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8.3

1,077 reviews

The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Welcome to The Waterhead Inn, a charming 4-star inn situated in Ambleside, United Kingdom. Located just 0.8mi from the city center, this inn is the perfect base for exploring all that Ambleside has to offer. The inn offers a delicious breakfast to start your day off right and has received rave reviews from 1077 guests.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a beautiful lake view, creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The inn offers a range of amenities to make your stay even more enjoyable, including free private parking, complimentary WiFi, and a bar and restaurant where you can indulge in delicious meals and drinks. The terrace and garden provide the perfect setting to unwind and take in the stunning surroundings.

The Waterhead Inn offers a variety of comfortable and well-appointed non-smoking rooms, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. Each room comes with a private bathroom, free toiletries, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and hairdryer. Whether you're exploring the nearby hiking and cycling trails, or simply relaxing by the lake, The Waterhead Inn is the ideal choice for your stay in Ambleside.

Please note that prices start from $161, and the inn is pet-friendly with additional charges. Book your stay at The Waterhead Inn today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Ambleside.

When you stay at The Waterhead Inn, not only will you be treated to a comfortable and well-appointed room, but you'll also have the opportunity to indulge in delicious meals at the on-site Bar & Grill. Whether you're craving British classics or local specialties, this restaurant has something for everyone. From mouthwatering grills to BBQ favorites, you'll be sure to satisfy your taste buds during your stay. So sit back, relax, and let the talented chefs at the Bar & Grill take you on a culinary journey.

At The Waterhead Inn, we want to make your stay as convenient as possible. That's why we accept a range of payment methods, including Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Maestro. So whether you prefer to pay with your credit card or debit card, you can rest assured that your transaction will be hassle-free. Please note that we do not accept cash payments, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for our guests.

In addition to our fantastic amenities and comfortable rooms, The Waterhead Inn is proud to be a pet-friendly establishment. We understand that your furry friends are part of the family, and we want to make sure they have a great vacation too. Please note that there may be additional charges for bringing your pets. So why not bring your four-legged companion along and enjoy everything that Ambleside has to offer together?

Closest airports

Blackpool Airport

45mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

61.9mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

 Double or Twin Room in The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

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Standard Room

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The Double or Twin Rooms are located within The Waterhead Inn. They feature a fully equipped private bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, WIFI and TV.

Classic Double or Twin Room in The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

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Classic

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Our Classic Double or Twin Room is a spacious 280 sqft retreat, perfect for 2 adults. Featuring comfortable beds, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee maker, it offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. Smoking is not allowed in this room.

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Superior, View

300 sqft

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Experience breathtaking lake views from the comfort of your spacious and stylish Superior Double or Twin Room, complete with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee maker. Unwind and indulge in the serene surroundings, with ample space for 2 adults to relax and rejuvenate.

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280 sqft

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Experience a classic double or twin room with a stunning view of the lake, equipped with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable, including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee maker. Enjoy the spaciousness of this 280 sqft room, perfect for 2 adults and a child, with a queen size bed and two twin beds.

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1 Double Bed

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Queen Room

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Guest reviews

8.3

1,077 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Bill

8.2

October 2022

Breakfast and location is very good

Why do hotels believe that that their customers want music played all the time and everywhere one is within the hotel. I don't want music with my meals especially at a pitch where conversation around the table is drowned out.

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Janette

8.2

September 2023

Location is amazing. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Room very comfortable.

No outside lights at the front overlooking the lake. Could have been dangerous because of the steps.. Breakfast orange on two mornings was just diluted orange. Hotel has been refurbished since last visit and has lost its character unfortunately.

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Jackie

8.2

August 2023

Hot food was brilliant on the first morning, not so hot on the next two days. First day there was no fresh fruit, but some on the others mornings

Stairs, lift out of action. Lack of light and small window in the room, didn’t open the window as it was next to an extraction tube, room got a bit warm at night.

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Maryja

8.2

August 2023

Bedroom was the best I’ve stayed in - lovely refurb - comfiest bed and clean - you got it right guys!!

Stop putting stickers on the napkins in the cutlery No car parking spaces - I suspect used by some of the staff Chefs congregating outside smoking Breakfast not great

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James

8.2

July 2022

Location is excellent at the top of Lake Windermere. We had a view of the lake from our room so very pleased with that. Room was adequately spacious and comfortable. Staff always very friendly and available. Over all the hotel suited and provided all we required. Dog friendly hotel. We don't have a dog but appreciated the restaurant separating those with dogs from those who don't.

I do accept that supply and demand will push prices beyond the norm and I would say the price we paid was more than this hotel would have charged in a pre-Covid world. The one meal we ate at the hotel on the first evening was nothing exceptional and compared to other meals we had locally, was a good 10-15% more expensive.

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Seren

8.2

August 2023

All the areas were clean, modern and comfortable. Our room was of a good standard and had just been refurbished so the decoration, carpet and furniture were in excellent condiditon. The bathroom was modern and I liked the fact that the towel rail was set at a constant temperature to keep the room comfortable and towels dry.

