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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian inn near Lake Windermere

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Garden
Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View
Terrace/patio
Lake
Lake

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Lake Windermere
    1 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier
    1 min walk
  • Wray Castle
    8 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    67 min drive

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Front of property
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (261)
The price is CA $203
per night
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

About the area

Ambleside

In historical district.You'll be steps from Ambleside Pier and a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive

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

4-star Victorian inn near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn was completed in July 2023.

This Victorian Ambleside inn is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1880
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 470 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

manveet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Johan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nithin John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very beautiful location. Only difficulty we faced was unable to use baby pram since the geography is hilly. The old building is not properly maintained. Initially I got room in 52 old building which was bit difficult to stay because of some cleaning substances smell and dark green background in that room makes room dark with negative energy. Anyway they sorted it my giving another room 67 in new building but in that room there was no windows to see the natural beauty. room 68 was very excellent with proper lighting and ventilation. I suggest all rooms should be same like in room no 68.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ANGUS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely. However, you need to be quite fit to get up to your room. The check in and the breakfast was across the road. This was not made clear . Bit challenging when raining. Even getting the car up the hill can be tricky.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I should have reviewed the rooms better as I booked to go into the lake house not knowing it was up a small incline which was too much for my 81 yr old mum. Rooms are beautifully decorated and has everything you need just wrong location for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
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

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, lovely decor, tasty breakfast. However flies in bathroom (dead and alive) and a few cobwebs and dust in room. Nothing terrible but felt it could have been a bit cleaner for price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sabeen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
xmas 2023
the staff at the hotel were friendly, helpful and polite over our entire stay the breakfasts were very good as were the evening meals always arrived quite quickly and lovely and hot - our room was comfortable and warm - was a wonderful xmas break and we would definitely stay again - thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave 5 stars, but not for the Lakehouse at the Waterhead Inn. We arrived there to find no way to get in and waited for 15 minutes in torrential rain wondering what to do. We then walked down the hill to the Waterhead Inn itself to find that the Lakehouse was not actually open, despite being offered on Expedia and despite booking it! We were however very pleased to be offered a room at the Waterhead Inn instead, and at the same price of £109. The Waterhead Inn is excellent, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are brand new and impeccable, and the breakfast, which was included in the price, was superb and worth half the price of the room alone. The Waterhead Inn is far better than some hotels costing significantly more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023