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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property
Victorian inn in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Upscale inn remodeled in 2023 and located near Lake Windermere
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn provides amenities like free English breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Waterhead Inn]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

House Lake
Lake House Ambleside
Lake House House
Lake House Ambleside, Lake District
Lake House Hotel Ambleside
Lake Ambleside
Lake House Ambleside District
Ambleside Lake House Guesthouse
Ambleside House Guesthouse
Ambleside Lake House
Lakehouse At The Waterhead
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Inn
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Ambleside
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Inn Ambleside
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn The Inn Collection Group

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this inn is steps from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 15 minutes.

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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 486 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfy hotel rooms. Lots to do around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mei

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception is in the bar, not convenient. The staff for check in is not friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel in great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy and clean room, food was amazing and staff really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Lake District Stay

Fantastic view at a wonderful facility. The included breakfast was very good. While continental only, it had many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food, service and access to lakes and walks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, not much parking available
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We loved this hotel. We had a wonderful stay. The staff are brilliant, the food is excellent and the view from our room was amazing. We’re already looking forward to going back x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with good parking facilities. Staff helpful and friendly. Plenty of food choice on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, staff, room and amenities were wonderful. We loved being able to walk uptown and even catch a trail behind the lake house. Breakfast looking out on the lake was great. The food was pretty good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, great location

Great location, really friendly staff - just super helpful and welcoming… made us feel right at home! Only reason for not perfect score was quite a few spiders in the room - to be expected but would be an issue for some people
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely super dog friendly stay, staff were all lovely and made us feel really welcome, dinner and breakfast were an excellent standard. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy and within easy walking distance to the restaurant and bar (Lakeside). The staff were warm and friendly, prompt and professional whilst serving. Highly recommended to visitors. I woul recommend however that the aged or disabled go for Accomodation at the lakeside hotel as there is a 100 yard climb to the lake houses from the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyable few days
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst service and very poorly managed , would never recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Our 3rd or 4th stay at Lakehouse and we’ll be back again … Nice accommodation and all staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel

The staff went out of their way to help us 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice!

Lovely guest house with a brilliant breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, lovely room with Beautiful view from room, very friendly and welcoming staff. 100% will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Little Find

What a nice place! Note that this hotel is not directly on the water but just up the hill from the lake. The property was beautiful, the staff very friendly, the rooms clean and comfortable and the food excellent. Note that the check in is in the restaurant at the bottom of the hill and across the street. I would definitely stay at this property if in the area again.
View from the hotel parking lot at the top of the hill.
View from the hotel restaurant at the bottom of the hill.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was excellent. Room spacious, very clean and lovely view over garden. Breakfast was superb and staff very pleasant and friendly. Our swedish friends travelling with us were equally impressed.. Only drawback for us was no bar to have a nightcap in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a view

Great base for walking. Not too far from Ambleside amenities. Lovely garden & beyond view.
Lakes end
Rydal Hall Estate
Room with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast included. Room was clean and updated. Bed comfortable. Gorgeous gardens on property and a quick walk to town. Lots of cute shops. Very scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022