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Family Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Victorian inn, walk to Lake Windermere

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale inn is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Coniston Water and 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Derwentwater.

Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1880
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Free English breakfast
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

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. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Online Penalty Collection

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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.

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