About this property

Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available subject to availability. Wray Castle, Zip World at Brockhole and Windermere are just a 10-minute drive away. Alternatively, Ambleside Town Centre is only a short stroll away or Lake Windermere is on our doorstep if you wish to take the boat to Windermere.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 9.5

    • 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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So close to the water and felt small enough to feel like a country pub. Parking also great.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything excellent but too hit in the room 24 hiurs underfloor heating
  • But
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The Hotel is close to the water front. Convenient for taking the ferry and having water activities. The view is very good.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant assisted room as my mum is disabled We loved the lift up to our room , fab bathroom
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choice of items on the breakfast menu. Asked about things to do in the area and a place to dine and the staff were extremely helpful.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful views and comfortable rooms! A very nice stay.
  • Fraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good rooms great location very attentive staff front of house
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, cleanliness, facilities & staff, all superb
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was comfortable and suited our needs. Breakfast offered plenty of options, and the breakfast staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Enjoying a drink on the terrace, watching the sunset before retiring for the evening, made the...
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was lovely and located right on the lake. The bed was extremely comfy and the hotel nice and quiet. As someone who has a caffeine allergy this hotel had one of the best caffeine free ranges of tea and coffee and for once I could have a...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      British • Local • Grill/BBQ

House rules

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.