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The Waterhead Inn
About
Just a short stroll from Ambleside’s bustling centre and only steps from the shores of Windermere, The Waterhead Inn is the perfect place to relax, refuel, and soak up the beauty of the Lake District. After a day exploring fells, lakes, and villages, retreat to one of our cosy double rooms or superior rooms with stunning lake views, it’s the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.
From hearty Cumbrian breakfasts to freshly prepared pub classics, our menu is full of homemade comfort food served with a smile. Tuck into family favourites and seasonal dishes whether you’re fuelling up for a big day outdoors or settling in for a relaxed evening meal.
With Grasmere, Keswick, and Ullswater just a short drive away, The Waterhead Inn makes a wonderful base for exploring the best of the Lakes.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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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
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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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