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The Waterhead Hotel

The Waterhead Hotel
  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 41
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4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
99 Reviews
5.0 of 5 stars
70
4.0 of 5 stars
19
3.0 of 5 stars
6
2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#1 of 15 hotels in Ambleside
Description: Located in a garden setting directly on Lake Windermere; guest rooms are modern & comfortable, each named for a Cumbrian waterfall
  • Address
    Lake Road
    Ambleside LA22 0ER
    England
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 99 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 87 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 86 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 86 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 87 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 7 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 92 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 92 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 92 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 92 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 92 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of The Waterhead Hotel

( 1-10 of 99 )
4 of 5 stars
Plymouth, UK
Jul 16, 2008

We booked 3 nights here in June for a wedding anniversary. The location was beautiful and we were lucky enough to have a lake view room which was really great with the modern decor of a boutique hotel, even such things as underfloor heating and towel rails which added a bit more luxury to our stay. The hotel was in... more

5 of 5 stars
Cumbria
Jul 15, 2008

My boyfriend and I have just returned from a 1 night stay at The Waterhead Hotel and we can honestly say we didnt want to leave. We booked to stay the night in the House Double Room for my birthday, but on arrival we were pleasantly suprised to be upgraded to the luxury room - Fantastic! This was a larger... more

5 of 5 stars
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Jul 14, 2008

We spent an absolutely wonderful night at this hotel last week. The only fault was ours - for not staying longer! I honestly and truly cannot fault the hotel. The room was large, with a beautiful comfortable bed, amazing bathroom, and loads of nice touches - the cuddly dog on the bed, the local gingerbread instead of biscuits, lovely filter... more

5 of 5 stars
Northern NJ
Jun 28, 2008

Stopped at this hotel during our 3 weeks tour of the UK. It was one of the best hotels during our trip. Expensive with the dollar so low but worth it compared to other hotels throught the country. Modern amenities and the second best dinner we had in the UK. Breakfast buffet is included and the a la carte choices... more

Jun 25, 2008

Having spent two days there this June, I would certainly recommend this hotel. The suite we occupied was lake facing and was modern, comfortable & ideal for a short break. Beautiful clean & modern bathroom, which was matched by the equally clean & modern bedroom. A lovely touch was the fire (Behind glass) was switched on by the maid for... more

Jun 19, 2008

My boyfriend recently treated me to a weekend stay at the Waterhead and I have to say it was fantastic. The location is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have some great weather when we were there. The hotel was tastefully decorated, modern but traditional at the same time. The bedroom was lovely, we didn't have a lake view... more

May 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I (middle-aged but young at heart) stayed at the Waterhead Hotel, Ambleside for two nights, mid-week in late May. Our room was in a quiet location, as we had requested, as the purpose of our visit was for a couple of days' complete relaxation. The room was spacious, the furnishings easy on the eye and the bed... more

5 of 5 stars
Crewe, England
May 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed from Friday to Sunday and can only say that it was a superb hotel. We stayed in a lake view room and thought the extra expense was worth while. The room was lovely and had nice touches such as cappachino coffee, hot chocolate and numerous teas. Also inlcuded local gingerbread every day which my husband loved. Toiletries were included... more

5 of 5 stars
Scarborough, Uk
May 20, 2008

I booked a surpise birthday treat in April for my girlfriend and had a great stay. We stayed in the luxury suite and the view was amazing. I booked through the hotels website and got a very reasonalbe deal, £286 for 2 nights B & B in the best room in the hotel. Comfy beds,large beathroom and DVD player in... more

May 15, 2008

All the reviews are correct - a wonderful hotel - I think value for money, there is so much mediocre accommodation out there! I have little to add to all the other reviews except to say it a wonderful place to go for new year -wish I was able to stay longer. I have no criticisms at all [ a... more

Reviews of The Waterhead Hotel

( 1-10 of 99 )
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Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER, England