There were issues with the evening menue and many items were unavailable. This was because the hotel had only been open a week since its refurbishment and the food orders were not coming in for when they were most needed. Something that I am sure will be addressed before too long. The breakfast selection, if you don't eat cooked food, was poor and needs reconsidering.

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Denise

9.1

August 2023

Fabulous location overlooking the lake, a short walk into Ambleside town centre and perfect for getting the boat across the lake. Rooms are newly decorated and looked beautiful, very clean and well appointed. Dining room also newly decorated, stylish colour palette and beautiful fabrics. Good breakfast, staff accommodated our special dietary requirements. Dogs were welcome throughout the Inn. Plenty of parking onsite, at no extra cost.

There's no mini-fridge in the room. Dinner in the restaurant was not great value for money - portions were very small for the price. That said, the food was well prepared and tasty.

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Greg

9.1

August 2023

everything bar the pillows

pillows too big for cases

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Judy

9.1

September 2023

Brilliant location overlooking the lake. Lovely feel to the hotel room/bar areas. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and nice quality. Hot and cold available. Plenty of staff to help clear tables and refill when needed without feeling we needed to hurry up! Witnessed them being very helpful to other residents that needed a little help and also when we arrived there was someone else when booking in that seemed to have a mix up and they went out of their way to help and not to worry the elderly guest.

parking isn’t the best but they are limited with what they have. Would maybe state there was parking at front and back at the hotel which we weren’t aware of so actually paid for parking when we arrived when we saw there’s was full. Re evening food Personally we would have like some of the smaller plates that seemed to stop at 17.00 as didnt always wanted a “big meal” in the evening. Or some other bar snack options. Also noticed not a lot of vegan/vegetarian options in the evening which was also mentioned by the table next to us!

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Clare

9.1

September 2023

The hotel is in a gorgeous location right by Waterhead Pier, so perfect for sailing on Windermere. The buses (which are frequent and run all the way into late evening) also stop just across the road, so you can relax and get there with no need for a car - a real rarity outside the city. Hotel staff were pleasant and were good at making time for guests, making time to chat and they were also sensible enough to open extra check-in points at the bar for arriving guests when it started to get busy. They serve a great mixed hot and cold breakfast buffet with traditional British cooked options and tasty pastries. I appreciated extra thoughtful touches such as cafetiere coffee being kept hot on hot plates - tepid coffee is often a problem in hotels - and the hot buffet items were replenished, even towards the end of breakfast time, after 9am. I loved the room - not twee or overly 'rustic', but simple and spacious with a few images of the Windermere region on the walls to give a local touch.

I have very few complaints. In the room it would have been nice to have Lake District toiletries instead of the Scottish ones, which I could buy back home. Perhaps there could be more vegetarian and vegan breakfast offerings presented up front as well.

Points of Interest Around The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Attractions

Wray Castle

1.4mi

Rydal Water

2.1mi

Grasmere

3.1mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

3.5mi

Wrynose Pass

5.6mi

Hardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)

9.9mi

Ullswater

12.6mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

13.7mi

Borrowdale Valley

14mi

Wastwater

14.1mi

Derwentwater

14.1mi

Crummock Water

16.9mi

Muncaster Castle 

17.5mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

20.7mi

Buttermere Valley

23.3mi

Restaurants

Bar & Grill

Cuisines

  • British
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Amenities of The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Does The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Waterhead Inn. They allow pets, although there may be some charges for bringing your furry friend along.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group?

Please note, when staying at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group, the check-in times are from 03:00 PM up to 11:00 PM and check-out should be completed by 10:30 AM.

Does The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group offer complimentary parking?

Yes, The Waterhead Inn offers free private on-site parking for its guests. However, it is important to note that parking reservations are not possible.

What's the nightly rate at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group?

For The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group, room prices kick off at $161. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group?

The Waterhead Inn offers a variety of rooms including Superior Double or Twin Rooms with a view, Classic Double or Twin Rooms, Classic Double or Twin Rooms with a view, and Double or Twin Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and accommodate 2 adults, with some rooms able to accommodate 1 child. Bed sizes range from Queen size to King size, with additional twin beds available in each room type. Room sizes range from 248 to 301 sqft.

What is there to do in The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group?

Guests at The Waterhead Inn can make the most of their time by enjoying the various leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can relax and socialize at the on-site Bar, which is a featured amenity of the hotel. Additionally, guests can engage in outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, canoeing, and fishing, providing them with opportunities to explore the natural surroundings and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When it comes to dining options, guests have the convenience of an on-site restaurant called Bar & Grill. This restaurant offers a range of cuisines including British, Local, and Grill BBQ. Guests can indulge in delicious meals and satisfy their culinary cravings without having to leave the hotel premises. With these leisure amenities and dining options, guests can truly make the most of their time at The Waterhead Inn.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group?

Yes, the hotel does have a restaurant on site called the Bar & Grill. It offers British, local, and grill/barbecue cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group?

The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group accepts payment methods such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Maestro. Cash is not accepted.