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 colourful 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 particularly 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

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent position on the lake, good facilities and great staff
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location, the view from our room, the decor and the fact that we could eat at the inn. Food & drinks were available at any time during the day which was ideal for us and we enjoyed all of our meals, especially the Sunday roast. There...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were helpful, pleasant and friendly. Food was nice, good choice for breakfast and we had dinner once which was nice. We have stayed hjere a few times under previous ownership so new location and views were fabulous.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

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

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

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited and are subject to a charge of GBP 15 per pet per night. 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

    • Guests staying at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

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

      • Bar & Grill

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing

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

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Family

    • Check-in at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • The prices at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.