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Rothay Garth

Rothay Garth

3.5 out of 5
Rothay Road Ambleside England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$109 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$109
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Rothay Garth in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$199
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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YHA Ambleside - Hostel

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

4 out of 5
Waterhead Ambleside England
The price is AU$70 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$70
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Located in Ambleside, YHA Ambleside - Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

4 out of 5
BORRANS ROAD Ambleside England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$199
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and ...
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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$159 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$159
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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.
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Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

4 out of 5
Waterhead Bay Ambleside England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$179 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$179
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel

4 out of 5
Rothay Bridge Ambleside England
The price is AU$514 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$514
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Ambleside, Rothay Manor Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Rydal Mount.
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Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is AU$313 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$313
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Lakes Hotel and Spa, you'll be centrally located in Windermere, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier.
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Windermere Manor Hotel

Windermere Manor Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rayrigg Road Windermere England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$178
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Windermere Manor Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
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Hotels in Waterhead

A quick look through #Waterhead will give you major travel goals — and with so many fabulous hotels on offer, it won't be long before you start ticking them off! You'll find 20 accommodations within 5 kilometres of downtown Waterhead on lastminute.com.au. Choice + convenience? It's a win-win.

Alleviate your FOMO and check out the digs at the Rothay Manor Hotel and the Langdale Chase Hotel. They're both right in the middle of Waterhead. If those don't jump off the page, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection and the Regent by the Lake Hotel are also close.

Offering 12 accommodations, Kendal is an awesome place to crash. You'll find it 17 kilometres from the heart of Waterhead. If this neighbourhood sounds up your alley, book in at your choice of the Damson Dene Hotel, Stonecross Manor Hotel, Riverside Hotel, The Eagle and Child Inn and Millers Beck Country Guest House and Self Catering.

If you're feeling a little confused, tourist information is always within reach. Pick up a brochure from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. Location, location, location! Spend a few nights at the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel and Lake House and you'll be pretty much next to it. Travellers will no doubt be inspired by the interesting works of art at Armitt Museum and Gallery. If you'd rather chill out near this attraction, check out the Lakes Lodge and Wanslea Guest House.

You might also like to check out the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House or the Windermere Suites. The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is 9 kilometres away from central Waterhead, and the Windermere Suites is 6 kilometres away. The Swinside Lodge Hotel, 20 kilometres away, and the Sharrow Bay, 20 kilometres away, are some further alternatives.

Attractions and Hotels Near Waterhead

If you've been blessed with the wanderlust gene (well duh, you're here right?), then you'll want to explore more of the Cumbria region. Don't even think about going home without checking out some of the region's stunning beaches and coastal plains. Ruins are also worth a peek. Also, don't be shy to try your hand at popular regional pastimes like mountain biking and rock climbing.

Coniston is another place where you can lay back and acquaint yourself with the room service menu. Sitting 11 kilometres southwest of Waterhead, it's where you'll find the Hill Top and Hawkshead Grammar School. If you want to stay in Coniston, look into the Monk Coniston and Waterhead Hotel. Or, you could consider staying in Keswick, 20 kilometres to the northwest of Waterhead, where you can pick from the LakeSide House and Stonegarth Guest House. Hellvellyn and the Castlerigg Stone Circle are just some of the most popular sites to check out while in Keswick.

Sweet as! All you've gotta do now is stick on your out-of-office and hightail it outta there. After all, you've worked hard for this lastminute.com.au holiday to Waterhead, right?

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Rothay Garth, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group, YHA Ambleside - Hostel, Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Rothay Manor Hotel, Lakes Hotel and Spa, Windermere Manor Hotel

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