Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

About the 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!

Facilities

• Smoke-free property
• Upper floors accessible by stairs only
• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Wheelchair accessible

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 10:30

Guest reviews

• S

  SusanFamily

  8

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

  Posted in September 2025

• B

  Barry

  10

  Lovely Hotel

  Liked: 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.

  Posted in September 2025

• V

  Verified traveler

  6

  Liked: 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.

  Posted in August 2025

• K

  Karen

  10

  Liked: 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.

  Posted in August 2025

• A

  Alistair

  6

  It's fine

  Liked: 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.

  Posted in August 2025

• K

  K C B

  8

  The room is a bit too warm

  Liked: 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.

  Posted in August 2025

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

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).

A deposit may be required at the property.