Hotels in Waterhead — Best Places to Stay

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The Waterhead Inn

Inn · Waterhead, on the shore of Windermere · 0.1 miles away

A lakeside inn with rooms directly opposite Waterhead Pier, combining traditional pub character with Windermere views.

8.6 2,100 reviews from £140/night

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Wanslea Guest House

Guest House · Lake Road, close to the town centre · 0.4 miles away

A traditional Lakeland guest house on Lake Road, within easy walking distance of Ambleside's shops and Waterhead.

8.9 550 reviews from £110/night

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Rothay Manor Hotel

Hotel · Rothay Road, edge of town centre near the river · 0.5 miles away

A Grade II listed Regency country house hotel with award-winning restaurant, individually styled rooms and gardens close to the river.

9.0 850 reviews from £220/night

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Rothay Manor

Hotel · Ambleside, near the head of Windermere · 0.5 miles away

Grade II listed Regency house on the edge of Ambleside, family-run in feel, with a well-regarded kitchen, a hot tub and gardens away from the traffic.

9.1 900 reviews from £195/night

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Rothay Manor Hotel

Hotel · Ambleside · 0.5 miles away

Grade II listed Regency house on the edge of Ambleside with 23 rooms, four AA red stars and the well-regarded Rowan restaurant.

9.2 1,100 reviews from £195/night

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The Samling Hotel

Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 0.6 miles away

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Riverside at Ambleside

B&B · By the River Rothay, on the edge of town · 0.6 miles away

A seventeenth-century house beside the River Rothay, a ten-minute walk from Ambleside's centre, holding a 4-Star Gold rating.

9.3 300 reviews from £135/night

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Ambleside Townhouse

B&B · Compston Road, town centre · 0.7 miles away

A boutique bed and breakfast on Compston Road with individually decorated ensuite rooms in the heart of Ambleside.

9.1 750 reviews from £165/night

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Melrose Guest House

Guest House · Church Street, town centre · 0.8 miles away

An elegant Victorian Lakeland townhouse on Church Street, in the centre of Ambleside, known for its breakfasts and hosts.

9.0 850 reviews from £105/night

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Low Wood Bay

Hotel · Low Wood Bay, Windermere · 0.9 miles away

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The Waterwheel Guesthouse

B&B · Bridge Street, Ambleside · 0.9 miles away

Adults-only B&B in a Grade II listed 17th-century cottage beside Stock Ghyll in central Ambleside, with three en-suite rooms.

9.4 420 reviews from £115/night

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Langdale Chase Hotel

Hotel · Lake shore, Windermere · 1.1 miles away

Victorian mansion on the shore of Windermere, reopened after a full restoration, with lake-view rooms, a restaurant and gardens running down to the water.

9.1 980 reviews from £275/night

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Langdale Chase Hotel

Hotel · Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere · 1.1 miles away

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Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

Hotel · Holbeck Lane, Windermere · 1.1 miles away

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Briery Wood Hotel

Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 1.2 miles away

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Crow How Country Guest House

Guest House · Rydal Road, on the edge of town towards Rydal · 1.4 miles away

A Victorian country guest house set in two acres of gardens on the edge of Ambleside, built from stone taken from the old Rydal Hall.

9.2 400 reviews from £150/night

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Merewood Country House

Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 1.4 miles away

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Cragwood Country House Hotel

Hotel · Cragwood Country House Hotel, Windermere · 1.7 miles away

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Drunken Duck Inn

Inn · Barngates, near Ambleside · 2 miles away

Former farmhouse inn at a crossroads between Ambleside and Hawkshead, with 11 rooms, a serious kitchen and its own Barngates brewery.

8.9 760 reviews from £155/night

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Skelwith Bridge Hotel

Hotel · Skelwith Bridge, two miles west of Ambleside · 2.1 miles away

A seventeenth-century former farmhouse and corn mill turned country hotel, two miles from Ambleside towards the Langdale valleys.

