The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Tomorrow

Nov 1 - Nov 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Exceptional

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 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Exceptional

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 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

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 Twin Beds

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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

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

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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)

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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)

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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 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on 3 Nov 2025 start from €101.19, 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.