Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
4.0 star property

Upscale Victorian inn, walk to Lake Windermere

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Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Overview of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Ambleside by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The price is RM 493
Price available on 25/04/2024

Check out the area

Lake Road, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Fish 'N Chips1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWindermere Station7 min drive
  • Popular LocationStaveley Station16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBurneside Station19 min drive
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Room options

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is in the historical district and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Pier - 1 min walk
  • Ambleside Tavern - 19 min walk
  • Royal Oak - 16 min walk
  • Waterhead Coffee Shop - 2 min walk
  • The Pier Cafe Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Transformed upscale inn in the historical district, renovated in 2023
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn provides amenities, such as free English breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 22-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

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
  • Built in 1880
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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.

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 major 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 any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn on 25 Apr 2024 start from RM 492.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this inn is steps away from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 15 minutes.

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 451 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 451 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 451 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 451 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 451 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I should have reviewed the rooms better as I booked to go into the lake house not knowing it was up a small incline which was too much for my 81 yr old mum. Rooms are beautifully decorated and has everything you need just wrong location for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel in great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food, service and access to lakes and walks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sabeen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
xmas 2023
the staff at the hotel were friendly, helpful and polite over our entire stay the breakfasts were very good as were the evening meals always arrived quite quickly and lovely and hot - our room was comfortable and warm - was a wonderful xmas break and we would definitely stay again - thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Little Find
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave 5 stars, but not for the Lakehouse at the Waterhead Inn. We arrived there to find no way to get in and waited for 15 minutes in torrential rain wondering what to do. We then walked down the hill to the Waterhead Inn itself to find that the Lakehouse was not actually open, despite being offered on Expedia and despite booking it! We were however very pleased to be offered a room at the Waterhead Inn instead, and at the same price of £109. The Waterhead Inn is excellent, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are brand new and impeccable, and the breakfast, which was included in the price, was superb and worth half the price of the room alone. The Waterhead Inn is far better than some hotels costing significantly more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Thom

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ok but not great.
A little out dated and better places in Ambleside for same price. Stayed at Lakehouse, you check in at the Imn over road but no where tells you this in booking or on door or lakehouse. No direct phone number to bar/ reception from room so when we didn't have any towels we had to ring through generic Inns Collection. Towels provided quickly. Radiator valve fallen off in bathroom so no way to adjust heat in there. Staff were polite and keen to help. Breakfast was ok, had hoped for better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023