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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

8.8/10 Fabulous

200 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • Restaurant
Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

Guests rated this location 9.5/10 - Exceptional

Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
For families
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 31 min walk
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 9 min drive
  • Lake District National Park - 16 min drive
  • Ullswater - 31 min drive
  • Derwentwater - 40 min drive

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
  • Waterhead Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
  • The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 13 min walk
  • Mr H’s Tearoom - 14 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group puts you 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Windermere. 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 highlights at this upmarket hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and nice bathrooms.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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 per room)*
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages

  • English

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • 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

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Policies

<p>This property does not have lifts.</p><p>This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.</p>

Also known as

Waterhead Boutique Hotel Ambleside
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The Waterhead Inn
The Waterhead Inn The Inn Collection group
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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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 per room. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night.
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?
You can check in from 3 PM - 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?
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group 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 1-minute walk from Ambleside Pier and 10 minutes' walk from Ambleside Climbing Wall. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.8

Fabulous

9.3/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

8.5/10

Amenities

8.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Room is small, breakfast with limited selection, everything is extra, with the room rate of £200 per night I expect a better breakfast !
Wai Ming Dickens, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Frances, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overnight stay
Great service great location and charming hotel
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel was fine but lacking in small details for a four star rating in my view. Some details on the website do not match the information in the hotel. However it’s adequate for a short stay.
Lawrence, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing short break
Amazing view, really friendly and happy staff, food was phenomenal, the only slight negative was the younger managers sharpness to staff members, shouldnt really de shouting at his staff in front of the guests, other than that the break was fantastic
John, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Riaz, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff
Melanie, 1-night family trip
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