# The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.4/5 from 1,147 Google reviews. Modern rooms in a lakeside hotel offering a casual restaurant & a bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants/the-waterhead-inn (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Inn # The Waterhead Inn Lake Road, Ambleside [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7392169615877513593&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Waterhead Inn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116950574497366785805) **In short:** The Waterhead Inn is an inn in Ambleside, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,147 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places Modern rooms in a lakeside hotel offering a casual restaurant & a bar, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Summary via Google ## About The Waterhead Inn The Waterhead Inn occupies a lakeside location on Lake Road in Ambleside. The casual restaurant and bar are part of the Waterhead Hotel, which provides free breakfast and Wi-Fi to guests. The venue is suitable for children. The kitchen holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Waterhead Inn's own website](https://www.inncollectiongroup.com/waterhead-inn/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic). ## Opening hours **Monday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM ### Breakfast hours **Monday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM **Tuesday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM **Wednesday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM **Thursday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM **Friday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM **Saturday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM **Sunday** 7:30 – 11:00 AM ### Dinner hours **Monday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM ## What's nearby - Waterhead Coffee Shop next door - Ambleside Lake House next door - Ambleside Fish & Chips next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Guests mention this hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with beautiful lake views and a wide variety of modern facilities. They also highlight the friendly, attentive staff and the delicious, plentiful breakfast options. Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (1,147 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Ambleside Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/299044). [More restaurants in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (1,147 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.inncollectiongroup.com/waterhead-inn/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic) [015394 32566](tel:01539432566) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ambleside **Plus Code** 9C6VC2CQ+68 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ambleside Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAmbleside%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Waterhead Inn? The Waterhead Inn is open Mon–Sun 7:30am–11pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Waterhead Inn any good? The Waterhead Inn is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,147 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Waterhead Inn good for children? Yes, The Waterhead Inn is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Waterhead Inn? Call The Waterhead Inn on +44 15394 32566. ## More near The Waterhead Inn ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Waterhead Inn ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/the-waterhead-inn) - [Waterside ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/waterside) - [The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside ★ 4.0 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/the-windermere-rooms-at-the-wateredge-inn-ambleside) - [Quaysiders Club ★ 4.6 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/quaysiders-club) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Pure Grace next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/pure-grace-syk1041095) - [Romney 12 next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/romney-12-syk1042486) - [Lakeland View next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/lakeland-view-syk1042508) - [Romney 17 next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/romney-17-syk1042526) ### Campsites nearby - [Low Wray Campsite (National Trust) ★ 4.7 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/camping/low-wray-campsite) - [Skelwith Fold Caravan Park ★ 4.7 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/camping/skelwith-fold-caravan-park) - [Tarnfoot Farm Campsite ★ 4.6 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/camping/tarnfoot-farm-campsite) - [Rydal Hall Campsite ★ 4.5 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/grasmere/camping/rydal-hall-campsite) ### Things to do nearby - [Ambleside Climbing Wall ★ 4.6 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/attractions/ambleside-climbing-wall) - [White Platts Recreation Ground ★ 4.8 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/attractions/white-platts-recreation-ground) - [Wray Castle ★ 4.7 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/attractions/wray-castle) - [Brockhole Lake District Visitors Centre ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/attractions/brockhole-lake-district-visitors-centre)