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A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

1. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

$109

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A large stone house with a well-maintained garden and a green gazebo.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

2. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside

$116

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.

3. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$142

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

4. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$138

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, an oven, a dishwasher, and a toaster.

A building with two numbered doors, a stone wall, and a potted plant with yellow flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a door leading outside.

5. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

Ambleside

$151

$182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.

A row of traditional stone and timber-framed buildings with a restaurant named "The Lakeside" and a sign welcoming visitors to "YHA Ambleside".

A round table with four blue chairs, a wooden table top, and a blue pendant light.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

6. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

Ambleside

$41

$49 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Hideaway Suite

Ambleside

$165

$198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A residential area with a view of a lake, a green hill, and terraced houses in the background.

A pier with boats docked, a sign indicating 'Pier 2', and a mountainous backdrop.

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of a balcony, and a radiator on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, a painting, and a ceiling light.

8. Waterhead Retreat

Ambleside

$549

$659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A view through a window of a rural landscape with a lake, trees, and a stone building.

A neatly made bed with a teal bedspread and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden chair, and a window with curtains.

A stone house with multiple windows and a green roof, surrounded by dense shrubbery.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a television, and a fireplace.

9. High Borrans

Ambleside

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in bench with grey cushions.

A stone building with a sign reading "The Bay Cottage".

10. The Bay Cottage

Ambleside

$660

$792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A dining area with a table set for four, a brown leather bench, and a brown leather sofa with a patterned pillow.

A staircase with a wooden door at the top, a radiator, and a white toilet.

A dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, a fireplace, and a window with patterned curtains.

11. Waterhead Cottage

Ambleside

$719

$862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with metal chairs and a view of a river and a boat.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a sink, a toaster, and a trash bin.

A living room with a red sofa set, a matching ottoman, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a small stool, and a wardrobe.

12. Romney 17

Ambleside

A spacious living room with a sofa set, a television, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

A stone house with a garden, a bench, and a pond.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, oven, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with curtains.

A traditional stone house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a lake.

13. Betamere

Ambleside

$507

$608 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern bedroom with a bed, a large window, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a round table and wicker chairs, surrounded by glass railings.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a glass balustrade, a window with a view of a mountain, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern house with a stone facade, a wooden door, and a paved driveway.

14. No 7

Ambleside

$1,039

$1,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows.

15. Beckfoot

Ambleside

$1,172

$1,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rural village with stone houses, a hill in the background, and a clear sky.

A stone building with multiple windows, a door, and visible electrical conduits.

A stone building with a green roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and blue hydrangea bushes.

A bench in a grassy area with a view of a village and hills in the background.

16. Sethera

Ambleside

$623

$747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

17. Rothay Garth

Ambleside

$68

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

18. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Ambleside

$108

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A house with a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees.

An outdoor patio with a round table and white chairs, a gazebo in the background, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.

A house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

19. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

Windermere

$90

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

20. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre

$102

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

$198

per night

$475 total

includes taxes & fees

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside

$209

per night

$502 total

includes taxes & fees

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$231

per night

$555 total

includes taxes & fees

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

Ambleside

$85

per night

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Waterhead Retreat

Ambleside

$279

per night

$670 total

includes taxes & fees

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

Sethera

Ambleside

$311

per night

$747 total

includes taxes & fees

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$171

per night

$206 total

includes taxes & fees

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside

$154

per night

$184 total

includes taxes & fees

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

$171

per night

$206 total

includes taxes & fees

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$176

per night

$211 total

includes taxes & fees

Quaysiders Lakes Resort

Ambleside

$151

per night

$182 total

includes taxes & fees

YHA Ambleside - Hostel

Ambleside

$95

per night

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Waterhead Retreat

Ambleside

$549

per night

$659 total

includes taxes & fees

Romney 17

Ambleside

$737

per night

$884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sethera

Ambleside

$623

per night

$747 total

includes taxes & fees

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Waterhead

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside

$116

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

$109

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$142

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

$138

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Waterhead Cottage

Ambleside

$719

$862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

The Bay Cottage

Ambleside

$660

$792 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

No 7

Ambleside

$1,039

$1,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Top landmarks in Waterhead

Borrans Park

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Borrans Park in the heart of Lakes. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Holehird Gardens and Tarn Hows, both nearby.

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Ambleside Roman Fort

Ambleside Roman Fort is in the heart of Waterhead, so why not stop by during your stay.

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Learn more about Waterhead

Waterhead is well-known for its attractions such as Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. This welcoming city's sights include Borrans Park and visitors speak highly of the local restaurants.

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A riverside view of a white building with a sign reading "Wateredge Inn" and a mountain in the background.

Check out reviews of Waterhead hotels guests love

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous position within Grasmere with excellent access to walks, facilities, cafes etc. Lots of choice for breakfast and main hot course cooked fresh to order. Staff particularly friendly and welcoming."

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"A really lovely hotel, staff were attentive and friendly. The facilities, especially the spa were really fantastic and a cut above others I’ve visited. The breakfast was excellent and I really loved the decor and picture collages in the dining area. Thank you for a lovely stay."

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Room was spotless and spacious. Large group in at breakfast time but staff coped very well. No towels in Spa so had to get some from room. Parking is overpriced considering room costs, only negative for us. Have been a few times now, and will return."

Woodlands Guest House Windermere

10/10 Excellent

"This was a nice hotel to stay at for our visit to the Lake District. It was very walkable and the breakfast was good."

Riverside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was alright for a one night stay. Was just about able to get a parking space. We didn’t have the breakfast but the view from the room was nice - of the river."

Keswick Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The food in the restaurant was first class and the staff were friendly and always helpful"

The Belsfield Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It wouldn't really be right to single out just one aspect of this hotel as being superb. The truth is that every feature you would want to be top quality in an outstanding hotel was exactly that during our stay! Friendly, helpful and polite staff made for a relaxing stay. The breakfasts were very special; tasty food matched by the superb views!"

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, room was clean, breakfast was good."

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Really good place for a relaxing little break would highly recommend"

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Waterhead?

Guests like Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, YHA Ambleside - Hostel and Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn.

Where can I find free parking with my stay in Waterhead?

Brantfell House offers the perk of free parking.

Can I book refundable hotels in Waterhead?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Waterhead, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Waterhead if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

Browse 7 vacation homes on our site. You can also consider one of the 43 cottages for your trip.

What will the weather in Waterhead be like during my vacation?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Waterhead when the average temp is 52°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 36°F. December and November are the months with the most rain.

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