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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Property class: 4

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A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.
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A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $132
$110 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a desk with a lamp. Two framed pictures are on the wall above the bed.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a cup and magazine, and a TV.

Family Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ambleside

When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. .This hotel is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Lodore Falls and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ambleside Pier.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Borrans Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wray Castle - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Fleece - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers 41 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 41 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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)

More

  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 371 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stop and enjoy great views of the Lake and take the ferry ride!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at The Waterhead Inn multiple times and continue to come back. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We look forward to our next stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous room overlooking the river. The amenities were great, and the breakfast was substantial.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Great food
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff, great breakfast, a fan in the room to help with the hot weather. Good tea and coffee. Free parking and a great view of the Lake, close to Ambleside and from the room the mountains were clearly visible. Fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking space, food available all day, lake across the road, walking distance to the village, excellent helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite pleasant staff. Nice spacious room with good shower. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
The building itself needs updating and renewing! The staff were amazing and location is great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with lake views dog friendly and the staff were fabulous will return again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb. Found breakfast (cereal to be limited choice), but was good and cooked was nice, with plenty of tea and coffee. Only thing I found was bar was slow as there seemed not enough people around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Waterhead Inn was even better than expected. The area was perfect - lovely and peaceful (despite it being the bank holiday weekend) but right on the lake, situated just a few meters away from where you can get the boat into Bowness, with 4 or 5 gorgeous beer gardens right on your doorstep. The staff were all so lovely, breakfast was delicious and the room was extremely spacious with huge, comfy beds! Will definitely be returning to this hotel for another relaxing break soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking restricated but overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly staff, room was spotless. Nice place to stay for a day or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and close to the lake with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent hotel in great location

Excellent hotel in great location Very good breakfast too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect. A big thankyou to all the staff for making my stay perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great food in the restaurant, delightful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cold. The underfloor heating was not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location with excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, also has a wonderful supper.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice,stay - good room and location

In general nice stay, good room and location, nice breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked a non smoking family room but room was stanched of smoking. Reception came to check and agreed & gave us 2 rooms instead. Overall all staff lacked
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent good choice of breakfast room nice and clean staff very helpful view excellent lift needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025