Waterhead
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Visit Waterhead

Rothay Garth
The room was clean and very comfortable. We had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, nothing too much trouble. The breakfast was cooked and presented to a high standard with so much choice.
Reviewed on 17 December 2025

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
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. ...
Reviewed on 14 December 2025

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
Clean
Reviewed on 25 November 2025

Fell View
Very pleasant small property. 5 mins walk from central Ambleside. Well equipped and warm. Perhaps a bit small for a family of 4 but great for two people. Nicely decorated with thoughtful touches. Only one parking space but a car park 4 mins walk down the hill. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 14 October 2025

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
Room spotless and staff fantastic. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 20 December 2025

Kotel Windermere
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rydal Mount
Find out about the history of Rydal with a stop at Rydal Mount. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Dove Cottage
Find out about the history of Grasmere when you take a trip to Dove Cottage. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wray Castle
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Claife. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
- Ambleside Pier
- Ambleside Climbing Wall
- Borrans Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Ullswater
- Lodore Falls
- Derwentwater
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Scafell Pike
- Coniston Water
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Bowness Pier
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Buttermere Lake
- Old Man of Coniston
- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Muncaster Castle
- Levens Hall and Gardens
- Rydal Mount
- Hill Top Farm
- Blackwell
- Bassenthwaite Lake
- Sizergh Castle
- Brewery Arts Centre
- Honister Slate Mine
- Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve
