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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Classic Double or Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Ambleside Pier
    1 min walk
  • Lake Windermere
    2 min walk
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    10 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    48 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ambleside

At The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group you'll be within steps of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hotel, attractions include Ullswater and Lodore Falls.

What's nearby

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Lake Windermere - 2 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers 41 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Waterhead Boutique Hotel Ambleside
Waterhead Boutique Hotel
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Waterhead Boutique
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Waterhead Ambleside
Waterhead
Waterhead Hotel Ambleside Lake District
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The Waterhead Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

As of 4 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on 28 Nov 2024 start from NZ$192.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yep, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group has a free self car park.

Does The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

No, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 266 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 266 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 266 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 266 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 266 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Food in restaurant was really good, and also expensive. I ordered the monkfish and prawn curry, and it was a very small portion and I had to ask for more sauce. Breakfast was manic, had to wait over half an hour for my breakfast, after complaining they reluctantly did not charge me. I think it is very expensive to stay here and did not reach my expectations for what I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterhead Inn is in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Windermere with open views over to The Langdales. A short walk to the centre of Ambleside, with friendly, helpful staff and rare, coveted parking.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Obvious choice !
Stayed before as it’s dog friendly which is what I was looking for Fabulous location, Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyable. Everyone was very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and staff. Rooms a bit on warm side
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterhead Inn was easy to find, great location and amazing views. Staff very friendly and highly attentive. The room was big and clean, one of the two windows unfortunately would not open which was a pain as it was so hot this week. Lovely bathroom. Food menus really good, lots of selection and nice to have a choice of local ales. Would have stayed an extra night but needed better insentive with the discount. But still highly recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and food with very friendly staff. Room very spacious and comfortable with the unexpected bonus of a view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice rooms, fun location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place to stay on Lake Windermere
What an awesome stay we had at this hotel, ever staff member treated us like they owned the place. What a difference it makes when everyone loves their job.Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean and rooms were fabulous. Will absolutely be returning soon :)
Our room view at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very friendly staff and very comfortable surroundings would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
I liked the cleanliness of this property, and the staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. The only problem being a lack of a lift. My husband and I were staying in a beautiful luxury room with a beautiful view over the lake. However as my husband has a problem with walking, he was struggling to get up 3 flights of stairs to get to our room-number 31.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a grand time at The Waterhead in the week before Easter. Hotel was very comfortable, and our dog was made to feel welcome. It was a good base to explore the Windermere area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A fantastic getaway! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Conrad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view
Food was mediocre, management poor. Room was lovely, checkin was crazy. Its impossible that no room is ready for check-in before 3pm. If you arrive in peak season how can possibly 40 rooms be checked in at 3pm. ?expect a long wait .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sadly nothing unique anymore. The Waterhead Hotel was the jewel in the crown of former owners English Lakes. Unfortunately now it is a very average pub with rooms and you could be in any one of the numerous Inn Collection establishments. A very disappointing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023