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The Waterhead Inn

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Lake Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0ER

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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)

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

Access Information

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has steps and no ramp
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance
Handrail by steps
Number of steps to entrance3

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)

Dining

Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Additive free
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Organic
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegetarian
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)

Bedrooms

Bath with support handrails available
Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users
Bathrooms available with:
Bath with shower
Separate shower unit
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as vibrating pads (if fire alarm is activated)
Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair

General

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Staff have had disability awareness training

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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  • Green TourismGreen Tourism Gold Award Green Tourism Gold Award 2020
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions

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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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