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Reviews of Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn 4 stars

Lake Rd, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, LA22 0HD, United Kingdom

#37 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1102 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Holiday Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Crossing the road between accommodation and reception, bar and food. Gate and road to accommodation didn't have a safe crossing, had to keep watching the road for traffic.

    The accommodation, breakfast and all the staff were excellent, thank you.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The towel radiator didn't work in one of the rooms. There also rusting at the soap dispenser in one of the rooms. The carpet had a bit of smell perhaps due to dog pee from the previous occupants.

    Breakfast was excellent. We enjoy Sebastian - the staff from France making us feel at home every day. We stayed at the Inn for 5 days. The restaurant serves a remarkable cuisine too. The rooms were quite cosy.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Well worth a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints whatsoever.

    Excellent position set back from the main hotel. Very quiet. All rooms immaculate. All staff pleasant and efficient. Great bar and breakfast in the main hotel. Good location for both ferry and bus links to other areas

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were too firm and big. A steep path up to the building which is over the road from the main hotel which could be a problem in bad weather.

    Lovely view from our window. Room bright and clean. Nice to have table and chairs outside. Friendly local staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Picture perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing comes to mind

    We were in the area for a wedding, and this hotel met our requirements for distance to the venue. The room was lovely it was apart from the main hotel and we had our own entrance with a table and chairs outside, it had a fantastic view across the lake and the hills. The location is absolutely stunning. We had lunch on arrival and then breakfast, which was included, the food was good and the staff amazing, very friendly and chatty. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was supposed to be Wi-Fi but it didn't reach my room - not a huge issue though. I've stayed in one of the hotels in this 'collection' before and had breakfast in the same place - last time the breakfast was brilliant, this time it was fine but not as good as previously: there wasn't the same selection of pastries as there was before, and the poached eggs on "thickly sliced farm house toast" came out on burnt, very thinly sliced toast.

    Lovely room, I requested a bath and they met this request which was great (and the bath was lovely - ran quickly and nice and hot!). Nice to have a smart TV. No noise in the hotel and a very comfortable bed. Staff when I went to check in, check out and have breakfast were all very friendly. Location is great, a few minutes walk from the lake.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely little place! I've stayed here a few times now. The breakfast is really good, the restaurant is huge overlooking the lake with goregeous views.. Beds are really comfy, and it's good that they have dog friendly rooms. Everything is within walking distance. I will be returning again :) The staff are great and make you feel very welcome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Problem is that the lovely hotel has been taken over byt a consortium so you have to check in at teh Waterside and have breakfast there instead of at the hotel. Parking spaces limited

    Lovely location and superb rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating didn’t turn on at all times

    The comfy bath

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to cross the road to go to main hotel, hotel annexe (Lakeside) is not suitable for elderly people

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great facility

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Perfect stay at a perfect friendly immaculate hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all was perfect.

    Location.Room condition was immaculate and comfy.Restaurant/Bar great atmosphere and immaculate with lovely staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elegant hotel at the Lake, very quiet, nice beds

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    The place was just fantastic we were in one of the hideaway suites it was fabulous so comfortable would highly recommend the hotel it really was amazing, the staff were so welcoming and nothing was to much trouble will most certainly be going back.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Very peaceful and enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double/Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got small eggs royale when asked for large. That’s all.

    Lakeside location of bar / restaurant. Not as busy as neighbouring locations but just as scenic and beautiful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    It was a refreshing and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only thing is , the price is on the higher end .

    Breakfast was included and it was quite good . There are many options in the buffet for bakery items, fresh fruits, juice, cereals and cold meat. Also there are hot items which are served on the table which were just too good !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room too small. No bottled water supplied in room

    Staff lovely. Food Excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was on the second floor so lots of stairs to climb but not really an issue

    Lovely clean room across the road from the main pub

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives.

    The location was perfect, and the room was clean, big, and comfy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Expectations exceeded in all respects.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing could have been improved( apart from the price of drinks in the bar!). We also didn't appreciate that our booked rooms were actually in the annexe, which is across the (often very) busy main road into Ambleside: not a big issue given the sunny weather, but I feel it could be an issue in rainy or inclement weather conditions, having to walk down a steep driveway, across the road, and then round to the front entrance of the hotel. nWe will ensure that we book rooms in the main building when we return.

    The level of service from Chris( the manager) could not have been better- the professional efficient way he dealt with an issue in our booked room was exceptional. All of the staff we interacted with were friendly and efficient and couldn't;t have been more helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel and staff in a superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant hotel and the Lakehouse was an idyllic location with a great view, very cosy room! Super friendly and accommodating staff made the stay really enjoyable , I had a very relaxing evening with a great tea time meal before my marathon !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in the perfect b&b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking is a bit tight so maybe rent a small car if possible, but having free parking on site was great!

    Adorable inn, nice rooms, great views. Excellent location. Breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    great room and hotel, poor parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    parking was awful if you had any car bigger than a ford focus

    food and drinks great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    First time in the Lake District and we will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location and ease of access.

    Stayed in May 2024

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