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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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Perched by the serene lake, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers a haven of tranquility. Take in the breathtaking views from the garden, indulge in a drink at the bar or savor delicious meals at its restaurant. With luggage storage and high-speed WiFi, guests appreciate this retreat's thoughtful touches.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
$111 nightly
The total price is $133
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borrans Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rothay Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 16 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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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
    • 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 (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group 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 The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yes, pets 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group like?

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group is a short 2-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

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Reviews

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, lovely, fresh, and extensive with a good choice of cooked and continental options. (19 reviews)
  • The restaurant served good food, including a delicious breakfast buffet, and the staff were excellent and very helpful. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location overlooking the lake, with onsite parking. Comfortable, clean rooms, cosy atmosphere and very dog friendly. The staff were also very helpful and pleasant The breakfast was always piping hot and plentiful, with a small selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit and muffins. The only small issue was that the hot water seemed to be a bit hit and miss. The shower was always hot but the bathroom sink was usually cold, which was the same in our other family member's room too. This didn't detract from our enjoment though, we'd definitely stay here again.
Stephanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in great location

Excellent hotel in great location Very good breakfast too
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and the staff was outstanding.
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location with excellent staff
Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfot fit for a rambling week

The hotel was perfect for a family week of rambling in a rain soaked week. Our puppy was welcomed and kids enjoyed the food. The room itself a little cramped with the sofa bed in use but but it was very comfy
Vikki, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal Bolt-Hole for Lakes visit.

Very comfortable room. On the top floor, which is unusual when you've brought a dog, but no hassle, other than it's a bit of a rabbit warren finding your room. Breakfast was very good and included at no extra charge. Lovely position overlooking the Lake, and a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. Bus Stops just outside meant we never needed to move car once in car park.
Andrew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice,stay - good room and location

In general nice stay, good room and location, nice breakfast
Adam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and amenities
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful inn with lots to do close by. The rooms were large and quiet. Breakfast was very good. We would highly recommend this place for a stay in Ambleside.
Shannon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service large and clean rooms with all amenities needed. Staff was fantastic.
avinash, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and very welcoming and friendly staff.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay,Staff at Breakfast were amazing very friendly and the Eggs Royale were beautiful thank you.
JOSEPHINE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it there, so pretty. Worked for our budget. Friendly staff. Great to have a restaurant at the location for our tired travellers.
Tania, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, nice rooms, fun location
Dave, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful property to stay at, i think we just got unlucky with our family room. Room really too cramped to be a family room with 1 very small window in the corner. Unable to keep the window open at all due to the noise from either a generator/kitchen below. However, super friendly & helpful staff. Good choice of food & great breakfast. Lovely lake front location!
Rachael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing stay at the waters edge

Beautiful location, good service, good breakfast, comfortable, spacious bedroom, good value for money
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location very friendly staff and very comfortable surroundings would definitely recommend
Chris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The small details matter

Nice hotel and great location, however sometimes it's the small details that make the difference. 1. We were allocated room 40, a long walk from reception, up 2 flights of stairs, glad I had my walking boots. 2. You need to pay extra for a Latte coffee with breakfast, at these prices it should be included! 3. They advertise an offer of a free drink if you decline room service, but the drinks available are very restricted and we didn't get clean towels.
Graham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First class accomodation.

First class room, very clean with excellent decor. Staff were very attentive.
alexander, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We would return

The hotel could not have been at a better location on the lake, a very large bar area with terrace overlooking the lake, service was excellent and the room was larger than expected, the breakfast was excellent and we ate twice in the hotel and tad expensive for what it was, we had our dog who could accompany us almost everywhere in the hotel, we enjoyed our stay and would return.
Tim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All great

Great location, great services. We really enjoyed our stay here and the dogs loved it too.
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and food with very friendly staff. Room very spacious and comfortable with the unexpected bonus of a view of the lake.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A warm welcome , staff were helpful and friendly . Perfect place to stay .
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service,friendly staff who were most helpful nothing was too much trouble
Anthony, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great except the food

A great location and room 11 we stayed in has a balcony looking over Lake Windermere. Lift not working. Staff friendly and helpful. Holiday let down by the food. We had dinner on the first night - veg was cold and chips half cooked. Pie crust was like concrete and gravy very thin. Not a nice experience so ate out of the hotel for the rest of the holiday
Michael, 4-night trip