The Waterhead Hotel Ambleside

The Waterhead Hotel

Hotel The Waterhead Hotel 4 class

Ambleside, Lake Road

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The Waterhead Hotel offers stylish sophistication and contemporary luxury based on the shores of Lake Windermere. Every detail is designed to offer a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, calm moods and a fresh approach to service. The Waterhead Hotel is ideally located for exploring the lakes, walking the fells, taking a cruise on Lake Windermere or simply visiting the many local attractions in the nearby towns and villages.

Rooms: 41
Rate: 137 - 254 GBP
Hotel chain: English Lakes


Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities:   Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Area information

The Waterhead hotel, with it's prime position on the shores of Lake Windermere half a mile from Ambleside, is ideally located for exploring the Lakes; walking the fells, taking a cruise on Windermere or simply visiting the many local attractions in Ambleside and nearby towns and villages.

Guests of The Waterhead hotel receive full complimentary membership of our sister hotel's leisure complex Low Wood Leisure Club located at Low Wood just 1 mile away. Facilities include feature pool, Jaccuzi, steam room, sauna, solarium, gymnasium, squash court and hair and beauty salons.

Travel information

From the South M6, off at Junction 36, onto A590 and then A591 signposted to Kendal and Windermere. Hotel situated 3 miles North of Windermere village.

From North M6, off at Junction 40, onto A66 towards Keswick then A591 to Ambleside. Hotel just South of Ambleside.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   15:00
Check Out:   07:00-11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 10.00 per hour.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Diners Club, Euro/Mastercard, JCB, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa