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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

★★★★ Lake Road, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER, Ambleside, GB

9 guest rating· 113 reviews

About this hotel

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!

Rooms & rates

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Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 17 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>183 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, double sofa bed, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>161 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>194 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free English breakfast
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Garden
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Mountain biking nearby
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  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say9113 reviews

+ Good location+ Friendly staff+ Tasty breakfast− Cleanliness issues− Check-in confusion− Noise from other guests
Cleanliness8.0
Service9.5
Location9.5
Room Quality9.0
Amenities9.0
Value for Money9.0

Guest review

8.0

Location was good and position was ideal for our purposes. Parking could be a challenge

Susan · 2025-09-20

Lovely Hotel

10.0

Very nice room with a terrace outside. Clean and fresh with excellent service. Wonderful breakfast and decent meals on the menu. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Barry · 2025-09-12

Guest review

6.0

Good location. However, multiple things that could be better. I had informed the hotel it was our wedding anniversary but this was not acknowledged and nothing done to make it feel special. Difficult driveway access to the lakehouse parking and also very limited. Didn't realise that check in was at the pub opposite the road (busy road to cross). Long, slow moving line to check in. Room small but had all amenities. Cleanliness could be better due to lots of dust and dead flies on windowsills. Lots of noise from other guests in the early hours of the morning that could be heard. Breakfast good with vegetarian options. Overall okay but could have been better.

Verified traveler · 2025-08-24

Guest review

10.0

We enjoyed the excellent location and view from the hotel as well as the good quality breakfasts and on two nights evening meals in the Waterhead Inn bar which is part of the whole package.

Karen · 2025-08-22

It's fine.

6.0

It is very confusing when you first arrive. It isn't clear that you need to go down the hill, over the road and into the pub to check in. Once you've managed that then it's OK but if the weather is bad there isn't a lounge to relax in.

Alistair · 2025-08-22

The room is a bit too warm.

8.0

The room is a bit too warm. We were not able to switch off the towel rack heating in the bathroom. It seems the ventilation fan inside the bathroom is not working.

K C B · 2025-08-09

Good to know

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).

›Pets

Maximum number of pets per room 2

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

›Pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

›Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

›Accessibility

No elevators

›Pets

Pets allowed

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

›Pets

Only dogs are allowed

›Pets

Service animals are allowed