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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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The Waterhead Inn sits by a peaceful lake, offering a tranquil retreat. The garden has stunning views, and the on-site bar and restaurant serve drinks and meals all day. Travelers appreciate practical amenities like luggage storage and high-speed WiFi that enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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