Avg. for October
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Avg. for October
Nightly prices at The Lakehouse Rooms at The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside average $115 in January, the cheapest month, and $218 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $115 |
| February | $120 |
| March | $132 |
| April | $189 |
| May | $181 |
| June | $185 |
| July | $218 |
| August | $192 |
| October | $168 |
| November | $126 |
| December | $135 |
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Most expensive: July (~$218)
Cheapest: January (~$115)
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. This inn is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.
What's nearby
Lake Windermere(0.1 miles)
Ambleside Pier(0.1 miles)
Borrans Park(0.3 miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort(0.4 miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall(0.6 miles)
White Platts Recreation Ground(0.9 miles)
Rothay Park(1 miles)
Armitt Museum and Library(1.1 miles)
Stock Ghyll Force(1.3 miles)
Treetop Trek(1.5 miles)
Wray Castle(1.7 miles)
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre(1.8 miles)
Rydal Water(2.5 miles)
Townend(2.5 miles)
Rydal Hall Labyrinth(2.6 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Garden
Designated Smoking Area
Lake Windermere (0.1 miles)
Ambleside Pier (0.1 miles)
Borrans Park (0.3 miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort (0.4 miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall (0.6 miles)
White Platts Recreation Ground (0.9 miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
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Room details
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
14
Room details
Sleeps 3
183 ft²
Based on 1,303 verified reviews
Business
1%
Couple
81%
Family
9%
Group
5%
Solo
2%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, guests consistently highlight the scenic lakeside setting and walkable access to Ambleside, while recurring drawbacks include tight parking, confusing check in across the road, and the uphill annex location.
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What guests think
At Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn, guests consistently highlight the scenic lakeside setting and walkable access to Ambleside, while recurring drawbacks include tight parking, confusing check in across the road, and the uphill annex location.
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though check in and communication can feel disorganized and service occasionally rushed. Rooms range from modern or scenic to more basic in the annex, with periodic issues such as warm temperatures, fiddly heating or ventilation, noise from above, or missing conveniences. Breakfast and meals receive strong praise overall, but some guests experienced waits, limited choice on busy nights, or minor inconsistencies. Overall, it suits travellers who prioritize location and value over seamless logistics.
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Facilities
Parking is available but frequently tight or limited, and check in is handled across the road in the bar or restaurant with unclear signage; the Lakehouse lacks a lounge and the uphill access can be challenging.
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Sharon
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Stayed 5 nights
Graeme
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Madeline
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jody
Dec 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Susan
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Mark
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shaun
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Mei
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is regularly praised as very clean or spotless, though a few guests noted issues such as a dirty carpet or spiders.
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Andrew
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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Stayed 1 night
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Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marcelo
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Richard
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jody
Dec 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Barry
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lyndsey
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable—some modern with views or terraces—but quality varies between the main inn and the Lakehouse, with recurring complaints about overly warm rooms, tricky heating or ventilation, noise from above, or missing small conveniences.
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K C B
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sharon
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Delia
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
John Duncan
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marcelo
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mark
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Barry
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Phil
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Thomas
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lyndsey
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Most guests describe friendly, helpful staff, yet check in and communication can be confusing and service is occasionally rushed or inconsistent.
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Richard
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sharon
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Robin
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Delia
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Graeme
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Barry
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Mohammed
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Patricia
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Mei
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Location
Excellent lakeside position near Ambleside and walks with lake views and a reasonable walk to town; however, the Lakehouse sits up a hill from the main inn, which some found awkward.
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Alexander
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Karen
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Cliff
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Graeme
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Julie
Mar 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tim
Jan 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Shaun
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lee
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
ANGUS
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lyndsey
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
Breakfast and meals are widely enjoyed for quality and value, but some guests report slow service, limited choice on busy nights, or minor inconsistencies such as missing fruit or overly salty dishes.
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Richard
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sharon
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Karen
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Edward
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
June
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ana
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Graeme
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marcelo
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Barry
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Paul
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Tony
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Graeme
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Matt
Aug 20, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Gerard
Jun 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Tina
Jun 21, 2026
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Free self-parking is available on-site.
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 14.50 per person.
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 25, subject to availability.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
The property is located just steps from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier, approximately 1.7 miles from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.8 miles from the World of Beatrix Potter.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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