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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property
Victorian inn in historical district in Ambleside

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Lake

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

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Free parking
Free WiFi
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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (273)
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
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About the area

Map
Lake Road, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 7 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 16 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Windermere. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and English breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Waterhead Inn]
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1880
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

House Lake
Lake House Ambleside
Lake House House
Lake House Ambleside, Lake District
Lake House Hotel Ambleside
Lake Ambleside
Lake House Ambleside District
Ambleside Lake House Guesthouse
Ambleside House Guesthouse
Ambleside Lake House
Lakehouse At The Waterhead
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Inn
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Ambleside
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Inn Ambleside
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn The Inn Collection Group

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn also has a garden.
What's the area around Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn like?
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Maria, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Veronica Clare, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Lake District Stay
Fantastic view at a wonderful facility. The included breakfast was very good. While continental only, it had many choices.
Michael, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy and within easy walking distance to the restaurant and bar (Lakeside). The staff were warm and friendly, prompt and professional whilst serving. Highly recommended to visitors. I woul recommend however that the aged or disabled go for Accomodation at the lakeside hotel as there is a 100 yard climb to the lake houses from the restaurant.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly, polite and helpful staff who out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay. The food was good and served promptly, in a nice relaxing environment. My wife and I will definitely be staying again. Highly recommended.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great location
Great location, really friendly staff - just super helpful and welcoming… made us feel right at home! Only reason for not perfect score was quite a few spiders in the room - to be expected but would be an issue for some people
Noah, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, not much parking available
Madeline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Did not like the look out of the windows the park and a brick wall. Waited to long to be served for a cooked breakfast ( half an hour) then had to go and chase them on both mornings.
June, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel in an impeccable location. However people should be aware there is an extremely steep hill to climb between the accommodation and thr main hotel where you check in and have breakfast or other meals. We managed this fine and the upside is amazing views, but you won't be taking your car to breakfast so less agile people should bear this in mind. Also, check in is at the main hotel next to the water, notbthe Lakehouse. Its very dispiriting if you're not in a car to drag yourself up there only to find a sign to tell you to go back down and drag the cases up again once you've done the needful. Beyond that we can't fault it. The service was friendly, always efficient and the hotel is thoughtfully presented and well maintained.
Cliff, 5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

manveet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location with good parking facilities. Staff helpful and friendly. Plenty of food choice on the menu.
Zoe, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Johan, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property, staff, room and amenities were wonderful. We loved being able to walk uptown and even catch a trail behind the lake house. Breakfast looking out on the lake was great. The food was pretty good as well.
Christa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
We loved this hotel. We had a wonderful stay. The staff are brilliant, the food is excellent and the view from our room was amazing. We’re already looking forward to going back x
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely super dog friendly stay, staff were all lovely and made us feel really welcome, dinner and breakfast were an excellent standard. We will be back!
Rachel, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfy and clean room, food was amazing and staff really friendly
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very beautiful location. Only difficulty we faced was unable to use baby pram since the geography is hilly. The old building is not properly maintained. Initially I got room in 52 old building which was bit difficult to stay because of some cleaning substances smell and dark green background in that room makes room dark with negative energy. Anyway they sorted it my giving another room 67 in new building but in that room there was no windows to see the natural beauty. room 68 was very excellent with proper lighting and ventilation. I suggest all rooms should be same like in room no 68.
Nithin John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was lovely. However, you need to be quite fit to get up to your room. The check in and the breakfast was across the road. This was not made clear . Bit challenging when raining. Even getting the car up the hill can be tricky.
ANGUS, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb
Our 3rd or 4th stay at Lakehouse and we’ll be back again … Nice accommodation and all staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
David, 2-night trip
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