The Waterhead Inn 4 Star Lakeside Inn Ambleside Lake District

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The Waterhead Inn

Lake Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0ER
United Kingdom

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The Waterhead Inn is a stunning 4-star hotel located in Ambleside, in the heart of the beautiful Lake District. Perched on the shores of Lake Windermere, the inn boasts stylish, contemporary rooms, each offering unparalleled lakeside views and a comfortable retreat for relaxation. The inn's restaurant provides a gastronomic treat, serving locally-sourced dishes that represent the region's culinary heritage. Coupled with attentive service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, The Waterhead Inn offers a quintessential Lakeside experience.

Situated in Ambleside, The Waterhead Inn offers guests the opportunity to explore the myriad of attractions in the Lake District. From the inn, it's just a short stroll to the serene waters of Lake Windermere, where guests can enjoy boat rides or simply soak in the panoramic beauty. Those seeking adventure can take on the challenge of nearby walking and hiking trails, including Loughrigg Fell and Wansfell Pike. Ambleside itself is a charming village steeped in history, boasting attractions such as the Bridge House and Stock Ghyll Force, a spectacular 70-foot waterfall.

The Waterhead Inn benefits from excellent transport links. The A591, the Lake District's main thoroughfare, provides easy access to nearby towns including Keswick and Kendal. Regular bus services connect Ambleside to other parts of the Lake District, while Windermere railway station, offering services to the West Coast Main Line, is just a short journey away. For international guests, the nearest airports are Manchester International and Liverpool John Lennon. Offering a tranquil setting, exquisite accommodation and a strategic location, The Waterhead Inn is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in the Lake District.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 160 feet / 48.8 metres above sea level

Beaches near this Inn distance in miles.

Windermere Beach

Near Windermere - a shingle composition 4.5 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits

Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Pets Allowed
Open All Year
Wedding Venue / Facilities
Free Wifi Internet
Lift / Elevator
Meeting Rooms
Garden
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Budget Hotels at Ambleside

Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country

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🛈 Distances are based on direct straight lines for a guidline, adjust for road travel

International Airports

Teesside International Airport
Darlington County Durham
DL2 1LU
61.8 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Leeds West Yorkshire
LS19 7TU
65.0 miles

Local Airports

Barrow/Walney Island Airport
Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
23.7 miles
Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
36.6 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 39
Keld
13.9 miles
M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
14.7 miles
M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
15.0 miles

Railway Stations

Windermere
station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
3.7 miles
Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
6.5 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to ->

Douglas Isle of Man

Address:
South Quay, Heysham
Lancashire
LA3 2XE

26.8 miles

Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to ->

Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE)

Address:
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 3ER

63.7 miles

Attractions & places to see near this Inn

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Ambleside Pier - Waterhead Pier -
LA22 0EX

NY 37648 03107

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A small pier used for bording of the lake ferry & cruise's with a cafe and bar and nearby gift shops

0.1m / 0.2km - 1 minutes walk

Armitt Museum And Library -
LA22 9BL

NY 37609 04736

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A museum and gallery dedicated to the heritage of the Lake District with prominent Art work and book collection plus Beatrix Potter exhibitions as part of the overall collection

0.9m / 1.4km - 14 minutes walk

Ambleside Roman Fort -
LA22 0EN

NY 37496 03310

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Cared for by English Heritage, located south of the village close to Lake Windermere - stone footings of a 2nd century fort remain

0.1m / 0.2km - 2 minutes walk

Wray Castle -
LA22 0JA

NY 37495 01031

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On first glance it may look like a very well preserved medieval castle but in fact is a Victorian 1840 build which was passed to the National rust in 1929. Now open to the public together with impressive grounds which include Giant Redwood trees and other specimen trees

1.4m / 2.3km - 21 minutes walk

Stagshaw Gardens -
LA22 0HE

NY 37966 02858

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An informal woodland garden run by the National Trust. Located a little south of Ambleside with the Stencher Beck running though with mini falls adding even more interest.

0.3m / 0.5km - 4 minutes walk

Treetop Trek -
LA23 1LJ

NY 38970 01127

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Located within the Brockhole Centre, a high level trek through the trees, while tethered by safety ropes all the time.

1.5m / 2.4km - 23 minutes walk

Ambleside Climbing Wall -
LA22 0DB

NY 37651 04193

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A indoor Climbing wall for both beginners and experts , ideal as a rainy day activity or a honing your skills, or simply to try something different

0.6m / 1km - 9 minutes walk

Brockhole Visitor Centre -
LA23 1LJ

NY 39035 01072

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With Parks, gardens, outdoor pursuit's, indoor play CafÃ© Bike hire to name just a few - a great day out for all the family

1.6m / 2.6km - 24 minutes walk

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall -
LA22 0QT

NY 38003 04510

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A 70 foot cascading waterfall in a woodland setting within walking distance of central Ambleside. In the spring it is particularly good with daffodil's and good water flow.

0.8m / 1.3km - 12 minutes walk

Townend -
LA23 1LB

NY 40712 02298

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Located in Troutbeck, this 17th-century house and preserved farm owned by the National trust and looks much like it did 400 years ago and as such is like a living museum

2m / 3.2km - 29 minutes walk