Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, LA22 0ES, United Kingdom
#9 of 10 hotels in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1825 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomSofa bed a little uncomfortable but main bed excellent
Excellent place - clean considering dog friendly room we had - really impressed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomRoad noise renovated room v nice but single window not updated v noisy food at the pub was v poor in the evening and overpriced
Location. Great clean and pleasant stafff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nicola
United KingdomThe property was super and a great location
The pub was nice and clean our room was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Pacey
United KingdomCleaning cloths and products left outside room in corridor and not moved for 3 days.
Great location. Good breakfast. Nice to be able to use pub facilities but stay in quieter annexe.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Erin
United KingdomOnly issue with the bathroom, wanted a bath after a long hike and the plug wouldn’t work so it kept on draining, only worked if you kept your foot on it. Breakfast was quite cold the first day, wasn’t very enjoyable. Much better the second day, nice and hot and overall several good options. Food was generally very overpriced for what it was in the restaurant. I know it’s a tourist place but both myself and my partner felt it was very overpriced. (£19.50 for a standard portion of scampi and chips).
Very nice room, bed was super comfortable. Nice bathroom. Restaurant was decorated really nicely and staff were friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
John
United KingdomThe room was too warm and we couldn't control the temperature
The Staff were exceptional! Friendly, helpful and efficient, nothing was too much trouble for them. Cleanliness, the whole of the accommodation and restaurant were spotless.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Gordon
United KingdomThe staff were friendly polite and efficient
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Cathy
United KingdomGetting breakfast was a little disjointed, cereal down one set of stairs, cooked food at another counter, though they did offer table service for some things. View from our room was the car park😔
Breakfast was lovely. Restaurant had fantastic views.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Joseph
United KingdomCertain hotel guests failed to control their children and dogs.
Restaurant and food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Yazid
United KingdomWe enjoyed the stay generally. But would have preferred to have breakfast in the same building than having to cross the road.
Excellent breakfast provided with the room in the pub, the location can't be better and the amenities in the rooms are very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Katrina
United KingdomNothing
Perfect location with parking. Great for pets and quiet at night. Staff were also very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Kathleen
United KingdomThe only thing I would change is the pillows. The bed was very comfortable but the pillows were quite hard. I’ll take my own next time
Very good breakfast. Excellent location Will definitely stay here again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Ksenia
United KingdomA room was a little small - it would have been nice to have a couple more drawers or surfaces for our stuff.
Fantastic lakeside location, a short walk from the Ambleside town centre. Good breakfast with cooked and continental options. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Anne
United KingdomLocation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Mandy
United KingdomLovely location and room was amazing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Joan
United KingdomNo complaints whatever . Great location been several times
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Tracey
United KingdomNothing. Our building was separate from the Wateredge Inn but we knew that in advance.it wasn't a problem to us.
The staff were approachable, friendly, explained instructions clearly for accessing the room & breakfast. Room was lovely, bigger than expected, tidy, clean, modern, with everything you might need. Breakfast was very good & tasty, with a choice of ordering from a breakfast menu or helping yourself to the breakfast buffet. The times for breakfast was between 7.30am and 9.30am which was ok for us. There is a lovely view of the lake from the bar/food area, enjoyed eating our breakfast looking outside. The location was ok, approx 10 min walk into Ambleside centre. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Jill
United KingdomLack of security - our room was left unlocked by the housekeeper. Main door unlocked during the day so anyone could have accessed our bedroom. Very disappointed.
Great location and lovely breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Yukuan
United KingdomBreakfast is delicious with several choices from traditional English breakfast to yogurt and fruits. The bar provides decent food with a good water view. The room is also very clean and comfortable. Good prices.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jordan
United KingdomThe only thing I could say was on our last night the air con in the room seemed to stop working. This wasn’t a major thing, but after a long hike would have been nice.
The proper was exceptionally clean and comfortable. We were on the top floor and only noise we heard was doors closing, very minor. The bed was very comfy, and bathroom even better. A bath and shower more than big enough for myself, 6ft 2. The actual restaurant itself was okay, nothing outstanding but more than suitable. Views of the lake the major selling point.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Julie
United KingdomI didn’t like having to pay £15 per night for a dog. We had 2 so it added £30 to the bill. The cost was not highlighted on Booking.com when I booked it.
Room was lovely and patio was great for the dogs. Breakfast was very nice and had a good set up.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
John
United KingdomStayed in annex would be nice to be connected to hotel by telephone in the rooms across the road
Great location comfortable hotel good food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Sandra
United KingdomGreat location, friendly staff and good food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomLocation
Just excellent
Stayed in March 2024
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