post-massage cocktail, a light bite or delicious dinner? 

Essence

Here on a package that includes a light meal? There’s no need to leave the tranquility of the spa - or even get dressed! Stay in your robe at Essence and enjoy freshly brewed coffee, tea, or a glass of something more sparkly. Socialise over a mezze board for two, tuck into salads or wrangle a wrap while you enjoy its lovely setting overlooking the pool.

The Grand Café

Discover comfort food with modern flair at the light-filled Grand Café over on the mainland. Whether it's a leisurely brunch, afternoon tea or a sumptuous dinner, you’ll want to linger to admire the decor. It features a timeline of the life of Charles Waterton and celebrates his travels around the world. And if you’re not looking at the artwork, you’ll be gazing out at the view of the lake and Walton Hall itself.

Spa Location

Waterton Park Hotel

Waterton Park Hotel

Walton Hall
Walton
Wakefield
WF2 6PW
01924 257 911

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How to get to the Spa?

By train: The nearest train station to Waterton Park is Wakefield Westgate, just four miles away.

By bus: The nearest bus stops are in Walton, but that’s about a 20-minute walk away. Best to get a train and taxi.

By car: Take exit 39 on the M1 to Walton. Follow the A636. The postcode for your satnav is WF2 6PW.

Parking: The hotel has one large car park on-site, where parking is complimentary.

Reviews

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Spa morning with afternoon tea
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Staff were very friendly, clean everywhere and amazing afternoon tea. Well worth the money.

Louisa Banks, Pontefract

Girlie spa afternoon
  • 4 Service
  • 3 Quality
  • 3 Satisfaction

A nice hotel spa with 4 outside hot tubs with lovely views across the lake to the countryside. Not enough seating around the main pool. Pool a great size but changing area very small with used towels, slippers and dressing gowns left wet on the surfaces. Staff friendly and helpful. Afternoon tea service ok and food ok.

Cath Mcintosh , Hull

Excellent spa experience
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Amazing 3 hour spa morning with my daughter. Friendly & professional staff, amazing afternoon tea amazing views. Highly recommend.

Kim Latham, Greater Manchester

Very relaxing
  • 5 Service
  • 5 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Really enjoyed going to the spa for a morning of relaxation, the facilities were all very clean and the outdoor hot tubs were great, as was the afternoon tea. Really enjoyed the experience.

Sophie Hazelden, Wakefield

Lovely and calm experience
  • 5 Service
  • 4 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

This spa day was just what my friend and I needed. We booked a morning session and it was a beautiful experience. The view from the outdoor hot tubs was gorgeous, and the staff were fantastic getting drinks. The rest of the spa facilities were good standard too. The changing rooms were a bit small when it's busy, and a lack of hooks everywhere in the whole place for robes to be hung up. Afternoon tea was great, and the staff went out of there was to be kind and helpful, especially when something wasn't right, they went over and above to make sure we were happy. Thank you Dom. There is limited areas to walk, as it's surrounded by a huge golf course. I'd recommend this place, it's good value and a beautiful place to visit.

Versha Patel, Leicester

Perfect day
  • 4 Service
  • 4 Quality
  • 5 Satisfaction

Staff couldn’t be nicer, hot tubs were amazing. Afternoon tea tasty and venue was lovely. We can’t wait to visit again.

Katie Davies, Lincoln

Sunday lunch. Never again.
2 / 5

We booked Sunday lunch a month or so ago because the setting etc is fabulous. They also had a special offer on. Checked in at reception but they couldn’t find what we had booked apart from Afternoon...... Read more

Sunshine Spa day
5 / 5

We had a beautiful spa morning here. The staff were friendly and helpful. The new outdoor hottubs are a great addition to the facilities. I had a lovely Elemis Facial by Jess who was very good at her...... Read more

A lovely hotel with great staff.
5 / 5

I have been staying at this hotel for years now. Its nice that a lot of the staff haven't left so I've managed to to build a great rapport for them. Michelle in particular has been very welcoming and...... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Waterton Park Hotel serve afternoon tea?

You can’t beat a little tea and cake on a spa day. Luckily, Waterton Park Hotel serves an elegant afternoon tea daily from 12pm to 4.30pm in the sumptuous surroundings of the Grand Cafe, back on the mainland. 

