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Reviews of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#36 of 46 B&Bs and inns in Ambleside

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1110 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: April 26, 2024

    10
    Our stay at Lakehouse was so good. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were so helpful and professional. I De
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some late night guests returning and standing outside our door talking loudly. Not the hotels fault of course,

    The property has character and with a recent refurb, was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Windows did not open in the room.

    Great location, lovely room, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Beautifully maintained building, well decorated, very comfortable rooms, exceptional food, fab staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing at all

    Room, breakfast, quality of evening dinner - menu choices, food and attentive helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Beautiful location with welcoming staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing location, beautiful quiet room and an incredible breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing !

    love all of them. lacation which is next to lake and can do activity easily. very good breakfast value for money have a parking space.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great place for a relaxing short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly being slightly picky, having Netflix or prime etc in the room would’ve been nice

    Staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough. Breakfast felt premium for what is usually expected when breakfast is included with room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant staff, beautiful setting, right near lake. Rooms lovely and hotels just Lakehouse not suitable for those with
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was quite dark, even with lights on. View from our room no. 60 wasn’t pretty! Back of buildings and a couple of ladders but to be honest it didn’t bother us as out most of the day. Driveway and stairs steep, which we struggled with. No lift. Glad it wasn’t raining as have to cross busy road to other building for breakfast and to check in. Parking very limited and if have to stay in public carpark nearby it is quite expensive.

    Stayed in Lakehouse. Room well furnished and modern. Very clean. Tea/coffee/biscuits/cups/glasses/iron and ironing board/soap/shower gel dispensers/plenty of towels all provided.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    We’ll be Back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Its location and convenience along with the friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Lake very good 🌊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A. Perfect 😌

    Great location and welcoming staff, couldn’t fault it at all. Plan to visit again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay with first class facilities and great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really don't have a negative comment. Everything was delightful and relaxing.

    It was the service from the staff that stood out. They could not have been more welcoming, pleasant and helpful. You certainly feel you are getting a very personal service. Special shout out to Connor who helped sort out parking for me because it was very busy. My room was immaculate. Beautifully presented and kitted out with everything I could possibly need and very quiet. Loved staying here. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have preferred to have stayed in the Inn

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    10
    We had a lovely stay at the lake house annex at the water head inn the staff were all lovely the breakfast and evening m
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was that we could hear someone above everytime they used the water but that couldn’t be helped

    We loved the location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was excellent

    Loved our stay at the lake house rooms were comfortable and the breakfast and dinner was excellent. The staff were fantastic 😍

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is at the top of a hill and the pub where you have to check in and go for breakfast is at the bottom of the hill beyond a road. You have to walk down to the pub and go to the bar to check in which was a bit odd and the steps from the hotel lead directly into the main road so feels a bit dangerous.

    Has everything you need. Bed was comfy and the room was really quiet so made for a good nights sleep! The breakfast selection was great too and is included in the price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

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

    All good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff could have been a bit more friendly. Lighting in room could have been better. Breakfast spread and portions could have been improved

    Clean room, and nice affordable dinner. Hotel was well-situated within a couple minutes walk to Windermere lake, which was nice. Quiet room also

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    Beautiful setting and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not to like. There was an issue with the fire alarm on my stay that affect a work call I was on but in general it was a really nice stay

    Really nice, warm and welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a perfect stay in a perfect location,will definately be back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant place
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was cosy, warm and convenient

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for the pooch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only slight issue was the fact that the rooms were separate to where breakfast was served, it was CHUCKING IT DOWN. But if the weather was nice you wouldn't have any issues. I do believe that if you are paying for breakfast in your night stay I think you should get a "proper" coffee with it, not have to pay extra.

    Loved the room, spacious and ground floor, door straight outside which was perfect for the dog! The staff were super friendly and all loved the dogs. Food was great, even running out to grab me some gluten free bread.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Nothing wrong with hotel but weather was disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double/Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a long walk into town centre in very poor weather ( would have been OK if dry!)

    close to and overlooking lake

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely warm, genuine people who were so helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have loved a sheet on the bed.

    Location, location, location. Great size rooms and parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Stunning views, hearty breakfast, free parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved this hotel. Waterfront and mountain views. Free parking which we were able to take advantage of before checkin, hearty breakfast and helpful staff. A fab stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

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