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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property
Victorian inn, steps from Ambleside Pier

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Experience the warmth of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, a beautifully restored upscale inn in the historical district. Savor an English breakfast and unwind with luggage storage, laundry services while enjoying free WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
$88 nightly
The total price is $106
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Charming Victorian inn
Escape to a Victorian inn nestled in the mountains of a national park. Wander through the garden in this historic district retreat.
Complimentary breakfast
Start each morning with a free English breakfast at this welcoming inn. A perfect beginning to a day of adventures.

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 325 reviews
$111 nightly
The price is $133
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borrans Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rothay Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 7 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 16 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

When you stay at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Waterhead Inn]
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1880
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

House Lake
Lake House Ambleside
Lake House House
Lake House Ambleside, Lake District
Lake House Hotel Ambleside
Lake Ambleside
Lake House Ambleside District
Ambleside Lake House Guesthouse
Ambleside House Guesthouse
Ambleside Lake House
Lakehouse At The Waterhead
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Inn
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Ambleside
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Inn Ambleside
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn The Inn Collection Group

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn like?

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

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Reviews

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, good, substantial, and delicious with a wide variety of choices. (20 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Lake
Food
Accomodation Type
Walking
View
Gardens

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was welcoming and helpful. We loved our room and the restaurant. Only wish it was a longer stay. One night was definitely not enough and we would love to come again and stay longer.
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, although access a bit awkward and parking a bit tight. Cleanliness exceptional in all areas. Food is very good and portions are a good size. Staff helpful when required and attentive. A very enjoyable stay, despite the weather, and look forward to a return visit.
Graeme, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Very nice room with a terrace outside. Clean and fresh with excellent service. Wonderful breakfast and decent meals on the menu. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Barry, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean rooms

Nice and clean rooms in a good area, good value for money.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy and clean room, food was amazing and staff really friendly
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet location on the outskirts

Nice location, lake view ( just ) and parking, unless you were the last person there at night. Big room, hot water, excellent bed, Very good breakfast, very quiet at night so excellent sleep. 15 minute walk from the centre of the town.
Shaun, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

We loved this hotel. We had a wonderful stay. The staff are brilliant, the food is excellent and the view from our room was amazing. We’re already looking forward to going back x
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location with good parking facilities. Staff helpful and friendly. Plenty of food choice on the menu.
Zoe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Lake District Stay

Fantastic view at a wonderful facility. The included breakfast was very good. While continental only, it had many choices.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property, staff, room and amenities were wonderful. We loved being able to walk uptown and even catch a trail behind the lake house. Breakfast looking out on the lake was great. The food was pretty good as well.
Christa, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly, polite and helpful staff who out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay. The food was good and served promptly, in a nice relaxing environment. My wife and I will definitely be staying again. Highly recommended.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely super dog friendly stay, staff were all lovely and made us feel really welcome, dinner and breakfast were an excellent standard. We will be back!
Rachel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overnight

We arrived early and waited until 3.00pm Staff friendly room was spacious and clean. Pillows were terrible and the room above ours they were moving furniture and walking about until 4.00 am Did tell two members of staff one apologised and the other said she wondered what was going on up there! Thought we had dinner , bed and breakfast for £279.00 but was told only bed and breakfast. All staff were friendly but very rushed.
Delia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel

The staff went out of their way to help us 🤗
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great location

Great location, really friendly staff - just super helpful and welcoming… made us feel right at home! Only reason for not perfect score was quite a few spiders in the room - to be expected but would be an issue for some people
Noah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb

Our 3rd or 4th stay at Lakehouse and we’ll be back again … Nice accommodation and all staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy and within easy walking distance to the restaurant and bar (Lakeside). The staff were warm and friendly, prompt and professional whilst serving. Highly recommended to visitors. I woul recommend however that the aged or disabled go for Accomodation at the lakeside hotel as there is a 100 yard climb to the lake houses from the restaurant.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, lovely room with Beautiful view from room, very friendly and welcoming staff. 100% will be coming back.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and welcoming staff

The inn is ideally positioned between Ambleside and Windermere with views of the lake from the restaurant. We had a room without a view but it was quiet and very clean. The room had tea and coffee facilities as well as heating you could adjust yourself if needed. The beds were very comfortable and bathroom spotless. My only issue was the smoke alarm on the ceiling flashed throughout the night meaning the room lit up blue which was very annoying but I’m unsure how you could stop this. The breakfast was fantastic with a wide variety of choices and served until 10am. Staff are what makes the inn so welcoming as all spoke to us which was lovely. I would recommend the inn to anyone wanting a very comfortable and welcoming place to stay at a great price
Lyndsey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Little Find

What a nice place! Note that this hotel is not directly on the water but just up the hill from the lake. The property was beautiful, the staff very friendly, the rooms clean and comfortable and the food excellent. Note that the check in is in the restaurant at the bottom of the hill and across the street. I would definitely stay at this property if in the area again.
View from the hotel parking lot at the top of the hill.
View from the hotel restaurant at the bottom of the hill.
Jody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in great location

Modern upto date decor. Very clean and tidy. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff. The only gripe was that I used the 'contact the hotel' on Hotels.com app asking whether we could park the car in the morning before 3pm check in. No reply received. I sent a second message. No reply. I filled in an on line check in, including car registration number but still had to do the same form again at the hotel
John Duncan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, lovely decor, tasty breakfast. However flies in bathroom (dead and alive) and a few cobwebs and dust in room. Nothing terrible but felt it could have been a bit cleaner for price.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

xmas 2023

the staff at the hotel were friendly, helpful and polite over our entire stay the breakfasts were very good as were the evening meals always arrived quite quickly and lovely and hot - our room was comfortable and warm - was a wonderful xmas break and we would definitely stay again - thank you!!
Edward, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location but the service needs an overhaul

Great location, just overlooking the lake . The hotel is good but without any outstanding or unusual characteristics. Food is average . Service levels are mediocre and often more lip service than any attempt to help . The breakfast was substantial. Is it worth a stay? Yes , primarily for the location
Uday, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I should have reviewed the rooms better as I booked to go into the lake house not knowing it was up a small incline which was too much for my 81 yr old mum. Rooms are beautifully decorated and has everything you need just wrong location for us.
Julie, 1-night trip