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Reviews of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn 4 stars

Lake Rd, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, LA22 0HD, United Kingdom

#36 of 45 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1060 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Top location with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top location. Beautiful views. The Lakehouse was lovely, very clean and comfortable to stay in. Will definitely be be back and highly recommend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking and we would have liked a small fridge in the room

    Clean, comfortable room in a lovely setting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Great property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double bed was 2 singles put together, so it was kinda annoying to lie down in as they kept splitting

    The location was stunning

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was kept a bit too warm in the bar area other than that there is nothing we didn’t like. It was lovely

    The decor was lovely. Staff friendly attentive and happy. We

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    A lovely relaxing few days in the Lakes. Would definitely recommend and hope to return one day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t mind the short walk to the main hotel for breakfast as the weather wasn’t too bad. But if it has been icy or raining heavily, it would’ve been an issue as it was a fairly steep incline

    The view of the lake was lovely as we were high up. The bath and shower were great. Bath filled very quickly for a relaxing soak after a day walking the fells. Nice big comfortable bed. Parking right outside

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    staff, location, food everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous stay. Would recommend and stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were on the top floor. Would’ve liked a lift with all the luggage

    The property was clean, well decorated and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double/Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have stayed longer

    The stunning location and gorgeous room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Imagine parking would be a nightmare in high season, but that's not the hotel's fault!

    Moved to the main building so dining was easier to access. Warm and comfortable large room, excellent friendly staff. Hotel across the road from the lake.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Lovely weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go down to the pub for breakfast

    Lovely property excellent location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Great location, stunning view and great people. Would definitely go back, really recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great position. We booked a car afraid of the rain but there are several buses that stop close by. The main building where there's the restaurant area faces the lake hence there's a pretty nice view. The evening food is great, the selection of beers is ok and the people are nice. Tip: if it's available try the apple crumble.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    friendly helpful staff, cute annex
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows was very hard and the mattress was hard too, also was a steep walk away from the main hotel

    Quiet and peaceful and lovely shower

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in a superb hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s was all fine.

    Great location. Staff excellent and top facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    We had an excellent chilling break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room, breakfast and meals

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Very relaxing and enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Location. Comfortable rooms. Great staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Great room, friendly staff , good food perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Rooms were modern and clean. The food was very good with a varied menu and breakfast was a mix of cold and hot breakfast of your choice,Will definitely be staying again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Waterhead stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom very warm,even though we turned heating in room off. Pillows on bed Very hard. No towel rail in the bathroom

    Food good, staff very helpful, answered any questions.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent location, friendly staff, great breakfast. Easy to check in down at the pub/reception, and only a short walk to Ambleside for shopping, restaurants and pubs/bars The room was huge and had a great view of Windermere. We will 100% stay again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful escape.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking back up to the Lakehouse is a climb and a bit dangerous in the dark. The lights shine up at the house and not the path.

    The food was lovely and the staff were very friendly. The Lakehouse was very picturesque and the room was much bigger than I thought it would be. It was very quiet and peaceful being up away from the road and the main Hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    An amazing place to stay with beautiful views, amazingly polite staff, amazing decor & amazing food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double/Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet connection in our room at the top was very poor. Couldn’t watch normal channels as Ariel lead was damaged and didn’t discover this until our last day. Lead looked ok so thought it was all down to internet. Discovered on last day that lead had a split in it. Let the company know. This still diminish our lovely and amazing stay though.

    Breakfast was amazing. Location was amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Extremely enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The hotel and the food were great and the staff couldn't do enough for us 👍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Nice place to stay. Would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wider variety of menu. Food on offer was great though!

    Great breakfast, friendly team. Based on the outskirts of Ambleside with a 10 min walk to the centre and right on the lake shoreline

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay, will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size and breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

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