Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, LA22 0ES, United Kingdom
#9 of 12 hotels in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1591 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 November 2024
Jemma
United KingdomThe pain work was bad some of it was on the lights and on the bathroom
Was nice and clean
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Bradley
United KingdomPlenty of space.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Lydia
United KingdomThe bathroom was damp.
Big room. Fantastic location and fabulous staff.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Christine
United KingdomNothing
Warm comfy room and good breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 October 2024
Paul
United KingdomBreakfast was ok. Sausages need cooking though! It’s quite cramped and dark around the serving area. You feel it just needs sorting a bit better.
Great position. Ample parking. Comfortable room. Check in/out very easy. Friendly staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Angela
United KingdomThe bed could be a little bigger but on the whole we loved room 52
The first room we were given did not represent the price and the booking. After expressing my disappointment to the management, I was immediately given a much better standard of room that reflected the price I had paid. We then had a great stay! Spacious with a balcony that we could sit out on and a comfortable bed.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Good location and excellent friendly staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Louise
United KingdomRoom described on Booking.com as having a large double bed. This was not the case and simply a normal sized one. Had I realised that prior to our visit I would not have completed the booking as a bigger bed was a priority for us
Lovely location right on the water. Clean rooms, helpful staff and reasonable breakfast
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Selene
United KingdomNothing
The area
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Alexandria
United KingdomBreakfast is a little chaotic, we didn't enjoy the food at our last stay, but happy to say its improved since. However, second morning they had plate service instead due to low capacity which is great as it reduced waste, but no one told us so we just kind of hovered wondering what to do? We didn't realise you could order off the breakfast menu so we panic ordered a few items...and well I'll leave a photo. All it would have taken was a "morning, we're doing plate service today, find yourself a table, you can order off the menu or build your own, pop back and order with your table number". I was just made to feel a bit idiotic for not automatically knowing what the process was when it wasn't the usual buffet. Air conditioning - at our last stay, the room had air con so I naively assumed all rooms did. They do not - it's October so this may not be an issue for most, but I get warm and probably would have asked specifically for a room with air con had I known so just something to consider. There was a window but we were on the ground floor and it opened wide so didn't feel comfortable keeping it open overnight.
This was our second stay this year - we love the location. Free parking, On the water with access to the ferry, bus stop round the corner that goes all the way from kendal, through Bowness, ambleside, grasmere to keswick so you don't have to bother with driving! And a 15-20 minute walk into ambleside. The room we stayed in this time had it's own little front door which was very convenient! The rooms are decorated well and have lots of space. Beds are comfy and rooms are clean! We had dinner one night and the pizza was nice, good selection of drinks etc.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Joanne
United KingdomNothing I didn’t like. Our rooms shower was lukewarm so I told the gentlemen on reception and he moved us to another room (an upgrade) which we hadn’t expected but we’re thrilled with nevertheless. Lovely hot shower, clean comfy beds!
Lovely property, clean, great location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Roger
United KingdomGood breakfast in a beautiful setting
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Hatairat
ThailandGood view , near lake.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Judith
United KingdomN/A
Beautiful room with fantastic views over Lake Windermere.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Oliver
United KingdomLiked it all!
Good breakfast, if early hours. Ideal location and beautiful flat!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Robert
United KingdomGreat location at Waterhead- beer garden right by the lake. Excellent breakfasts. Friendly staff. Clean and tidy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Helen
United KingdomSome queues during breakfast due to number of people and small size of room where buffet held but quality of breakfast was good.
Great location with amazing views. Dog friendly. Plenty of parking. Paid extra for late check out which was good. Excellent food both light bites at lunch and meals in the evening.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Melanie
United KingdomAlthough we knew it was a dog friendly hotel there were far to many dogs , also dog poo outside left by lazy owners.
Bed was very comfy, breakfast ok but very unorganised.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Cunningham
United Kingdomevening meals - very samey, chunky chips with everything.
Room good, breakfast terrific.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Jane
United KingdomNo meals serve on 18th pm due to problems in the kitchen Dining had to be considered elsewhere which caused much inconvenience Shower in room, very cold shower worked well but warm water shower only trickled, hence was not a good experience at all after a long day walking
Location Staff friendly Breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Cathryn
United KingdomWould have liked to have a balcony or patio area outside
Liked how comfortable it was and how easy accessible it was to things.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
David
United KingdomBeer garden very busy and long queues for the bar and food ordering in the evening. Breakfast a bit chaotic and not good quality. We stayed in the rooms across the road from the main building and although the front door was on a key card system, people kept leaving it unlocked so anyone could get in.
Great location on water's edge with perfect views of jettys and boats and wildlife. Great sunset when the conditions are right. Clean and comfortable room. Very nice pizza.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
John
United KingdomRoom on the small size
Convenient
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Susannahmaria
United KingdomOrganisation of breakfast area with guests cluttering down the middle for hot food service. NOT GOOD AND PERILOUS. Size of tables when eating with family
Food Excellent
Stayed in September 2024
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