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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4.0 star property

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Boating
Superior Double or Twin Room
Garden
Lake
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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Lake Road, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Ambleside
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 339 reviews
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

About the area

Ambleside

When you stay at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. .This inn is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borrans Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rothay Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. 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.
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 per person

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1880
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 per person
  • 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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

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. 340 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 522 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel as it has fantastic views to the lake, lovely comfortable rooms and excellent food. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them making the whole stay a real pleasure. We would have no hesitation recommending this hotel as a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious with lovely views of the lake, the food was delicious especially the buffet breakfasts and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Overall it was a really enjoyable 4 night break and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed my stay there. The rooms were good, clean and spacious. The breakfast was great. The area around was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked in response to photos of property. We’re given a simple room in an annex behind the house, so, not what we were expecting. Also, shower and heating controls are in need of some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, although access a bit awkward and parking a bit tight. Cleanliness exceptional in all areas. Food is very good and portions are a good size. Staff helpful when required and attentive. A very enjoyable stay, despite the weather, and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room wasn"t overly clean. the building we were in was more than "just across the road." Both the building were up a significant high hill with access up and down on the driveway or switch back through the front hillside. At the roadside it was a small landing on the curve of the busy main highway through Ambleside. The breakfast had a very nice buffet and nice eating area. The staff were friendly and helpful. The latch on the outside door was difficult to open and could pose a safety issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was welcoming and helpful. We loved our room and the restaurant. Only wish it was a longer stay. One night was definitely not enough and we would love to come again and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location was good and position was ideal for our purposes. Parking could be a challenge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alistair

It's fine.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

K C B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room is a bit too warm.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Good!

Excellent location. Pleasant staff at most times. Check out wasn’t asked if we had enjoyed our stay, or thanks for staying or anything. Breakfast very good value and tasty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saying it was up an incline was deceiving.It was up a steep hill but food and room excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and clean rooms

Nice and clean rooms in a good area, good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overnight

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A tale of two rooms

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025