About this property

Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Waterhead Inn. The recently refurbished rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and a modern bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival, please make your way to The Waterhead Inn where check-in is located. Traditional Full English breakfasts alongside continental options are served daily at the The Waterhead Inn which is located across the road from The Lakehouse rooms. The Waterhead Inn also serves lunch and evening dining options if required. Please note The Lakehouse is across the road from The Waterhead Inn and this is up a slight incline so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. Surrounded by scenic walking routes, this recently refurbished Inn is just a few yards from the shores of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability or alternatively, there are chargeable car parks nearby. Ambleside town center is only a short stroll away for you to explore during your stay or other attractions such as Zip World Windermere are only a short drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 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 9.2!

    • 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 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ck
    United States United States
    The hotel was a little plain. It lacked any real personality. However, it was conveniently located by the lake where a hot breakfast and other cold cereal options were available for guests. The staff was very pleasant and helpful always.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was good. Good location
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, really lovely rooms, very clean and restaurant / bar was great! Excellent breakfast!
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff and plenty of them to help, the room was spacious and very comfortable. There was a great view of the lake and mountains. Meals and breakfast were good and a bonus was the inn was decorated for Xmas.
  • Eddie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast great good value. Plenty of choice for evening meal
  • Alexander
    United States United States
    We loved everything about it! Comfortable, elegant, clean. Location was perfection, parking was super convenient.
  • Greg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Almost everything. Classy and comfortable with excellent food.
  • Nailah
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is excellent, the food is tasty and large portions. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    The breakfast was delicious. The dinning area was charming. The rooms were so gorgeous! and the views are amazing
  • Emily
    United States United States
    Adorable inn, nice rooms, great views. Excellent location. Breakfast was lovely.

Managed by The Inn Collection Group

Company review score: 9Based on 52,777 reviews from 33 properties
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Property info

Thank you for choosing Lake House at The Waterhead Inn. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome to this most wonderful part of England. We will take great pride in looking after you during your stay and help to make your visit to the Lake District both memorable and special so that you return to us time and time again. Please note that check in/check out and meals are across the road at The Waterhead Inn.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 08:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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 on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Lake House Rooms at The Waterhead Inn is an old Victorian building with no elevator. If guests smoke in the rooms, they may be charged one night's accommodations as a penalty.

Upon arrival, guests need to check in at The Waterhead Inn before making their way to their room within the Lake House building, which is a short distance away.

Guests arriving after 20:00 are requested to inform the property prior to arrival. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. It may not be possible to accommodate guests in the same room for each consecutive night of their stay.

Pet-friendly rooms are limited, so please check availability prior to booking. A GBP 15 fee per pet per night applies, and guests are required to inform the property in advance.

Special conditions apply for bookings of 5 or more rooms. When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that if you require assistance setting up a twin bed, please request this via the Special Requests box during booking. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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