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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property
Mountain inn, steps from Ambleside Pier

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Lake
Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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 (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
$111 nightly
The total price is $133
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

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

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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, 316 reviews
$122 nightly
The price is $146
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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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
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rydal Mount - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 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
  • ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

At Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This Victorian inn is also within a short drive of Ullswater. 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
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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

  • Free English breakfast 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

  • 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 good, substantial, delicious, and very good value. (19 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Lake
Accomodation Type
Gardens
Food
View
Walking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff in a great location

Right by the water, great walks and views, and all you need right nearby
Alexander, 3-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

Very Good!

Excellent location. Pleasant staff at most times. Check out wasn’t asked if we had enjoyed our stay, or thanks for staying or anything. Breakfast very good value and tasty
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Saying it was up an incline was deceiving.It was up a steep hill but food and room excellent
1-night trip

6/10 Good

It's fine.

It is very confusing when you first arrive. It isn't clear that you need to go down the hill, over the road and into the pub to check in. Once you've managed that then it's OK but if the weather is bad there isn't a lounge to relax in.
Alistair, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room is a bit too warm.

The room is a bit too warm. We were not able to switch off the towel rack heating in the bathroom. It seems the ventilation fan inside the bathroom is not working.
K C B, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good hotel in great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, comfy hotel rooms. Lots to do around.
Sachin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Good location. However, multiple things that could be better. I had informed the hotel it was our wedding anniversary but this was not acknowledged and nothing done to make it feel special. Difficult driveway access to the lakehouse parking and also very limited. Didn't realise that check in was at the pub opposite the road (busy road to cross). Long, slow moving line to check in. Room small but had all amenities. Cleanliness could be better due to lots of dust and dead flies on windowsills. Lots of noise from other guests in the early hours of the morning that could be heard. Breakfast good with vegetarian options. Overall okay but could have been better.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

enjoyable stay
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, service and access to lakes and walks
Tim, 4-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

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

Great stay, not much parking available
Madeline, 1-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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Poor

Reception is in the bar, not convenient. The staff for check in is not friendly
Mei, 1-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

Excellent Hotel

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