Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the The Lakehouse Rooms at The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside. The rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and an private bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival please make your way to The Waterhead Inn, located on the main road before you turn up the bank to The Lakehouse, as this is where check-in is located. Traditional Full English breakfasts alongside continental options are served daily at the The Waterhead Inn which is located across the road from The Lakehouse rooms. If guests have booked Room Only, Breakfast can be added for an additional cost. The Waterhead Inn also serves lunch and evening dining options if required. Please note The Lakehouse is across the road from The Waterhead Inn and this is up an incline so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. Surrounded by scenic walking routes, this recently refurbished Inn is just a few yards from the shores of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability or alternatively, there are chargeable car parks nearby. Ambleside town center is only a short stroll away for you to explore during your stay or other attractions such as Zip World Windermere are only a short drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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The Inn Collection Group
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The Inn Collection Group

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Kimi
United States United States
The location was great. We livkd the bed and breakfast feel of it. It was helpful that there was ample on site parking available for free. The grounds were very beautiful and the staff were all very friendly.
Vanessa
United States United States
It was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Met all expectations.
S
United States United States
Staff were very gracious about holding my bags when I arrived early and was leaving later the next day. Breakfast was very well stocked with typical continental options and hot options for a traditional full English.
Tsunadaxiule
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location. Literally the best point you can ever go to for Ambleside. Everything is on the doorstep and the road to the lake is serviced by a bus from the station that takes you directly there from the station. Welcoming staff, restaurant...
Stewart75
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location is minutes from the lake. Lovely large rooms. Friendly staff
Fraser
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stunning location and room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Huge windows overlook the lake and hills from a distance. Gorgeous scenery.
Gary
United States United States
Beautiful room, clean and cozy. Ambiance of room and restaurant. Excellent breakfast. And exceptional service from Chris on reception.
Ck
United States United States
The hotel was a little plain. It lacked any real personality. However, it was conveniently located by the lake where a hot breakfast and other cold cereal options were available for guests. The staff was very pleasant and helpful always.
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was good. Good location

Managed by The Inn Collection Group

Company review score: 9Based on 58,136 reviews from 33 properties
33 managed properties

Company info

The Inn Collection Group was first formed in 2013, but can trace its roots back to 2006 and The Lindisfarne Inn on the Northumberland coast. Now comprising of 32 establishments across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, the Lake District and North Wales, the company has grown remarkably since 2018 as it has acquired stunning properties in welcoming locations.

Property info

Thank you for choosing Lake House at The Waterhead Inn. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome to this most wonderful part of England. We will take great pride in looking after you during your stay and help to make your visit to the Lake District both memorable and special so that you return to us time and time again. Please note that check in/check out and meals are across the road at The Waterhead Inn.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Lakehouse Rooms at The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

The Lakehouse Rooms at The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 08:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Lake House Rooms at The Waterhead Inn is an old Victorian building with no lift. If guests smoke in the rooms, they may be charged one night's accommodation as a penalty.

Upon arrival, guests need to check in at The Waterhead Inn before making their way to their room within the Lake House building. The Lakehouse is an annex building across the road from The Waterhead Inn and access is via an incline. Check-in alongside breakfast is in the main Waterhead Inn building which is located across the road at the bottom of the incline.

Guests arriving after 20:00 are requested to inform the property prior to arrival. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. It may not be possible to accommodate guests in the same room for each consecutive night of their stay.

Pet-friendly rooms are limited, so please check availability prior to booking. A GBP 15 fee per pet per night applies, and guests are required to inform the property in advance.

Please note that if you require assistance setting up a twin bed, please request this via the Special Requests box during booking. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability.

Please note that for group bookings (5 or more rooms), a non-refundable prepayment of 10% of the full amount is required at time of booking.

Payment for group bookings should be made via credit card or bank transfer within 6 weeks prior to arrival, together with the full rooming list.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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