The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

8.8Excellent

(325 Ratings)

"Nice room (39) comfy bed, old-fashioned but beautiful armoire and dressing table. Coal effect fire, but central heating was excellent so didn't need it. Fitted bathroom with underfloor heating was re..."

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8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(325 Ratings)

Hotel in Ambleside

4-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Lakefront hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lake Windermere
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group offers 41 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Bathroom

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Kettle

Bath or shower

Ironing facilities

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Map of Ambleside

Nearby attractions

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

26.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

16.9 mi

Williamson Park

26.9 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

24.3 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.8Excellent

(325 Ratings)

Marilyn

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(325 Ratings)

Hotel in Ambleside

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ambleside

Nearby attractions

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

26.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

16.9 mi

Williamson Park

26.9 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

24.3 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Bathroom

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Kettle

Bath or shower

Ironing facilities

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(325 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Very friendly staff, room was spotless. Nice place to stay for a day or two.

3.0 / 10.0

Hospitality was very good. The bar and food was very good the bar and surrounding area was very nice and well presented. How ever the room we stayed in was very poor was not cleaned properly the whole area up stairs neadered a good clean cleaned

5.0 / 10.0

Clean room, friendly staff and close to the lake with great views.

4.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location overlooking the lake, with onsite parking. Comfortable, clean rooms, cosy atmosphere and very dog friendly. The staff were also very helpful and pleasant The breakfast was always piping hot and plentiful, with a small selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit and muffins. The only small issue was that the hot water seemed to be a bit hit and miss. The shower was always hot but the bathroom sink was usually cold, which was the same in our other family member's room too. This didn't detract from our enjoment though, we'd definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice room (39) comfy bed, old-fashioned but beautiful armoire and dressing table. Coal effect fire, but central heating was excellent so didn't need it. Fitted bathroom with underfloor heating was really cosy. Really clean. Good breakfast and bar food was excellent . Highly recommended

4.0 / 10.0

Lovely staff

4.0 / 10.0

We were placed in a room next to a fire exit that was being used by people all night going outside to smoke. Didn't get any sleep. We complained and were told "sorry about that". They ran out of sausage and bacon with 20 minutes left of the breakfast serving. It is overpriced for the room we were given. It's main advantage is the location.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Hotel, really friendly staff, meal choices good. Parking is a bit restricted and tight albeit there is a public car park next door, whicjh I didn't need to use.Chris when serving us was outstanding. Will use again, highly recommended

3.0 / 10.0

We were really looking forward to our stay, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. Our room was situated right next to a very noisy kitchen extractor fan, which not only disrupted our sleep but also caused the room to smell strongly of stale food. We had to ask a member of staff to switch the fan off just to be able to sleep. To make matters worse, there was loud rave music coming from the kitchen area late in the evening. My husband raised the issue with staff and, although the music briefly stopped, it started up again soon after. I had to go down personally a second time to complain, which was frustrating. On a more positive note, the breakfast was very nice and the hotel’s location, with views of the lake, is truly lovely. However, the hotel itself is looking rather tired since our last visit and could really benefit from a fresh coat of paint and a bit of TLC. Unfortunately, the noise and lack of attention to guest comfort really impacted our stay.

4.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable room. On the top floor, which is unusual when you've brought a dog, but no hassle, other than it's a bit of a rabbit warren finding your room. Breakfast was very good and included at no extra charge. Lovely position overlooking the Lake, and a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. Bus Stops just outside meant we never needed to move car once in car park.

8.0 / 10.0

excellent good choice of breakfast room nice and clean staff very helpful view excellent lift needed

3.0 / 10.0

Nice hotel and great location, however sometimes it's the small details that make the difference. 1. We were allocated room 40, a long walk from reception, up 2 flights of stairs, glad I had my walking boots. 2. You need to pay extra for a Latte coffee with breakfast, at these prices it should be included! 3. They advertise an offer of a free drink if you decline room service, but the drinks available are very restricted and we didn't get clean towels.

5.0 / 10.0

The hotel was perfect for a family week of rambling in a rain soaked week. Our puppy was welcomed and kids enjoyed the food. The room itself a little cramped with the sofa bed in use but but it was very comfy

8.0 / 10.0

Conveniently located, also has a wonderful supper.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice location and great breakfast

5.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel in a great location. Views over Windermere are amazing. The car park can be a tight squeeze for larger cars. The premises features a very large pub on the ground floor, which is used for a great breakfast for guests. Reception desk for hotel guests is in the bar. The bedroom was very well appointed, clean and spacious. The only issue that I had was that the staff were a little inattentive... Unnecessary waits to be served, tables in restaurant/bar area were not cleared quickly, not much in the way of a warm, friendly welcome.

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent location facing the lake. I wish they had elevators.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful building, great food in the restaurant, delightful location.

5.0 / 10.0

Excellent hotel in great location Very good breakfast too

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property to stay at, i think we just got unlucky with our family room. Room really too cramped to be a family room with 1 very small window in the corner. Unable to keep the window open at all due to the noise from either a generator/kitchen below. However, super friendly & helpful staff. Good choice of food & great breakfast. Lovely lake front location!

