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The Waterhead Inn - Food & Drink

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The Waterhead Inn, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0ER

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There is no better way to refuel after a long day exploring than with a hearty, home-cooked meal. The Waterhead Inn offers just that! With delicious Cumbrian classics as well as exciting culinary twists served all day every day, there is something for everyone on their fantastic menu.

Whether you are fuelling up for a busy day exploring, stopping by for a delicious pub lunch or filling your boots after a busy day in the fells, The Waterhead Inn is the perfect place to satisfy your cravings.

The Waterhead Inn caters for the full family with a spectacular children’s menu filled with tasty favourites leaving something for everyone, there are sure to be smiles all round.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Restaurant open 7.30am-9pm, bar open until 11pm

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Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Catering

  • Chef - Michael Weston-Cole
  • Covers - 80
  • Specialities - Speciality platter of local produce

Children

  • Children welcome

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Wedding receptions

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Smoking not allowed

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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.

Awards

  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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