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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakeside retreat with garden views offers a peaceful escape where travelers can enjoy drinks at their leisure and connect with nature

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The Waterhead Inn sits by a peaceful lake, offering a tranquil retreat. The garden has stunning views, and the on-site bar and restaurant serve drinks and meals all day. Travelers appreciate practical amenities like luggage storage and high-speed WiFi that enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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 Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • The vast expanse of Lake Windermere shown from above the village of Ambleside in the British Lake District.
    Lake Windermere
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier
    Ambleside Pier
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borrans Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rothay Park
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zeffirellis
    17 min walk
  • Wateredge Inn
    2 min walk
  • Freshers’ Cafe
    14 min walk
  • The Temperance Inn
    14 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    15 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
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
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great 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 eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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)

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $200, 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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 339 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevanna

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

6/10 Okay

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was lovely. Couldn’t fault it. Hotel its self is lovely. Nice chilled atmosphere. Where it lets itself down is food. Dinner on first evening was terrible. Chips hard and overcooked. Onion rings hard and dripping in fat. Mussels overcooked and way too salty. Breakfast next morning was lukewarm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Hospitality was very good. The bar and food was very good the bar and surrounding area was very nice and well presented. How ever the room we stayed in was very poor was not cleaned properly the whole area up stairs neadered a good clean cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was superb. We tried the evening menu special which was a Pheasant breast.It wasn't the best I've tasted, it was nicely presented but it was rather salty and dry. The bed mattress provided a good nights sleep and the room was spacious and clean. Well worth the 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location overlooking the lake, with onsite parking. Comfortable, clean rooms, cosy atmosphere and very dog friendly. The staff were also very helpful and pleasant The breakfast was always piping hot and plentiful, with a small selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit and muffins. The only small issue was that the hot water seemed to be a bit hit and miss. The shower was always hot but the bathroom sink was usually cold, which was the same in our other family member's room too. This didn't detract from our enjoment though, we'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice rooms, fun location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room (39) comfy bed, old-fashioned but beautiful armoire and dressing table. Coal effect fire, but central heating was excellent so didn't need it. Fitted bathroom with underfloor heating was really cosy. Really clean. Good breakfast and bar food was excellent . Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, really friendly staff, meal choices good. Parking is a bit restricted and tight albeit there is a public car park next door, whicjh I didn't need to use.Chris when serving us was outstanding. Will use again, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

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

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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPHINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay,Staff at Breakfast were amazing very friendly and the Eggs Royale were beautiful thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service large and clean rooms with all amenities needed. Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very friendly staff and very comfortable surroundings would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

A relaxing stay at the waters edge

Beautiful location, good service, good breakfast, comfortable, spacious bedroom, good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and food with very friendly staff. Room very spacious and comfortable with the unexpected bonus of a view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024