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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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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
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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

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

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
The current price is CNY872
CNY1,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.9 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
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬14 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 Coniston Water. 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
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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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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being lovely, fresh, and with a good variety of options. (16 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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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in great location

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great position
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Summer stay in Ambleside

Lovely hotel in a great location. Views over Windermere are amazing. The car park can be a tight squeeze for larger cars. The premises features a very large pub on the ground floor, which is used for a great breakfast for guests. Reception desk for hotel guests is in the bar. The bedroom was very well appointed, clean and spacious. The only issue that I had was that the staff were a little inattentive... Unnecessary waits to be served, tables in restaurant/bar area were not cleared quickly, not much in the way of a warm, friendly welcome.
Kevin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

6/10 Good

Disappointing Stay Despite Lovely Location

We were really looking forward to our stay, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. Our room was situated right next to a very noisy kitchen extractor fan, which not only disrupted our sleep but also caused the room to smell strongly of stale food. We had to ask a member of staff to switch the fan off just to be able to sleep. To make matters worse, there was loud rave music coming from the kitchen area late in the evening. My husband raised the issue with staff and, although the music briefly stopped, it started up again soon after. I had to go down personally a second time to complain, which was frustrating. On a more positive note, the breakfast was very nice and the hotel’s location, with views of the lake, is truly lovely. However, the hotel itself is looking rather tired since our last visit and could really benefit from a fresh coat of paint and a bit of TLC. Unfortunately, the noise and lack of attention to guest comfort really impacted our stay.
Cal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and very welcoming and friendly staff.
Michael, 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

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

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

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

4/10 Fair

Unpleasant stay for the price

The room had cobwebs and the carpet full of pet hair all bathroom fittings were lose and falling off 250£ a night for that Not recommended
Klarna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

We will definitely go again

Fantastic hotel to stay in and wonderful friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight stay

Great service great location and charming hotel
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Waterhead Inn is in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Windermere with open views over to The Langdales. A short walk to the centre of Ambleside, with friendly, helpful staff and rare, coveted parking.
David, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Very hard working
Jia, 4-night trip