8.3 900 reviews from £130/night

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Queens Head Hotel

Hotel · Townhead, Windermere · 2.3 miles away

People say this pub offers hearty, flavorful food with generous portions, including delicious pies and Sunday roasts, and provides comfortable, clean rooms. They also highlight the warm, cozy atmosphere with log fires, and the exceptional, friendly staff who are very welcoming to dogs. Visitors appreciate the convenient parking and stunning views.

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The Sun Inn

Hotel · The Sun Inn, Windermere · 2.5 miles away

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Windermere Manor Hotel

Hotel · Rayrigg Road, Windermere · 3 miles away

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The Willowsmere

Guest Accommodation · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 3.2 miles away

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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Hotel · Northern edge of the village, on Grasmere lake · 3.2 miles away

A large lakeside spa hotel on the edge of Grasmere with an indoor pool, thermal suite and lake-view dining room.

8.4 2,100 reviews from £220/night

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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa

Hotel · Grasmere, on the shore of Grasmere lake · 3.2 miles away

Four-star hotel and spa on the edge of Grasmere village with lake-facing rooms, a bistro and a treatment spa, within walking distance of Dove Cottage.

9.2 1,600 reviews from £165/night

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Cedar Manor

Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 3.3 miles away

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The Hideaway at Windermere

Guest Accommodation · Phoenix Way, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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Annesdale House

B&B · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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Lake View Country House

Guest House · Quiet lane near the lake shore · 3.5 miles away

A family-run stone country house with private lake access and seven individually furnished en-suite rooms.

9.1 380 reviews from £145/night

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Station Lodge

Hotel · 2b High Street, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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The Lamplighter Dining - Rooms

Guest Accommodation · High Street, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel · College Road, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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All Seasons Guest House

B&B · 3 High Street, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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Lingmoor Guest House

Guest Accommodation · 7 High Street, Windermere · 3.5 miles away

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The Windermere Hotel

Hotel · Kendal Road, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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Ashleigh House - Room Only

Guest Accommodation · 11 College Road, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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Archway Guest House

Guest Accommodation · 13 College Road, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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College House

B&B · 15 College Road, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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The Elleray

Hotel · 2-6 Cross Street, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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Holly Lodge Guest House

Guest Accommodation · 6 College Road, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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Southview Spa Windermere

Guest Accommodation · 27 Cross Street, Windermere · 3.6 miles away

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The Wordsworth

Hotel · Village centre, opposite the green · 3.6 miles away

A 19th-century former hunting lodge in the centre of Grasmere with a spa, riverside gardens and two on-site restaurants.

8.2 1,500 reviews from £149/night

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The Haven

B&B · 10 Birch Street, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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Wheatlands Lodge Windermere

Guest Accommodation · Old College Lane, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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Beck Allans Guest House

Guest House · Village centre, beside the River Rothay · 3.7 miles away

A well-regarded, family-run guest house in the centre of Grasmere with river views and cooked-to-order breakfasts.

9.6 340 reviews from £110/night

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Moss Grove Organic

Guest House · Village centre, close to the green · 3.7 miles away

A boutique organic guest house in the village centre, built around natural materials and locally sourced breakfasts.

9.0 650 reviews from £165/night

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Rayrigg Villa at Windermere

Guest Accommodation · Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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Cambridge House - Adults only

Guest Accommodation · 9 Oak Street, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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Windermere Park B&B

B&B · New Road, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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The Howbeck and The Retreat In Windermere

Guest Accommodation · New Road, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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The Forest Side

Hotel · Edge of village, on the Keswick road · 3.7 miles away

A Victorian Gothic mansion in 43 acres of woodland with a Michelin-starred restaurant built around its own kitchen garden.

9.3 480 reviews from £295/night

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Westbury House

B&B · 27 Broad Street, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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Autumn Leaves Guest House

Guest Accommodation · 29 Broad Street, Windermere · 3.7 miles away

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Windermere Suites

B&B · New Road, Windermere · 3.8 miles away

Guests mention this guest house offers luxurious, spacious, and spotless rooms with amenities like jacuzzi baths and well-stocked mini-fridges. They also highlight the outstanding breakfast, featuring generous portions and diverse options, conveniently delivered to the room via a private hatch. Visitors appreciate the attentive and welcoming staff, who provide excellent service and helpful local recommendations.

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