Name: The Waterhead Hotel
Address: Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER, United Kingdom, Lake Road, Cumbria, LA22 0ER, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $164 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Hotel The Waterhead Hotel

Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER, United Kingdom –

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The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent in all respects and the room was wonderful.

Patrick, United Kingdom

Friendly staff. Great meals. Excellent view in room and in dining room table.

Keith, United Kingdom

comfy bed, nice bathroom, views, situation by lake, nice garden

Helen, United Kingdom

Staff was extremely helpful, and gave us a much-appreciated handicap-accessable room with convenient parking. Restaurant and bar very nice. Setting on Lake Windermere beautiful.

Ann, United States of America

Staff were very helpful and pleasant. The hotel was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Lots of little extras.

Julia, United Kingdom

Great location, lovely hotel room and nice general feel about the hotel.

Ian, United Kingdom

We stayed in the Lake District with our six person family at the Waterhead Hotel and think it was a great choice. It came with full English breakfast, the beds were very comfortable and they had great staff. the kids could go out hiking and the town of Ambleside was a 1/2 mile walk. But the location cannot be beat, right on the lake.

Stephen, United States of America

Lake side location. The hotel and room were modern inside, but the outside blended nicely with the surroundings and kept an older décor. Approach the hotel from the south and turn left just before you arrive. There is parking behind the hotel on its lakeside.

William, United States of America

The staff were so attentative and the online reports live up to expectation

Sean, United Kingdom

Bright, modern and very clean, spacious bedrooms and great big bed. Super location right on the lake front. Good value for money

Anonymous, United Kingdom

9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent in all respects and the room was wonderful.”

Patrick United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Great meals. Excellent view in room and in dining room table.”

Keith United Kingdom
“comfy bed, nice bathroom, views, situation by lake, nice garden”

Helen United Kingdom
“Staff was extremely helpful, and gave us a much-appreciated handicap-accessable room with convenient parking. Restaurant and bar very nice. Setting on Lake Windermere beautiful.”

Ann United States of America
“Staff were very helpful and pleasant. The hotel was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Lots of little extras.”

Julia United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely hotel room and nice general feel about the hotel.”

Ian United Kingdom
“We stayed in the Lake District with our six person family at the Waterhead Hotel and think it was a great choice. ”

Stephen United States of America
“Lake side location. The hotel and room were modern inside, but the outside blended nicely with the surroundings and kept an older décor. ”

William United States of America
“The staff were so attentative and the online reports live up to expectation”

Sean United Kingdom
“Bright, modern and very clean, spacious bedrooms and great big bed. Super location right on the lake front. Good value for money”

United Kingdom

Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Hotel offers free spa passes, an AA-Rosette restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Ambleside is just a 10 minute walk away.

The spacious rooms each have a flat-screen TV/DVD player with satellite channels. The modern bathrooms feature free toiletries and fluffy bathrobes, and many rooms offer lake views.

With colorful art and mood lighting, Waterhead Restaurant serves a creative British menu and traditional cooked breakfasts. There is also open-air dining.

Guests receive free passes to the Low Wood Leisure Club, which has a fully equipped gym, racquetball courts and an indoor swimming pool. There is also a relaxing sauna and hot tub.

Waterhead Hotel is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. There is free on-site parking, and Wray Castle and Windermere are just a 10 minute drive away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ambleside, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand: English Lakes

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Located in the best-rated area in Ambleside, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Rydal Mount & Gardens
2.1 miles
Rydal Water
2.3 miles
Grizedale Forest
3.6 miles
Lake Windermere
3.8 miles
World of Beatrix Potter
4.2 miles
Hill Top
4.7 miles
Tarn Hows
4.8 miles
Coniston Water
6.8 miles
Lakes Aqaurium
9.9 miles
Scafell Pike
10.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Absolutely everything! Fabulous location, friendly and helpful staff and a lovely clean room with the most comfortable mattress. Breakfasts were great, and we a...”

Jimtay

United Kingdom

“The staff were exceptional across all areas and couldn't do enough to please. Food was good and an exceptional range for breakfast.”

Timothy

United Kingdom

8.3

“Food good. Lovely location and the staff were excellent”

Carol

United Kingdom

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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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 and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One additional child from 0 to 15 years is charged GBP 25 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The Waterhead Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Extra beds: Are only allowed in the House rooms only and are subject to availability and by prior arrangement only, extra charges apply when adding another person / child.

