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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Waterhead Inn sits by a peaceful lake, offering a tranquil retreat. The garden has stunning views, and the on-site bar and restaurant serve drinks and meals all day. Travelers appreciate practical amenities like luggage storage and high-speed WiFi that enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is €133
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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 10:00 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on 12 Oct 2025 start from €132.85, 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.

How much is parking at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps away from Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 315 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, also has a wonderful supper.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great food in the restaurant, delightful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location facing the lake. I wish they had elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location with excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn with lots to do close by. The rooms were large and quiet. Breakfast was very good. We would highly recommend this place for a stay in Ambleside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to stay at, i think we just got unlucky with our family room. Room really too cramped to be a family room with 1 very small window in the corner. Unable to keep the window open at all due to the noise from either a generator/kitchen below. However, super friendly & helpful staff. Good choice of food & great breakfast. Lovely lake front location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service large and clean rooms with all amenities needed. Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it there, so pretty. Worked for our budget. Friendly staff. Great to have a restaurant at the location for our tired travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPHINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay,Staff at Breakfast were amazing very friendly and the Eggs Royale were beautiful thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class accomodation.

First class room, very clean with excellent decor. Staff were very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing stay at the waters edge

Beautiful location, good service, good breakfast, comfortable, spacious bedroom, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Klarna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Unpleasant stay for the price

The room had cobwebs and the carpet full of pet hair all bathroom fittings were lose and falling off 250£ a night for that Not recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service,friendly staff who were most helpful nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All great

Great location, great services. We really enjoyed our stay here and the dogs loved it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will definitely go again

Fantastic hotel to stay in and wonderful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very hard working
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Fabulous stay! The staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive. The grounds were clean. The Waterhead Inn was wonderful, conveniently located to bus transportation and the waterview was great. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights 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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Great service great location and charming hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022