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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

1. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

Colin

HK$857

HK$1,029 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

Trusha

HK$771

HK$925 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

Jennifer

HK$1,082

HK$1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

4. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

Lina

HK$944

HK$1,133 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a small table. There are two wall-mounted picture frames with animal prints.

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

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

5. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

Ambleside

"Quaysiders resort is an apartment/hotel right by the upper side of Lake Windermere in Ambleside. It is in an absolutely perfect location close to the lake, shops, restaurants. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen that had all kitchen amenities. Our Apartment was very clean and spacious . There is an indoor pool that was warm and it can also be like a Jacuzzi. There is also a Sauna. The resort also has a laundry room and dryer so I was able to do my laundry while on our stay. The...

Hajara

HK$1,185

HK$1,423 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

Sarah

HK$320

HK$384 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

HK$1,290

HK$1,548 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, teal armchair, and a TV on a wooden stand.

8. The Bay Cottage

Ambleside

HK$5,148

HK$6,178 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside.

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.

9. Waterhead Retreat

Ambleside

Josephine

HK$4,356

HK$5,228 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

10. Romney 17

Ambleside

HK$5,768

HK$6,921 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 sofa, a fireplace, and a window with patterned curtains.

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 brown leather bench, and a brown leather sofa with a patterned pillow.

11. Waterhead Cottage

Ambleside

HK$5,606

HK$6,727 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

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

12. Betamere

Ambleside

HK$6,046

HK$7,255 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

13. High Borrans

Ambleside

HK$3,754

HK$4,505 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A living room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV stand with a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A neatly made bed with a white and beige bedspread, two pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp.

14. Sethera

Ambleside

Stuart

HK$4,858

HK$5,830 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

15. No 7

Ambleside

HK$8,105

HK$9,726 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden chairs, and a built-in oven.

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

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

16. Beckfoot

Ambleside

HK$9,144

HK$10,973 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

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

17. Rothay Garth

Ambleside

Tony

HK$532

HK$639 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with multiple pillows, a small stool with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

A hallway with a dog sitting by a door leading to a garden.

18. Rothay Manor Hotel

Ambleside

Karen

HK$2,944

HK$3,533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by trees and wooden deck chairs.

A balcony with a table, a chair, a bottle of champagne, and a glass of wine.

A modern lounge with sofas and ottomans, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A cozy cabin with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a wooden interior.

19. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Windermere

Akib

HK$1,383

HK$1,660 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

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

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

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

Ambleside Town Centre

Ian

HK$771

HK$925 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

Top Waterhead Hotel Reviews

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!"

Lakes Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 1 night at the end of September for a birthday. The hotel was stunning. The spa was bliss. We had a room with a hot tub and it was perfect. The hotel was quiet at night and other guests were respectful. The food and drinks were good, a bit on the pricier side. I would definitely stay again."

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

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

The Ro Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay ,staff couldnt have been more helpful. Breakfast was really good quality. View beautiful. The hotel is very central to everything and would highly recommend. Hope to go back at some stage. All staff made you feel welcome especially Annliya who was so helpful and knowledgable about area and nothing was a problem very kind person and amazing at her job."

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

10/10 Excellent

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

Aphrodites Group

10/10 Excellent

"In easy reach of Bowness, lovely private location, ample free parking. Rooms very clean and great in room facilities. Just think room service breakfast could have ended a little later especially if paid for a late check out"

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Our room was on the top (2nd) floor so beware if you have heavy cases"

More cheap stays in Waterhead

The Royal Hotel

Dockray, Ullswater Dockray England

HK$594

HK$713 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)

Bowness Guest House

80 Craig Walk Windermere England

HK$759

HK$911 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)

The Gateway Hotel

Crook Rd Kendal England

HK$777

HK$932 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rydal Ambleside England

HK$844

HK$1,013 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)

The Governance Apartments

Holly Rd Windermere England

HK$902

HK$1,446 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Another Place The Lake

Lake District National Park Penrith England

HK$2,390

HK$2,868 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Waterhead?

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices for your visit include YHA Ambleside - Hostel and Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Waterhead.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Waterhead has to offer?

Bluehill Cottage,Ambleside, Stunning Views, parking, 0.8ml to Ambleside centre: This holiday home rental outside of Waterhead is located on a lake, and has a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Waterhead.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Waterhead.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Waterhead?

Based on our traveller reviews, YHA Ambleside - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. View all budget hotels in Waterhead.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Waterhead?

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn and The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group are other good options for your trip. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Waterhead.

What's the best dog-friendly place to stay in Waterhead?

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets and offers free WiFi for its human guests. Two other good options to stay with your pet include Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn and The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Waterhead.

What are some hotels with pools in Waterhead?

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa: Hotel, 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Features 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool and a sauna. Lakes Hotel and Spa and Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa are two additional hotels with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Waterhead.

What's it like to stay in Waterhead?

Travellers to Waterhead give high marks for the lakeside setting and top-notch restaurants. Welcoming and walkable, this city attracts tourists with its bars and local tours. In Waterhead, there are 86 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Waterhead.

What are the top places to visit in Waterhead?

The picturesque setting of Lake Windermere and Borrans Park exemplify the area's natural beauty. Boating is a great activity, and Ambleside Pier is one place to visit. You'll also find Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Rydal Mount in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Waterhead guide.

What's the weather like in Waterhead?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 11°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Waterhead is 1552 mm.

Waterhead hotels from HK$384

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Our top choices for Waterhead hotels

1. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

2. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

3. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

4. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

5. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

6. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

7. Hideaway Suite

8. The Bay Cottage

9. Waterhead Retreat

10. Romney 17

11. Waterhead Cottage

12. Betamere

13. High Borrans

14. Sethera

15. No 7

16. Beckfoot

17. Rothay Garth

18. Rothay Manor Hotel

19. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

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

Stay near popular Waterhead attractions

Borrans Park

Ambleside Roman Fort

Learn more about Waterhead

Top Waterhead Hotel Reviews

Riverside Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

The Belsfield Hotel

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

The Ro Hotel

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Aphrodites Group

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

More cheap stays in Waterhead

The Royal Hotel

Bowness Guest House

The Gateway Hotel

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

The Governance Apartments

Another Place The Lake

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