Enjoy a generous selection of dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, dinky cakes and treats, with a choice of coffee or tea to wash it down. Why not add a glass of chilled prosecco to add a little fizz to the occasion? We won’t tell!

Is there a swimming pool at Waterton Park Hotel?

There is and it’s a beauty. The lake-level indoor pool in the hotel’s Bazaar spa overlooks the 26-acre lake and surrounding woodland. Plus you’ll find lakeside hot tubs, a steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. Water babies will be in heaven!

Is there accommodation at Waterton Park Hotel?

There sure is. Checking in for the night is always a temptation, because Waterton Park Hotel has 65 bedrooms. They’re split between 22 rooms on the Island in historic Walton Hall and 43 on the mainland in the contemporary Waterton Park Hotel. To get between the two it’s a romantic walk over a fairy-lit bridge. Choose from standard singles or doubles, or upgrade to an Executive room for four poster-beds and breath-taking views.

Here with a group? If you don’t mind sharing, try the Hideaway. Perfect for pyjama parties, it can sleep up to seven and has two shower rooms, one changing room, and a lounge with sofas and a dining table. Or book the Gamekeeper's Cottage with its comfortable sitting room, two double bedrooms and one single, well-equipped kitchen, dining room and cloakroom.

Where is Waterton Park Hotel?

Waterton Park Hotel can be found near the village of Walton in Yorkshire. It nestles in a scenic valley of rolling parkland with its very own lake. It’s about four miles from Wakefield, a town that’s making waves in the art world for its sculpture. The birthplace of world-renowned sculptors Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, the UK’s (unofficial) city of sculpture boasts the huge Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Hepworth Wakefield.

What are check-in and check-out times at Waterton Park Hotel?

Check-in time is at 3pm and check-out time is 11am for overnight guests. The time you book into the Bazaar spa at Waterton Park Hotel depends on your package, so please check your booking before arrival.

What is the history of Waterton Park Hotel?

Originally built in the 18th century as Walton Hall, the Palladian-style house on the lake was the ancestral home of the renowned naturalist Charles Waterton. This extraordinary figure, known for his eccentric nature and pioneering taxidermy, left an indelible mark on the estate.

To safeguard his beloved estate from poachers, Charles built a formidable three-mile-long wall, a feat of engineering that took four years and a substantial £10,000 investment. Waterton’s Wall not only protected his property but also inadvertently created the world's first nature reserve.

Following the Waterton family, the property served various purposes, including a maternity hospital, before falling into disrepair. Thankfully, in the late 1970s, an entrepreneur embarked on a monumental restoration project, transforming the historic house into the thriving Waterton Park Hotel we know today.

Is Waterton Park Hotel family-friendly?

Yes it is, thanks to six huge family rooms. They either have a double bed for two adults and a double sofa bed for two children, or a double bed for 2 adults and a single sofa bed for one child. Kids can splash in the pool every day of the week, between 7am and 9am and 4pm and 6pm. 

There’s plenty for them to do nearby. You can’t leave without paying a visit to Sandal Castle. Just two miles away, their imaginations will run wild as they explore the ruins - while you can soak up panoramic views of the Calder Valley.

Is Waterton Park Hotel accessible?

Waterton Park Hotel has an unusual set-up in that it’s a hotel in two parts. The contemporary Waterton Park Hotel on the mainland is accessible. But the Georgian part, Walton Hall, can only be accessed by a 34m narrow footbridge from the car park. It’s then a 40m cobbled path to the Hall’s front door. 

Once you’re there, the period nature of the property means access is somewhat limited, although there are ramps, and ground floor accessible bedrooms. The Bazaar spa itself has limited accessibility because of the 11 steps that lead down to it.

Is Waterton Park Hotel pet-friendly?

Great news for dog lovers! Waterton Park Hotel is Fido-friendly and will roll out the red carpet for doggie VIPs of any size. Up to two dogs can stay in pet-friendly ground-floor rooms, for £20 per dog, per night (booked in advance). They can’t set a paw in the spa or restaurant, but can join you for dinner in the lounge.

Is there a golf club at Waterton Park Hotel?

Love to pamper and putt? There is a fabulous 18-hole championship golf course on site. It’s a separate entity to the hotel but well worth a visit if you’re a lover of the sport of kings because this 18 hole, par 72 course is one of the North’s leading golf venues. At 200 acres you’ll need stamina to cover every hole, but there’s also a driving range and putting green if you just fancied a quick practice.