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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)
Property entrance
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 16 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Waterhead Boutique Hotel Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group 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 The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?
Yes, pets 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 The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group like?
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group is a short 2-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Kim, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely 2 nights in the lake district
A lovely stay at The Waterhead Hotel with a lake view. We heard very little noise from other guests moving though the hallways. Heating was provided by 2 large radiators with adjustable thermostats which was ok for us. Bed was very comfy. Bathroom was clean and a lovely bath and fab shower. The hotel is a bit of a warren with stairs leading all over, there was a lift in one part but could not see one near our part. If I'd had more than a couple of pints I'm sure I would have got lost. Parking is tight so get there as close to check in as you can. The public car park next door is £8.50 for 24 hrs at present and wasn't so far to walk but is up a load of stairs or steep incline for some. Food was lovely we had breakfast both mornings a lovely fry up each time. We also had a main evening meal the 2nd night price seemed in line with other hotels food quality was good. No children with us but the kids menu was reasonable also.
Paul, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing stay at the waters edge
Beautiful location, good service, good breakfast, comfortable, spacious bedroom, good value for money
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
The Inn was lovely and we enjoyed our stay, the view, the location, tand everything was great. The only thing was the "free drinks" vouchers we got, which we did not know mean that if we use them our rooms won't get cleaned the following day, so it would have been nice if the staff told us that before we used them, and we'd have simply paid for our pint. Also, no phones in the rooms.
Munira, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All great
Great location, great services. We really enjoyed our stay here and the dogs loved it too.
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rajesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay! The staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive. The grounds were clean. The Waterhead Inn was wonderful, conveniently located to bus transportation and the waterview was great. I would highly recommend this property.
4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ok
Ian, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3 separate Inn properties were stayed in during our current UK visit from Canada. Each Inn was exceptional in all aspects. Highly recommend their hotels in the N/E and Lake District. .. will certainly use them again during any future vacation.. 5 star indeed!
Alan, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful inn and great location (pretty much llakeside). Our room was spacious and had a lakeview. Bed was very comfortable. Very friendly staff. Food was good and on a rainy day, people just hung out in the dining area enjoying the views and conversation. Definitely recommend.
Beth, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Nicely appointed rooms,good breakfast though a little light if you prefer just continental.Parking on property very tight and you are lucky if you find a space. Staff attentive.
Christopher, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lilian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overpriced
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Food in restaurant was really good, and also expensive. I ordered the monkfish and prawn curry, and it was a very small portion and I had to ask for more sauce. Breakfast was manic, had to wait over half an hour for my breakfast, after complaining they reluctantly did not charge me. I think it is very expensive to stay here and did not reach my expectations for what I paid.
Gillian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Waterhead Inn is in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Windermere with open views over to The Langdales. A short walk to the centre of Ambleside, with friendly, helpful staff and rare, coveted parking.
David, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Obvious choice !
Stayed before as it’s dog friendly which is what I was looking for Fabulous location, Lovely hotel
Sally, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyable. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lawrence, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and staff. Rooms a bit on warm side
Michael, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Waterhead Inn was easy to find, great location and amazing views. Staff very friendly and highly attentive. The room was big and clean, one of the two windows unfortunately would not open which was a pain as it was so hot this week. Lovely bathroom. Food menus really good, lots of selection and nice to have a choice of local ales. Would have stayed an extra night but needed better insentive with the discount. But still highly recommend to family and friends!
Rachel, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and food with very friendly staff. Room very spacious and comfortable with the unexpected bonus of a view of the lake.
Linda, 1-night trip
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