Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside , , Lake Rd, Waterhead Bay (Show on Map)


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Info Sitting above Waterhead Bay near Ambleside with amazing views to Lake Windermere and the Langdales, this former country house is in an idyllic location in Ambleside.
Summary of reviewsLakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is a charming hotel located in the heart of Ambleside, offering stunning views of Lake Windermere and the mountains. The location is ideal for exploring the Lake District with easy access to the town centre and ferry rides. Guests rave about the breakfast, which offers a huge range of options and caters to all dietary requirements. While the hotel doesn't offer on-site dining, guests can explore the local restaurants. The rooms are spacious, clean and cozy with excellent views of the lake. The staff is friendly, accommodating and always willing to go the extra mile. Parking is ample and the beds are super comfortable. While some guests rate the hotel closer to a 2-star than a 4-star, it offers exceptional value for money and is a great option for those looking for nice amenities without breaking their budget.
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Boutique-style Guest House
This boutique hotel features 18 rooms which offer a wide range of Lake District guest accommodation for your staying in Ambleside.

Dog Friendly Guest House
There is a small fee of £10.00 for your dog per night maximum two dogs per room.

Romantic Guest House
Its sweeping gardens will be a warm welcome retreat for your break just minutes away from the shores of Lake Windermere.

Historic Guest House

Guest House with Parking

Small Guest House

4-Star Guest House

Room Types
Superior Double/Twin Room with View The Lakehouse Superior Double/Twin Rooms with View feature tea and Coffee making facilities, an en-suite bathroom, TV, views over the lake and WI-FI. If you would like to request a Twin for your stay, please check the availability prior to booking. Certain rooms within this category are pet friendly. Please check the availability prior to book to ensure we have a pet friendly room available for your stay. Additional charges will apply.

Family Room This room features Tea and Coffee making facilities, an en-suite bathroom, TV, sofa-bed and WI-FI. If you would like to request a Twin for your stay, please check the availability prior to booking.

Double or Twin Room A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are featured in this twin/double room.

About Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
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Guest Reviews
8.6
Very Good
Location
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is located in the heart of Ambleside with a perfect location that is ideal for exploring the Lake District. Guests can enjoy amazing views of Lake Windermere and the stunning mountains. The hotel is just a short walk to the town centre with great dining options and lovely views of the lake. The location is also great for those looking to take a ferry ride. The hotel is set far enough away from the road, creating a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The gardens offer a beautiful sight and the stepped walk up to the back of the house is perfect for photos. The location is ideal for sightseeing and walking and the bus stops are just outside the hotel. The pier by the river offers fantastic cruise options through the lake. Guests will love the location of the hotel as it is close to everything with convenient access into town and positioned up high with a lovely view of the mountains.

Breakfast
Guests of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn rave about the breakfast available at the hotel. From the extensive menu to the perfectly prepared options, there is something for everyone, catering to even the fussiest vegetarians. The breakfast is warm, delicious and served to order by hospitable staff. The cooked breakfast options are exceptional and include favourites like Full English. The menu offers a huge range of options with exceptional choices for both cooked and continental styles. A few negative reviews mentioned some basic selections or stale pastries, but overall the breakfast is superb with good food, a varied choice and fine quality.

Dinner
While Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn doesn't offer any on-site dining options, this gives you the perfect opportunity to explore the charming local restaurants. Though some guests noted that finding a dinner spot was a bit inconvenient, others enjoyed the chance to try out different places in the area. If you're looking for a more relaxed evening, the sister hotel does offer a dining room, but keep in mind that some guests thought the new chef wasn't quite up to the standard of the previous one. Overall, while there were some hiccups, it seems that dinner options won't hold you back from enjoying your stay at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn.

Rooms
The Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn offers a wonderful selection of rooms that have received many positive reviews. The large-sized rooms are smart, clean, warm and cozy. The hotel provides a nice view of Lake Windermere and privacy close to amenities. The Superior room is newly renovated and spacious. The rooms are charming with very comfortable beds. The hotel offers basic rooms with views of the hedge and some rooms have spacious gardens. The peaceful and clean surroundings provide a sense of relaxation. The rooms are large and comfortable with great facilities, excellent views and were very tidy. Some guests indicated that the room decor was a little outdated and needed refurbishment with some of the paintwork appearing tired. A few rooms had a bathroom that needed a deep clean, which made the room smell a bit off. Some guests suggested that the ventilation wasn’t great with cobwebs seen on the ceilings and a few water pipes were noisy. Overall, the guests loved the rooms and the hotel's cleanliness, location and excellent views of the lake and highly recommended this hotel to others.

Beds
The beds at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn have been receiving rave reviews from guests. Many describe them as 'super comfy', 'very comfortable' and 'comfortable'. Some guests specifically mentioned the high bed, while others commented on the size - with some loving the 'big 4 poster bed' and others preferring a 'larger bed'. Those who requested twin beds were generally pleased, despite a small number reporting that the 'single beds were very thin'. Exceptional comfort aside, guests also appreciate that the rooms are clean and cozy - one guest even describing it as 'like you feel you're home'. There were a few who found the beds to be too firm or lumpy, but overall, guests overwhelmingly praise the beds at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn as a highlight of their stay.

Cleanliness
If you're looking for a clean and well-maintained accommodation, look no further than Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn. Guests rave about the smart, clean and cozy environment with superb cleanliness in both the hotel and rooms. The lovely staff keep the property very nice and inviting. Though a few guests noted some inattention to detail, such as a dead wasp in the room or an unemptied sanitary bin, overall the hotel was immaculate. Rooms were clean, well kept, spacious and quiet; however, there were some exceptions of uncleanliness, such as bits of mould in the bathroom, unvacuumed floors or benches covered in stains. In some cases, guests had to pick up new towels and toilet papers themselves or the bins were not emptied. Despite these issues, guests generally found the hotel to be very clean and tidy, providing good value for money.

Staff
If you are looking for a hotel with fantastic service, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is the perfect place for you. Based on guest reviews, the best thing about this hotel is undoubtedly its staff. Guests rave about the helpful and friendly employees, who are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure their guests have a pleasant stay. The lady at reception is often commended for her brilliant service and Zoe and Jade are mentioned as particularly amazing members of the team. Staff members are described as accommodating, welcoming, friendly and courteous with many guests noting that the staff went above and beyond during their stay. Some guests even claim that the hotel has the friendliest staff they have ever encountered. While a few negative comments mention that some staff members require further training, the overwhelming majority of reviews enthuse about the brilliance of the staff at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn.

Parking
One thing guests love about Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is the ample parking available. While some mentioned that the parking spots could be cramped and the driveway steep, others found it easy and convenient. The location and parking space were also highlighted as excellent with plenty of spaces for guests. Overall, parking seems to be a non-issue at this hotel.

4 Star
If you're in search of a luxurious and first-class accommodation, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn may not exactly meet your expectations, as some guests have rated it as closer to a 2-star than a 4-star rating. However, the staff is friendly and the location is great which makes it a nice place to stay at an affordable cost. The hotel is described as a guest house but despite that, it offers exceptional value for money in all areas making it a great option for those looking for nice amenities without breaking their budget. Overall, while it may not be the most luxurious out there, it is a well-priced and comfortable place to stay.


No, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn.

Yes, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn.

No, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn doesn't have a gym.
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