4.0 / 10.0

Really lovely place. We stayed 6 nights and couldn't really fault it. None of the negatives in other reviews were the case for us. Notably, the breakfast buffet was extensive, fresh and very tasty! We ate several other meals there and they were all absolutely delicious and, though not served speedily, they were very fresh. The location is gorgeous, the terrace beautiful, being so near the water was wonderful. The buses to Ambleside & Grasmere are right near the Inn, or a pleasant 15 min walk to Ambleside. Yes, there's a busy-ish road between the Inn and the lake and I am a light sleeper, but I brought earplugs. My partner slept soundly. Huge bed which was amazing. Very firm but I got used to it. Ours was a large room on the top floor far from the bar, no neighbour noise. Brilliant offer whereby if you don't want your room serviced every day, they will give you both a free drink each night. The bar/eating area was lovely. Would definitely return and recommend. Only thing that puzzled us was that we seemed to be the youngest there, and we are middle-aged.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful property and the staff was outstanding.

3.0 / 10.0

A great location and room 11 we stayed in has a balcony looking over Lake Windermere. Lift not working. Staff friendly and helpful. Holiday let down by the food. We had dinner on the first night - veg was cold and chips half cooked. Pie crust was like concrete and gravy very thin. Not a nice experience so ate out of the hotel for the rest of the holiday

10.0 / 10.0

Convenient location and amenities

8.0 / 10.0

Great position

4.0 / 10.0

The rooms are wonderful, but they can be a bit noisy due to the hotel's proximity to the main road. It was very upsetting that the lady who welcomed us from the hotel did not want to give us our room 25 minutes before 15:00, when the rooms were ready (the papers with our names and the keys were on the table), so we had to wait with 2 large luggages at the bar (the don't have reception as well). After a long trip, this wasn't very pleasant. For the price, It's better to go to the Wateredge it has better view, is cheaper and the service will be the same.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful inn with lots to do close by. The rooms were large and quiet. Breakfast was very good. We would highly recommend this place for a stay in Ambleside.

5.0 / 10.0

Great hotel in a great location with excellent staff

4.0 / 10.0

Location excellent. Room very good. Staff stretched but friendly Meal poor, one dish sent back. No hot water for ALL4 nights. Reported but not resolved. Small compensation received.

4.0 / 10.0

The hotel could not have been at a better location on the lake, a very large bar area with terrace overlooking the lake, service was excellent and the room was larger than expected, the breakfast was excellent and we ate twice in the hotel and tad expensive for what it was, we had our dog who could accompany us almost everywhere in the hotel, we enjoyed our stay and would return.

4.0 / 10.0

In general nice stay, good room and location, nice breakfast

2.0 / 10.0

The room had cobwebs and the carpet full of pet hair all bathroom fittings were lose and falling off 250£ a night for that Not recommended

10.0 / 10.0

Love it there, so pretty. Worked for our budget. Friendly staff. Great to have a restaurant at the location for our tired travellers.

4.0 / 10.0

We stayed in a classic double room with view which was large and comfortable ( apart from pillows). The Bar area is very nice and large serving food and drinks ( not the best menu choices and drinks pricey). Staff were attentive and friendly but it’s not a hotel it’s more of a bar with rooms above with nothing much to do if it’s a cold rainy day. We ventured out into the town ( about 15 minutes walk), which was okay with a few shops/ bars/ restaurants. Breakfast was nice with a good choice, all very good but not sure it’s a true 4*.

10.0 / 10.0

Great service large and clean rooms with all amenities needed. Staff was fantastic.

3.0 / 10.0

I cannot fault the location of this hotel, it faces Lake Windermere with wonderful views. However (no fault of the hotel), you can't actually walk around the lake from this point, you run out of footpath. Parking is very limited but I did manage to find a space and the room was clean and spacious. The main issue is that the hotel wasn't really like a usual four star hotel (other than the price), it was like a pleasant pub with bar meals and rooms to rent. When you park your car, there is a sign to say "Checkin at the pub" but doesn't say where to go or even which pub. Breakfast is not a buffet apart from the cereals, yoghurt fruits and drinks which is generally a good thing as the breakfasts are cooked to order. But there was an element of disorganisation about it, they ran out of spoons, they ran out of bowls, they ran out of plates etc. The breakfast was actually very nice, came piping hot and the staff were both pleasant and hard working (I was served by a very pleasant, very tall waiter and an older lady both of whom did a good job), but despite how hard they worked, I felt they were understaffed and not well managed. I have reviewed this at three stars, because there was not a lot wrong with this hotel and all of it could be put right with a little more organisation. We also ate at the restaurant in the evening and the food was absolutely fine as a bar meal.

5.0 / 10.0

First class room, very clean with excellent decor. Staff were very attentive.

6.0 / 10.0

Really enjoyed the stay, just a couple of things let down the stay. Booked for two people and there was a big towel short. We asked 4 times for another towel and got told they would sort it, the young lady who we mentioned it to last did ask us (several hours later, after returning from day out) if it had been put in our room which it hadn’t . As this was the evening of day 2 we thanked her for asking and checking but said it didn’t matter. She seemed to be really efficient at her job, very friendly and remembered those she spoke to previously. We had food on the first evening in the hotel and ordered burgers. The portion size was tiny for the price, the burger was really bland so left half . When asked if everything was ok we said it was bland and the guy just said sorry and walked off. We went for breakfast the next morning which was lovely and fresh with lots of variety and choice of cooked breakfast items aswel as continental teams. Service was excellent . Overall the stay was lovely, room was nice, clean and cozy. Bed was comfy and extra pillows provided in the wardrobes.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay,Staff at Breakfast were amazing very friendly and the Eggs Royale were beautiful thank you.

5.0 / 10.0

Very good service,friendly staff who were most helpful nothing was too much trouble

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, non-smoking, tv, bathroom, and bar.

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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Hotel in Ambleside

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Map of Ambleside

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Ambleside

Reasons to book

Map of Ambleside

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

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