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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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Mark
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2025

"A tale of two rooms"

6.0

We arrived after a long day and parked the car in the last available car park place. We waited for a while at reception and then had to write down our name, vehicle reg and contact details. We were then told our room was across the road up an incline in The Lakehouse so we got back in the car and went to the room. Again we got the last car park space. The room was accessed by a door where a car was parked right in front of it. The carpet was dirty as we went in. Upstairs the room was very tired and the bathroom was of a poor standard. We aren't complainers and went for a drink to think it over. We decided to go back and ask if they had a room in the main hotel as we had stayed there before and really liked it. We were given a new room and from then on everything was great. Nice smallish room, clean and modern. Breakfast was great and check out very straightforward. 1 out of 5 for Lakehouse. 5 out of 5 for Waterhead Inn would stay again.

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Heather
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 5, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great

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Lyndsey
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 21, 2025

"Lovely rooms and welcoming staff "

10.0

The inn is ideally positioned between Ambleside and Windermere with views of the lake from the restaurant. We had a room without a view but it was quiet and very clean. The room had tea and coffee facilities as well as heating you could adjust yourself if needed. The beds were very comfortable and bathroom spotless. My only issue was the smoke alarm on the ceiling flashed throughout the night meaning the room lit up blue which was very annoying but I’m unsure how you could stop this. The breakfast was fantastic with a wide variety of choices and served until 10am. Staff are what makes the inn so welcoming as all spoke to us which was lovely. I would recommend the inn to anyone wanting a very comfortable and welcoming place to stay at a great price

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John Duncan
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2025

"Lovely hotel in great location"

10.0

Modern upto date decor. Very clean and tidy. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff. The only gripe was that I used the 'contact the hotel' on Hotels.com app asking whether we could park the car in the morning before 3pm check in. No reply received. I sent a second message. No reply. I filled in an on line check in, including car registration number but still had to do the same form again at the hotel

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Mei
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 18, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Reception is in the bar, not convenient. The staff for check in is not friendly

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Shaun
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 17, 2025

"Quiet location on the outskirts"

8.0

Nice location, lake view ( just ) and parking, unless you were the last person there at night. Big room, hot water, excellent bed, Very good breakfast, very quiet at night so excellent sleep. 15 minute walk from the centre of the town.

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Mohammed
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 28, 2024

"Good"

2.0

Worst service and very poorly managed , would never recommend

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Sachin
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 20, 2024

"Exceptional"

10.0

Nice, comfy hotel rooms. Lots to do around.

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Michael
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 7, 2024

"Great Lake District Stay"

10.0

Fantastic view at a wonderful facility. The included breakfast was very good. While continental only, it had many choices.

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Richard
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2024

"Excellent"

8.0

Friendly, polite and helpful staff who out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay. The food was good and served promptly, in a nice relaxing environment. My wife and I will definitely be staying again. Highly recommended.

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