Title: Waterhead Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterhead Retreat Cottage with free parking, steps from Lake Windermere ## Photo gallery for Waterhead Retreat ![Property grounds - Waterhead Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/ff66d858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Waterhead Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/3bdc8bda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterhead Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/f2e0832d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Waterhead Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/f887b125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waterhead Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/9dbe95e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Lake Windermere, Waterhead Retreat has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterhead Retreat Cottage with free parking, steps from Lake Windermere This smoke-free cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ambleside cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468487/6f52eaf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luke's Hoose Ambleside - 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Cottages in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside-Cottages.d4270-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.41994%2C-2.96059&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bUnOlIpZKTqT8SpV2gJ0o9bf9qo=) 30 Romney Grange Waterhead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0HD ### What's nearby - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Ambleside featuring kayaking or canoeing, cruising and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171373525/529c7003-109f-4368-b4fe-2b3432bd7ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ambleside Pier 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Borrans Park 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Ambleside Climbing Wall 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Stock Ghyll Force 4 min drive \- 2.3 km ### Getting around - Windermere Station 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Freshers’ Cafe 16 min walk - Zeffirellis 19 min walk - Wateredge Inn 4 min walk - Rothay Manor Hotel 15 min walk - Waterhead Hotel 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterhead Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Waterhead Retreat? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waterhead Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Waterhead Retreat? ### Where is Waterhead Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterhead Retreat Reviews ## Reviews 7.6 ### Good