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The Waterhead Inn
Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1117 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location was excellent. The room was clean, large, and comfortable. The restaurant was nice and the staff was very pleasant.

excellent choice at breakfast, evening meals equally good. Excellent staff always welcoming with a smile and a friendly word.

Nice hotel in a great location by the lake side. Clean, well appointed rooms and friendly helpful staff.

Location was wonderful. We had a room with a view overlooking the lake. The food in the restaurant was excellent as was the breakfast. The staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming.

location was good with ample parking spaces. staff very friendly and attentive. breakfast was comprehensive.

Excellent Location on the waterfront, close to all Boat rides, and close to Ambleside town.. above all great Pet friendly Hotel

The breakfast was outstanding with lots of choice. We tried the lunch menu as well which was good value for money. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

We received a very warm welcome from the staff on arrival after a rather long journey due to poor traffic on the M6. The rooms, bar and hotel were very accommodating for our two dogs. The room was very clean, the view was excellent and the bed was huge! Providing a lovely peaceful place to retreat. The restaurant food was delicious in the evening and the breakfast was wonderful. Parking was available and an excellent lakeside location.

Without doubt, we knew we made the right choice when we made the booking. From registering at reception, throughout our stay and up to when we left, the hotel, the staff, the food, the ambience of the hotel was outstanding. Staff we simply amazing, The General Manager was super cool, and so nice to see a few of his family members being employed. This whole family feel with staff added to the stay.

Thoroughly enjoyed short breakaway at the Waterhead Inn

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Can our dog stay in the room?We are a dog friendly hotel throughout. The only public area where dogs are not allowed is the main restaurant.Asked about: Classic Lake View Room • Answered on October 12, 2021
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Is a dog allowed in luxury double bedroom?All of our rooms are dog friendly.Asked about: Luxury Lake View Room • Answered on January 30, 2021
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Do you offer a package? i.e. Bed, breakfast and evening meal?Dinner is available at the Waterhead. Check out our menus in the Waterhead - Waterhead Bar and GrillAnswered on March 3, 2020
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Hi there, is the car park just for residents and free, or is it for everyone and pay & display? We are staying with you this weekend and want to park in the correct place?Our carpark is exclusively for hotel residents and is free of charge. The entrance to the car park is sign posted reading " Guest Carr Park ".Answered on March 3, 2020
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Are pets allowed in all rooms or confined to certain rooms?We are a pet friendly hotel throughout and pets are allowed in all rooms and public areas except for the main restaurant.Answered on October 12, 2021
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Cafe/Bar Waterhead0 miles
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Bar & Grill
Food: British, Local, Grill/BBQ
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.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
The Waterhead Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited. Guests who wish to travel with pets are advised to inform the property in advance. There is a GBP 10 per pet, per night extra charge.
When booking more than four rooms, our group terms and conditions will be applied - for further details contact us directly.
FAQs about The Waterhead Inn
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The Waterhead Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Bar & Grill
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The prices at The Waterhead Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Waterhead Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The Waterhead Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
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The Waterhead Inn is 0.7 miles from the center of Ambleside.
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Room options at The Waterhead Inn include:
- Double
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Waterhead Inn by:
- Car 2h
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Check-in at The Waterhead Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.