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9 / 10 Guest Rating

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lake Road, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER, Ambleside, GB

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn - main view

About the Property

Picturesque Location

Enjoy stunning views from our garden at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, located in the historical district in Ambleside. Situated near top attractions like Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier, immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lake District during your stay.

Complimentary Amenities

Start your day right with a delicious English breakfast served daily. Stay connected with our free wireless internet access and take advantage of the convenient free self-parking available onsite.

Comfortable Accommodations

Relax in one of our 23 guestrooms equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions and coffee/tea makers. Unwind in our cozy rooms with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy digital programming for your entertainment needs.

Book your stay now at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn for a memorable getaway in Ambleside!

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Rafting nearby

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-out is available.This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9
Exceptional113 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the good location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service9.5
Location9.5
Room Quality9.0
Amenities9.0
Value for Money9.0
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience9.0

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Susan
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 20, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Location was good and position was ideal for our purposes. Parking could be a challenge

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Barry
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 12, 2025

"Lovely Hotel "

10.0

Very nice room with a terrace outside. Clean and fresh with excellent service. Wonderful breakfast and decent meals on the menu. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"Good"

6.0

Good location. However, multiple things that could be better. I had informed the hotel it was our wedding anniversary but this was not acknowledged and nothing done to make it feel special. Difficult driveway access to the lakehouse parking and also very limited. Didn't realise that check in was at the pub opposite the road (busy road to cross). Long, slow moving line to check in. Room small but had all amenities. Cleanliness could be better due to lots of dust and dead flies on windowsills. Lots of noise from other guests in the early hours of the morning that could be heard. Breakfast good with vegetarian options. Overall okay but could have been better.

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Karen
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 22, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

We enjoyed the excellent location and view from the hotel as well as the good quality breakfasts and on two nights evening meals in the Waterhead Inn bar which is part of the whole package.

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Alistair
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 22, 2025

"It's fine."

6.0

It is very confusing when you first arrive. It isn't clear that you need to go down the hill, over the road and into the pub to check in. Once you've managed that then it's OK but if the weather is bad there isn't a lounge to relax in.

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K C B
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 9, 2025

"The room is a bit too warm."

8.0

The room is a bit too warm. We were not able to switch off the towel rack heating in the bathroom. It seems the ventilation fan inside the bathroom is not working.

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Paul
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 8, 2025

"Very Good!"

10.0

Excellent location. Pleasant staff at most times. Check out wasn’t asked if we had enjoyed our stay, or thanks for staying or anything. Breakfast very good value and tasty

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 7, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Saying it was up an incline was deceiving.It was up a steep hill but food and room excellent

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Andrew
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 24, 2025

"Nice and clean rooms"

10.0

Nice and clean rooms in a good area, good value for money.

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Delia
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 6, 2025

"Overnight"

6.0

We arrived early and waited until 3.00pm Staff friendly room was spacious and clean. Pillows were terrible and the room above ours they were moving furniture and walking about until 4.00 am Did tell two members of staff one apologised and the other said she wondered what was going on up there! Thought we had dinner , bed and breakfast for £279.00 but was told only bed and breakfast. All staff were friendly but very rushed.

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