• Lake view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Inn offers an onsite restaurant/bar and comfortable rooms, many of which have lake views. Ambleside is just a 10-minute walk away. The spacious rooms each have a flat-screen TV, desk, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. With colorful art and mood lighting, the onsite restaurant serves a creative British menu and traditional cooked breakfasts. There is also a garden terrace for al fresco dining. Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available and Wray Castle and Windermere are just a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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The Inn Collection Group
Hotel chain/brand
The Inn Collection Group

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy bar and restaurant, lovely views of the lake. Rooms are nicer in real life than the photos show. Great idea to offer a free drink per person per room in exchange for not having the room made up. Breakfast was great with both a la carte...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Refurbished for the better after last visit ,decor very nice and plenty of room very well done .Staff very good and attention to detail .
  • Xixi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great and its dog friendly. Also the price is very fair. The food is great compare with price

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      British • Local • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited. Guests who wish to travel with pets are advised to inform the property in advance.

    If a dinner bed and breakfast rate plan is reserved at time of booking, this will entitle you to a £26 food allocation per adult towards your evening meal. (maximum 2 adults). Any additional food spend alongside drinks will be charged for as taken.

    FAQs about The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

    • The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group is 0.7 miles from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • The prices at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group has 1 restaurant:

      • Bar & Grill

    • Check-in at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Guests staying at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing