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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property
Mountain inn, steps from Ambleside Pier

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Superior Double or Twin Room
Lake
Terrace/patio
Experience the warmth of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, a beautifully restored upscale inn in the historical district. Savor an English breakfast and unwind with luggage storage, laundry services while enjoying free WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
The current price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rydal Mount - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 7 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 16 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 19 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

At Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and English breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1880
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn like?

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes' walk from Borrans Park.

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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Lake
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View
Walking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, substantial, and delicious with a wide variety of choices. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice, comfy hotel rooms. Lots to do around.
1-night trip

10/10

Really good hotel in great location. Would definitely stay here again.
2-night trip

10/10

Comfy and clean room, food was amazing and staff really friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Great food, service and access to lakes and walks
4-night trip

8/10

enjoyable stay
2-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Great stay, not much parking available
1-night trip

2/10

Reception is in the bar, not convenient. The staff for check in is not friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location with good parking facilities. Staff helpful and friendly. Plenty of food choice on the menu.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

6/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

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
4-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff went out of their way to help us 🤗
2-night trip

10/10

Our 3rd or 4th stay at Lakehouse and we’ll be back again … Nice accommodation and all staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
2-night trip

8/10

Lovely guest house with a brilliant breakfast
1-night trip

2/10

Worst service and very poorly managed , would never recommend
5-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Great base for walking. Not too far from Ambleside amenities. Lovely garden & beyond view.
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Rydal Hall Estate
Room with a view.
2-night trip