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The Waterhead Inn

Lake Road, Ambleside

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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