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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
Lakeside retreat with garden views offers a peaceful escape where travelers can enjoy drinks at their leisure and connect with nature

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The Waterhead Inn sits by a peaceful lake, offering a tranquil retreat. The garden has stunning views, and the on-site bar and restaurant serve drinks and meals all day. Travelers appreciate practical amenities like luggage storage and high-speed WiFi that enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Room options

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

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Ambleside, The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0ER

What's nearby

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    Lake Windermere
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier
    Ambleside Pier
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Borrans Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • White Platts Recreation Ground
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Freshers’ Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Zeffirellis
    17 min walk
  • Wateredge Inn
    2 min walk
  • Rothay Manor Hotel
    13 min walk
  • Waterhead Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 per person
  • 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

As of 28 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group on 28 Apr, 2026 start from S$186, including 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 The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps away from Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was lovely. Couldn’t fault it. Hotel its self is lovely. Nice chilled atmosphere. Where it lets itself down is food. Dinner on first evening was terrible. Chips hard and overcooked. Onion rings hard and dripping in fat. Mussels overcooked and way too salty. Breakfast next morning was lukewarm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and close to the lake with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was superb. We tried the evening menu special which was a Pheasant breast.It wasn't the best I've tasted, it was nicely presented but it was rather salty and dry. The bed mattress provided a good nights sleep and the room was spacious and clean. Well worth the 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodger

Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal Bolt-Hole for Lakes visit.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cal

Liked: Staff & service

Disappointing Stay Despite Lovely Location

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent good choice of breakfast room nice and clean staff very helpful view excellent lift needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The small details matter

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfot fit for a rambling week

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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, also has a wonderful supper.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer stay in Ambleside

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location facing the lake. I wish they had elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great food in the restaurant, delightful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel in great location

Excellent hotel in great location Very good breakfast too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in a lovely location

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great except the food

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025