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The Waterhead Inn
About
The Waterhead Inn is located an easy stroll from Ambleside centre, just a stones throw from Windermere. The Waterhead Inn is the perfect place to return to after a long day’s walking or exploring, whether you rest your head in one of our cosy double rooms or look over the stunning views of Windermere from a superior room, our comfy beds are the ideal place to relax after a long day.
The Waterhead Inn offers freshly prepared homecooked Cumbrian and British pub classics, making it the perfect place to re-fuel after a busy day exploring or loading up before an action-packed day. We are talking family favourites, as well as culinary twists, meaning that there is something for everyone. Start your day right with breakfast fit for a king or queen, stop by for a delicious lunch or treat yourself to a magnificent evening meal, there are even freshly made puddings to satisfy that sweet tooth.
The location of The Waterhead Inn is unbeatable, with must visit locations such as Grasmere, Keswick and Ullswater only a short drive away, so get out and explore when you stay here. Whether you are on a family getaway, a romantic staycation or a solo adventure, the local views can’t be missed. Don’t forget your four-legged friend! The Waterhead Inn is proudly dog friendly in both it’s bar area and certain rooms, so it really is the perfect place to get away.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- American Express accepted
- Christmas special programme
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Unlicensed
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Leisure Facilities
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
- Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Conference facilities
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Designated smoking area
- Dogs Accepted
- Laundry/valet service
- Lounge for residents' use
- Night porter
- Pet Friendly
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- CD player
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Telephone
- Television
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Green Tourism
Green Tourism Gold Award 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From south leave M6 jct 36 take first exit A591 Kendal/South Lakes. Continue for 8 miles, straight over large roundabout A591 Windermere/Ambleside. As you reach Ambleside set of traffic lights and the Waterhead Hotel is directly in front. Bear left at traffic lights and first right after pedestrian crossing into main hotel car park. From north, leave M6 jct 40 and follow A66 to Keswick, as you near Keswick take A591 to Windermere. Go through Ambleside, keep in left lane, past Hayes Garden Centre on right. As you approach traffic lights, Waterhead Hotel is on the right.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 4 miles away.
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