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Inns The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group (formerly The Waterhead Inn)

Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER (show map)

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The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

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Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Inn offers an onsite restaurant/bar and comfortable rooms, many of which have lake views. Ambleside is just a 10-minute walk away.
The spacious rooms each have a flat-screen TV, desk, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.
With colourful art and mood lighting, the onsite restaurant serves a creative British menu and traditional cooked breakfasts. There is also a garden terrace for al fresco dining.
Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available and Wray Castle and Windermere are just a 10-minute drive away.

Formerly The Waterhead Inn

Before March 2023 The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group was known as The Waterhead Inn

Before June 2021 The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group was known as The Waterhead Hotel

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The Double or Twin Rooms are located within The Waterhead Inn. They feature a fully equipped en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, WIFI and TV.

Classic Double or Twin Room with View - enter dates to see room photos

The Classic Double or Twin Rooms with view are located within The Waterhead Inn. They feature a fully equipped en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, seating, WIFI and TV. These rooms offer views of either the lake or the fells.

Superior Double or Twin Room with View - enter dates to see room photos

The Superior Double or Twin Rooms with view are located within The Waterhead Inn. They are spacious and feature a fully equipped en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, seating, WIFI and TV. These rooms offer views of Lake Windermere.

Classic Double or Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious twin/double room.

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Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 2 beds.

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Facilities of The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant

Common areas
Garden, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Miscellaneous
Allergy-free room, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Desk, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Lake view, Linen, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Toilet, Towels, TV, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 17 Feb 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 15:00:00 hours

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Untill 10:30:00 hours

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Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

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The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited and are subject to a charge of GBP 15 per pet per night. Guests who wish to travel with pets are advised to inform the property in advance.

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8.6

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Anne

“Just lovely”

10.0

11 Apr 2025

The hotel was beautiful, well placed the food was great and the staff were lovely and helpful. Over an hour on hold before the phone was answered wasn’t very good though

david

“Short break at Ambleside.”

9.0

10 Apr 2025

Fabulous stay. Room was incredible, stunning view. Staff were great. Special thanks to young man with dark hair who checked us in. Food great. Would stay again.

Andy

“Top location and a lovely Inn”

9.0

10 Apr 2025

Superb location, good clean rooms and a decent breakfast. Enjoyed 3 sun filled days exploring The Lakes from The Waterhead. A brilliant place to start the day from and end the day having a drink on the terrace overlooking Windermere.

Robert

“Good location for exploring that area of the Lake District”

8.0

08 Apr 2025

Very good breakfast, room clean, warm and spacious , and easy to park the car

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Inns The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group (formerly The Waterhead Inn)

Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0ER (show map)

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Formerly The Waterhead Inn

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Rooms List

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Classic Double or Twin Room with View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Double or Twin Room with View - enter dates to see room photos

Classic Double or Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Just lovely”

“Short break at Ambleside.”

“Top location and a lovely Inn”

“Good location for exploring that area of the Lake District”

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