Waterhead
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Visit Waterhead

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
"Location excellent Historic building but modern accomodation Clean and comfortable Good breakfast Friendly staff Shower VERY HOT not able to regulate"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
"Our stay at the Waterhead Inn was even better than expected. The area was perfect - lovely and peaceful (despite it being the bank holiday weekend) but right on the lake, situated just a few meters away from where you can get the boat into Bowness, with 4 or 5 gorgeous beer gardens right on your ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
"Third year staying here and what a different experience. Whether this was due to it being a bank holiday or not some things could have been better. On arrival not the usual warm welcome told we couldn’t book a table for food that night as not taking reservations, went outside and managed to book ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
"We liked the space that the apartment had and the location of the property. The apartment was very quiet and had all the amenities we needed including the kitchen area. We also liked the garden at the back of the property. We will book again when we come back to Ulverston."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
"Great location, very clean, spacious room would definitely stay here again 💯😊"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Governance Apartments
"Perfect quiet location not too far from shops and bars. A short journey to Bowness-On-Windermere about 5 minutes by car but very much walkable. The space in the accommodation was huge absolute perfection"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

Church of St Mary
Enjoy the serene ambiance in this charming lakeside church, peruse the intricate stained-glass windows and learn about medieval traditions.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
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