Pet Policy: A maximum of 2 dogs are accepted in a room, charged £20.00 per night.

Please note that guest leisure club passes for the Low Wood Bay and Leisure Club will not be available until mid May, as the Low Wood Bay is undergoing renovation.

“Staff was extremely helpful, and gave us a much-appreciated handicap-accessable room with convenient parking. Restaurant and bar very nice. Setting on Lake Windermere beautiful.”

Ann

United States of America

“We stayed in the Lake District with our six person family at the Waterhead Hotel and think it was a great choice. It came with full English breakfast, the beds were very comfortable and they had great staff. the kids could go out hiking and the town of Ambleside was a 1/2 mile walk. But the location cannot be beat, right on the lake.”

Stephen

“Lake side location. The hotel and room were modern inside, but the outside blended nicely with the surroundings and kept an older décor. Approach the hotel from the south and turn left just before you arrive. There is parking behind the hotel on its lakeside.”

William

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Newest Reviews for The Waterhead Hotel

Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Maureen
United Kingdom
10

“Loved it and would recommend! Def stay there again soon”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing that we didn’t like. Will def be booking again
The bed was superior and room was so spacious... loved it!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Kevin
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“most enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Twin
- • Stayed 2 nights
as above re. evening extended menu
Breakfast excellent; hotel staff always very helpful' daytime should be extended into the late evening in order to offer more choice to gusts and it would further attract B andB customers from elsewhere in the location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view, lovely food.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom
7.9

“Very good. We would return there.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 3 nights
Shaving mirror in bathroom would be good. Room slightly cold
Meals excellent, if a little on the expensive side. Staff friendly.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Alex
United Kingdom
10

“I’d definitely come back/recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Lake View Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely staff, great location, gorgeous food.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Victoria
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms aren’t sound proof, so if you are unfortunate enough to be next to a crying child in the next room (like we were) you will hear them all night.
Great location, comfy rooms, lovely freebies.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Kathleen
United Kingdom
8.8

“We stayed three nights and wished it could have been longer. We hope to visit again in the future.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • House Twin
- • Stayed 3 nights
I found it difficult to access the WiFi and at times the room was too cold . My mother and I had to ask for blankets. Sounds silly but i didn't realise you had to pay for the newspapers. There was no lift which could have been a problem for my mother. She coped very well with the stairs.
The location is excellent and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We were more than happy with the food it was amazing. We ate from the bar menu and the evening menu as well as breakfast. The choice and variety of food on offer is very good.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Janice
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 3 nights
n/a
Breakfast was excellent. Room vey comfortable. Plenty of tea and coffee

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Karen
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Excellent accommodation, good food even if a bit pricey”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was really comfy. We’ve stayed here before and it doesn’t disappoint. Catch the bus just outside the hotel into Ambleside or cross the road to catch a ferry to Windermere it’s ideal. You must try the ice cream dipped in chocolate from cafe opposite it’s delicious.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Susan
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely, relaxing, great views, great service!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough shelves or towel rails in bathroom to put your stuff
Lovely hotel in stunning lakeside location. Excellent service.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Peter
United Kingdom
9.2

“Only a one night stay which was very good. Would use again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • House Twin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location. Car parking. Quiet. It accepts pets.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • House Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Menu in restaurant doesn’t change
Bright, modern and very clean, spacious bedrooms and great big bed. Super location right on the lake front. Good value for money

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Amy
United Kingdom
9.6

“Relaxing, comfortable and stunning views of the lake”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The leisure facilities were not on the same site.
Very comfy bed. Staff very friendly. Spotless throughout.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Eileen
United Kingdom
10

“Superb boutique hotel with wonderful lakeside views and 5* restaurant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Twin
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only stayed 2 nights ...need to stay longer next time
Friendly staff, fabulous room with brilliant lake view. Beds are so comfy, fresh fruit in room... bottled water, ice bucket filled.. tea coffee biscuits... and breakfast .... 5*...

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Keeley
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • House Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff weren’t as attentive as usual. Had to wave bar staff over to order another drink, didn’t realise when our glasses were empty. Steven who was front of house the last 2 years was amazing and sadly missed. New guys seemed to just run around doing nothing.

Stayed in March 2019

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	Classic Lake View Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
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