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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Pier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre4 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)104 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 237 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Parkside Road. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Lake Windermere - 2 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Ambleside Tavern - 18 min walk
  • Royal Oak - 15 min walk
  • Waterhead Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
  • The Pier Cafe Bar - 2 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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 full breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on May 23, 2024 start from CA $184.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 234 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a grand time at The Waterhead in the week before Easter. Hotel was very comfortable, and our dog was made to feel welcome. It was a good base to explore the Windermere area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A fantastic getaway! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Conrad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view
Food was mediocre, management poor. Room was lovely, checkin was crazy. Its impossible that no room is ready for check-in before 3pm. If you arrive in peak season how can possibly 40 rooms be checked in at 3pm. ?expect a long wait .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sadly nothing unique anymore. The Waterhead Hotel was the jewel in the crown of former owners English Lakes. Unfortunately now it is a very average pub with rooms and you could be in any one of the numerous Inn Collection establishments. A very disappointing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel not for 4 stars but 3 max !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly renovated situated right on the lake and near the ferry terminal it is a great base to explore the lakes district. The bedroom was large and comfortable the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and are clearly making an effort to ensure a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really good at looking after us and their customer service was great. However, the glass cover for the bathtub wasn’t great as it let a lot of water out when having a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor food service
Our bathroom hot tap took atleast 4/5 minutes to produce hot water, which was frustrating. We had supper on our first night and my wife's choice of curried cauliflower with coconut rice with almonds and raisins was a disappointment, as was the waitresses reaction. There were no almonds or raisins and a very weak coconut flavour. The waitress spent her time making excuse after excuse when we mentioned this, from "you must have had a batch without too much milk" to telling us "how interested she was in food,as she used to be a chef" Eventually she agreed to talk to the chef, who she called Dave. The excuses now included " its a new menu" to " he forgot to add the almonds and raisins " Her attitude throughout was indifference and was clearly suprised when i stated that we would not be eating at the hotel the following night. Not once did she offer a practical sollution to this issue but made embarrassing reasons why the food was not as advertised. Our dinner with drinks cost £58, so they lost atleast that amount for our missed night. Things go wrong, but its how you deal with them that are remembered .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023