Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn. The rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and an en-suite bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival please make your way to The Waterhead Inn, located on the main road before you turn up the bank to The Lakehouse, as this is where check-in is located. Traditional Full English breakfasts alongside continental options are served daily at the The Waterhead Inn which is located across the road from The Lakehouse rooms. If guests have booked Room Only, Breakfast can be added for an additional cost. The Waterhead Inn also serves lunch and evening dining options if required. Please note The Lakehouse is across the road from The Waterhead Inn and this is up an incline so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. Surrounded by scenic walking routes, this recently refurbished Inn is just a few yards from the shores of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability or alternatively, there are chargeable car parks nearby. Ambleside town centre is only a short stroll away for you to explore during your stay or other attractions such as Zip World Windermere are only a short drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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The Inn Collection Group
Hotel chain/brand
The Inn Collection Group

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our view of the lake was beautiful, the room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good.
Kristopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely property and location. Loved the spacious room with large double bed, good size tv, bath and plenty of hot water. Decent views too which we could see part of the lake. Loved the peace and quiet.
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Super clean and cozy. Love the design of the rooms and the whole property. The room was spacious. Staff were friendly and gave clear check in instructions. The restaurant/pub was beautiful and they served nice drinks. We love that we got free...
Bates
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, lovely decor and beautiful location
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was good and check in was straightforward. Parking adjacent to the property
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location, clean bright room, excellent staff
Frost
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful stay Beautiful clean fresh hotel Really enjoyed our stay
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, comfortable and location was perfect. Food excellent and reasonably priced. Car parking easily accessible.
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice location - across the road from the main hotel
Brayzier
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff, excellent value.

Managed by The Inn Collection Group

Company review score: 9Based on 52,911 reviews from 32 properties
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Property information

Thank you for choosing Lake House at The Waterhead Inn. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome to this most wonderful part of England. We will take great pride in looking after you during your stay and help to make your visit to the Lake District both memorable and special so that you return to us time and time again. Please note that check in/check out and meals are across the road at The Waterhead Inn.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$20.09 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 10:00
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
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House rules

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 08:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Lake House Rooms at The Waterhead Inn is an old Victorian building with no lift. If guests smoke in the rooms, they may be charged one night's accommodation as a penalty.

Upon arrival, guests need to check in at The Waterhead Inn before making their way to their room within the Lake House building, which is a short distance away.

Guests arriving after 20:00 are requested to inform the property prior to arrival. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. It may not be possible to accommodate guests in the same room for each consecutive night of their stay.

Pet-friendly rooms are limited, so please check availability prior to booking. A GBP 15 fee per pet per night applies, and guests are required to inform the property in advance.

Special conditions apply for bookings of 5 or more rooms. When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that if you require assistance setting up a twin bed, please request this via the Special Requests box during booking. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.