Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available subject to availability. Wray Castle, Zip World at Brockhole and Windermere are just a 10-minute drive away. Alternatively, Ambleside Town Center is only a short stroll away or Lake Windermere is on our doorstep if you wish to take the boat to Windermere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

The Inn Collection Group
Hotel chain/brand
The Inn Collection Group

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

  • 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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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Mary
United States United States
Location by the lake. And bus stop right at the inn.
Elizabeth
United States United States
The room was good sized, clean and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good and dinners were nice.
Elizabeth
United States United States
The location was great. Nice area and quiet. Rooms spacious, clean and well appointed. Breakfast was wonderful and the restaurant food and service good. Would stay again with less luggage
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
View over the lake was fantastic, rooms were cozy but modern, and the restaurant and breakfast on-site was amazing. Really friendly staff who made us feel right at home
Jessica
South Africa South Africa
The all-you-can-eat breakfast was delicious! The location was particularly breathtaking, allowing us to relax and enjoy the countryside. I would 100% recommend the visit.
Jeanette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean welcoming and lovely atmosphere. Really cosy and warm on a bad weather weekend!
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, the excellent rooms and staff made our stay wonderful. Liz one of the staff was brilliant and gave us some great tips on where to try walking with the weather a bit iffy for a few days. The restaurant was brilliant and so well decorated...
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely breakfast and evening meal, good local brewed beer on our second night as they had run out on the first night
Laurena
United States United States
Absolutely beautiful hotel and surroundings. Very clean and great staff. They had a delicious breakfast.
Christelle
France France
I appreciated the hotel’s convenient location and the quality of the breakfast.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Local • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside- The Inn Collection Group

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside- The Inn Collection Group takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 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.
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. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited and are subject to a charge of GBP 15 per pet per night. Guests who wish to travel with pets are advised to inform the property in advance.

When booking five or more rooms, group terms and conditions are applied to your reservation. A 10% non-refundable deposit is taken at time of booking and full payment and rooming list are required six weeks prior to your arrival. These terms replace any other booking policies agreed with online travel agents.

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