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Tonight
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tomorrow
1 Sept - 2 Sept
This weekend
4 Sept - 6 Sept
Next weekend
11 Sept - 13 Sept

Our top choices for Waterhead cheap hotels

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.
A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.
A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.

1. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
Ambleside
United Kingdom
L
€174
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.
A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

2. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Colin
€151
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.
A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

3. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Ambleside
Canada
Linda
€146
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.
A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

4. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Wincy
€139
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.
A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.
A round table with four blue chairs, a wooden table top, and a blue pendant light.
A marina with several boats docked at the pier.

5. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

YHA Ambleside - Hostel
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Sarah
€43
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
YHA Ambleside - Hostel
A living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Hideaway Suite

Hideaway Suite
Ambleside
€186
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hideaway Suite
A residential area with a view of a lake, a green hill, and terraced houses in the background.
A dining area with a table set for four, a view of a balcony, and a radiator on the wall.
A pier with boats docked, a sign indicating 'Pier 2', and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, a painting, and a ceiling light.

7. Waterhead Retreat

Waterhead Retreat
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Josephine
€986
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Waterhead Retreat
A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view through the glass doors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, pendant lights, and large windows with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A house with a stone exterior, a large patio with a table and chairs, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

8. Barakat Lakes Escape

Barakat Lakes Escape
Ambleside
€786
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Barakat Lakes Escape
A modern dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view through glass doors.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with light-colored chairs, and a staircase with wooden steps.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a wicker table with a plant, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinetry, and pendant lighting.

9. Barakat Lakes Escape

Barakat Lakes Escape
Ambleside
€923
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Barakat Lakes Escape
A stone building with a green roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and blue hydrangea bushes.
A bench in a grassy area with a view of a village and hills in the background.
A neatly made bed with a white and beige bedspread, two pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A living room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV stand with a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

10. Sethera

Sethera
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Stuart
€658
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Sethera
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Top Waterhead Hotel Reviews

The Ro Hotel

The Ro Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Barry 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Ro Hotel
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The room was excellent with great lake views"
Tracey 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
Shap Wells Hotel

Shap Wells Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great location . Lovely receiption, dining and Bar area. The rooms were clean and a little small, but the bed was good. No water in the bedroom. Bathrooms a little dated in the room we stayed in, but all clean. The food ordering with certainly different but and the chioce limited but all to a good standard. The service was quick for the amount of people eating at the same time. I would certaintly recommend this hotel."
Sean 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shap Wells Hotel
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good
"Everything was amazing. Great location and lovely staff. The view from breakfast and the terrace bar was great. 2 things to improve that really hot under my skin.... Breakfast wasn't great. And the hotel bar is extremely overpriced. We paid 10£ for 2 cups of tea (tea bag tea!!!) and alcohol and soft drinks also way over priced. If you book, just make a brew in your room and bring it down, it's the same tea!"
Alexandra 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

10/10 Excellent
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Donna 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"****"
Georgina 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Daffodil Hotel

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Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Waterhead, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 11°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Waterhead is 1552 mm.
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