The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside- The Inn Collection Group

About the hotel

Set on the shores of Lake Windermere with Waterhead Pier directly opposite, The Waterhead Inn is a lakeside pub with rooms in the heart of the Lake District, a short stroll from Ambleside village centre. Dog-friendly, with all-day food and drink.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Free Parking
• Restaurant
• Heating
• Terrace
• Garden
• Pets allowed
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Cycling
• Bar
• Canoeing
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private parking
• Daily housekeeping
• Allergy-free room
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Wine/champagne
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Smoke alarms
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Face masks for guests available
• Key card access

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 10:30

Guest reviews

• G

  GeoffreyUnited Kingdom · Couple

  9

  Will definitely be back

  Liked: Excellent

  Disliked: A bit noisy early morning with rubbish being collected

  Posted in October 2026

• N

  NikitaUnited Kingdom

  9

  We will go back

  Liked: Bedroom size was generous. Baby pram, two suitcases full the baby still has room to play on the floor.

  Disliked: Only has lift to first floor unfortunately but otherwise everything great!

  Posted in October 2026

• T

  ThomasUnited Kingdom

  9

  A good stay

  Liked: Fantastic hotel. Clean, warm, welcoming. Great location. Food offering is really nice.

  Disliked: Only downside to my stay was the conduct of some staff who were eating breakfast with guests. It is not professional for staff in uniform to be laid across bench seats, complaining about their food being cold and talking about their social life around customers. The hotel needs to provide staff with a suitable staff room.

  Posted in October 2026

• J

  JoanneUnited Kingdom

  9

  A comfortable stay in a great location

  Liked: Waterfront location Staff really helpful and friendly

  Disliked: It is a pet friendly hotel - as a non pet owner not ideal.

  Posted in October 2026

• A

  AspinallUnited Kingdom · Couple

  8

  Liked: Beautiful hotel

  Posted in October 2026

• D

  DianeUnited Kingdom

  10

  We had a relaxing couple of days. The location was excellent. Food in the bar was very good. The staff were amazing. So

  Liked: Lovely rooms. High quality fittings.

  Posted in October 2026

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

Good to know

Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited and are subject to a charge of GBP 15 per pet per night. Guests who wish to travel with pets are advised to inform the property in advance.

When booking five or more rooms, group terms and conditions are applied to your reservation. A 10% non-refundable deposit is taken at time of booking and full payment and rooming list are required six weeks prior to your arrival. These terms replace any other booking policies agreed with online travel agents.

A deposit may be required at the property.