The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group
Lake Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Good and well trained staff All good”
“Excellent staff customer service”
“Location”
“after a day site seeing and walking, the dinners lived up to are needs, top clas…”
“delicious breakfast, very comfortable room”
“I liked the green initiative regarding a free drink if you didn’t need your room…”
“We missed breakfast as the bed and room was just so comfy”
“Early check-in available, breakfast and the dinner was excellent”
“Clean, good facilities, nice big room with comfy bed”
“Good view of the room facing the lake, nice food at reasonable price and good di…”
Overview
Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Inn offers an onsite restaurant/bar and comfortable rooms, many of which have lake views. Ambleside is just a 10-minute walk away. The spacious rooms each have a flat-screen TV, desk, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. With colourful art and mood lighting, the onsite restaurant serves a creative British menu and traditional cooked breakfasts. There is also a garden terrace for al fresco dining. Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available and Wray Castle and Windermere are just a 10-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Gordon
solo_traveller
June 19, 2026
Excellent position. Good and well trained staff All good
tanya
family_with_children
June 19, 2026
delicious breakfast, very comfortable room. Loved the heated floor in the bathroom!
David
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
Excellent staff customer service
Laurence
couple
June 18, 2026
“Amazing”
Very dog friendly. Nice staff
Domenico
couple
June 17, 2026
“The staff were friendly and helpful but it’s not the type of accommodation that satisfies what we’re looking for. Althou”
Every member of the team were friendly and helpful. It was a great view being on the lakeside.
Carole
couple
June 16, 2026
“We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.”
The hotel was in a good position. I liked the green initiative regarding a free drink if you didn’t need your room serviced.
WING SANG
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
Good view of the room facing the lake, nice food at reasonable price and good dining services.
Johanne
couple
June 14, 2026
“Great stay comfy great sleep”
Clean, good facilities, nice big room with comfy bed. Staff couldn’t do enough for us and were super friendly. We missed breakfast as the bed and room was just so comfy
Frank
family_with_children
June 14, 2026
“Pleasant and enjoyable.”
Early check-in available, breakfast and the dinner was excellent.
Adele
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Location
Barbara
couple
June 9, 2026
“A very pleasant friendly hotel - we have already stayed before and would likely stay there again.”
The general ambience of the hotel was really relaxing and the service excellent for the evening meal.
DAVID
couple
June 9, 2026
“it was a long drive up to the lakes, first time for my wife to visit the lakes she loved the hotel.”
the breakfasts set us up for the day, the staff where all ways helpful. after a day site seeing and walking, the dinners lived up to are needs, top class food and service
Eileen
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
We have stayed previously at the Inn Collection at various locations. It wasn't my favourite hotel in the group compared to others that we have stayed in. However I have to say the staff made up for this. A massive shout out to Jess. The rest off my party were partaking in the Conniston swim early in the morning. Jess went above and beyond to helping me make sure they had a packed late morning breakfast on their return. Can't thank you enough Jess you are a credit to the hotel. Big thank-you also from the other members of my party.
Lynne
couple
June 6, 2026
“A great overnight stay with very friendly staff”
A great location on the lakeside. Very comfortable room and bed.
james
couple
June 4, 2026
“Not worth the money”
Dinner was good but breakfast not so good. Each morning they ran out of eggs food not stocked efficiently
Denise
couple
June 4, 2026
“Relaxing”
The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were beautiful. The staff were very friendly
irena
couple
June 3, 2026
“Would stay there again and recommend it to others.”
Excellent location and comfortable room.
Lorraine
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“Our stay was comfortable and clean. The staff were welcoming and tge breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice.”
The location is excellent.
ann marie
couple
June 3, 2026
“Fabulous the location was amazing.”
Amazing location. Friendly helpful staff.
ian
couple
June 1, 2026
“Perfect wedding anniversary break. Delighted with our room”
Lovely freshly cooked nice selection
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access, Key card access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping
Family Room
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 2 beds.
Classic Double or Twin Room with View
The Classic Double or Twin Rooms with view are located within The Waterhead Inn. They feature a fully equipped en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, seating, WIFI and TV. These rooms offer views of either the lake or the fells.
Double Room
The Double or Twin Rooms are located within The Waterhead Inn. They feature a fully equipped en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, WIFI and TV.
Superior Double or Twin Room with View
The Superior Double or Twin Rooms with view are located within The Waterhead Inn. They are spacious and feature a fully equipped en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, seating, WIFI and TV. These rooms offer views of Lake Windermere.
Classic Double or Twin Room
A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this spacious twin/double room.
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