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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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Property entrance
View from property
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

View from room

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ambleside

At The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group you'll be within steps of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hotel include World of Beatrix Potter and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Lakefront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers 41 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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 9:30 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)

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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on 18 May 2025 start from AU$260.60, 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.

Is parking available at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yep, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group has a free self car park.

Does The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

No, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 288 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clare

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

R. W.

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

Lovely comfortable hotel.

Stayed for 2 very comfortable nights. Hotel is clean with very good staff. The room was spacious and well equipped. The bathroom really good too. Heating worked well and was easily controlled. The restaurant was very reasonably priced with good service. The breakfast was really good too. The first morning it was almost cold! But much better on the Friday morning. Parking very convenient too I would recommend this to others and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Jia

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A lovely 2 nights in the lake district

A lovely stay at The Waterhead Hotel with a lake view. We heard very little noise from other guests moving though the hallways. Heating was provided by 2 large radiators with adjustable thermostats which was ok for us. Bed was very comfy. Bathroom was clean and a lovely bath and fab shower. The hotel is a bit of a warren with stairs leading all over, there was a lift in one part but could not see one near our part. If I'd had more than a couple of pints I'm sure I would have got lost. Parking is tight so get there as close to check in as you can. The public car park next door is £8.50 for 24 hrs at present and wasn't so far to walk but is up a load of stairs or steep incline for some. Food was lovely we had breakfast both mornings a lovely fry up each time. We also had a main evening meal the 2nd night price seemed in line with other hotels food quality was good. No children with us but the kids menu was reasonable also.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Munira

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

Lovely stay

The Inn was lovely and we enjoyed our stay, the view, the location, tand everything was great. The only thing was the "free drinks" vouchers we got, which we did not know mean that if we use them our rooms won't get cleaned the following day, so it would have been nice if the staff told us that before we used them, and we'd have simply paid for our pint. Also, no phones in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location Virtually on the lake edge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Rajesh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 separate Inn properties were stayed in during our current UK visit from Canada. Each Inn was exceptional in all aspects. Highly recommend their hotels in the N/E and Lake District. .. will certainly use them again during any future vacation.. 5 star indeed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful inn and great location (pretty much llakeside). Our room was spacious and had a lakeview. Bed was very comfortable. Very friendly staff. Food was good and on a rainy day, people just hung out in the dining area enjoying the views and conversation. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher, Clovis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed rooms,good breakfast though a little light if you prefer just continental.Parking on property very tight and you are lucky if you find a space. Staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Overpriced

The staff were very helpful and friendly. Food in restaurant was really good, and also expensive. I ordered the monkfish and prawn curry, and it was a very small portion and I had to ask for more sauce. Breakfast was manic, had to wait over half an hour for my breakfast, after complaining they reluctantly did not charge me. I think it is very expensive to stay here and did not reach my expectations for what I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024