- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Parking on site
About this property
Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Waterhead Inn. The recently refurbished rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and a modern bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival, please make your way to The Waterhead Inn 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. 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 a slight 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 centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Martin
United Kingdom
“Lovely room. Excellent bar area. Very good breakfast.” - Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“Lovely . the bedroom had stunning views. comfortable bed .I still enjoying my stay, and thankfully, the weather was beautiful” - Francesca
United Kingdom
“The food was amazing. Location is beautiful. Staff lovely.” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“Very spacious room massive bed Good allergy matrix on the app for those who have special requests Very friendly staff.” - Elaine
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location very clean and all staff were wonderful at making you feel welcome great menu great food 10 /10 will be back ❤️” - Terence
United Kingdom
“As I have had hip surgery, the lift was very welcome. Location excellent.” - Foteini
United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly staff, nice breakfast. Rooms are renovated and look very cosy a great plus how much everyone loves dogs!” - Raymond
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel ,nice location, short walk into Ambleside, amazing breakfast too ,staff were really friendly, plenty parking on site too” - Barry
United Arab Emirates
“I really liked that it has a large restaurant to serve the various properties that are within its service.” - Sam
India
“The place had a great location with helpful staff . Breakfast was good .”

Managed by The Inn Collection Group
Property information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
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, which is a short distance away.
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.
Special conditions apply for bookings of 5 or more rooms. When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.