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Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Lake Windermere

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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BORRANS ROAD, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EP
  • Place, Borrans Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 176 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double/Twin Room with balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In Ambleside .You'll be steps from Borrans Park and a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Ambleside Pier and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Borrans Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rothay Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

4-star hotel near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1680
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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$102 nightly
The price is $122
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Wateredge Inn Ambleside
Wateredge Ambleside
Wateredge Hotel Ambleside
Wateredge Inn Ambleside
Wateredge Inn
Wateredge The Collection Group
Wateredge Inn The Inn Collection group
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group.

Does Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group offer free breakfast?

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group have a pool?

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group does not have a pool.

Does Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group have a restaurant?

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group is home to The Wateredge Inn, which features local cuisine.

Does Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group to downtown Ambleside?

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group is 0.1 mi away from Waterhead.

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wateredge Inn, Ambleside We stayed at the Wateredge Inn in October for one night and really liked it. The location is perfect, right by the water, and the room was lovely with an incredibly comfortable bed. Everything felt nicely done and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was very good too. We’d happily stay here again and definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dereck

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It’s not clear, it’s the end of the bar to check into hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly. Room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kev

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice bathroom and bed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grest staff, amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pou Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room included parking and breakfast. Staff were helpful and friendly. Good location for Ambleside and getting the boats to other parts of the lake. Lovely clean room, good bed and bedding. Breakfast was hot and cold buffet and very good as were the evening meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Good location very clean very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect

we loved staying at the Wateredge! cozy room/great food, ambiance Very friendly especially the dogs great location right on Lake Windemere and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Meh

Unfortunately this one didn’t work for me. The weather was hot, and the room was even hotter. No A/C. Our view was an unsightly roof. The staff chided us for eating our own food even though we purchased beer to drink on the lovely lakeside patio. I accept the rule but it set a negative tone for our stay. The registration area is basically the bar but signage is bad so we had to ask several people just to find it. They still issue actual metal keys for the rooms…not key cards…not sure if this is quaint or horribly out of date.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, really comfortable, very good quality, and very dog friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Senior staff let this place down.

Location great and comfortable nights sleep, however room was unclean, with clumps of long hair in bath. Most disappointingly, the service was very much lacking. The hotel and bar areas seemed short staffed and those who wore casual clothing and appeared more senior had very little in the way of customer service skills - at times barely acknowledging customers. Those that could be commended were the younger staff, in particular those with the branded polo shirts, who were most customer friendly. Such a shame as with seemingly such little support from those in more senior positions and at times belittling behaviour and ‘teasing’, those more talented staff members will likely not be here for long.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay, staff were all very helpful, friendly and polite. The green scheme was great, what a great option to have. Thank you all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location wonderful rooms and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Glen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice but essentially this is a pub with some rooms above it. The property doesn’t live up to the images on Expedia. It is situated on the lake and only 10 minutes walk from the town centre (not 3 minutes as stated) but the room was very small and overpriced imo. The pertinent question in any review is, would you stay in this property again? Unfortunately, I would not. The staff were very pleasant but overall I felt it was poor value for the price charged. One final thing to be aware of, check in was at the bar which was very busy when I arrived and anyone with mobility issues should avoid this property as the rooms are up narrow stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Decent

Overall happy with our stay and would go back. weren’t the most friendly (specifically the lady at breakfast demanding people’s room numbers)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel near Ambleside. Pros: As the name suggests, it's right at the edge of the lake - beautiful surroundings and a lovely beer garden overlooking the lake. The staff were all lovely; An easy walk into Ambleside village, and only 10-15 minutes drive to other villages such as Grasmere, Windermere and Bowness. Cons: room was comfortable, if a bit dated and even slightly neglected - un-filled screw holes, areas left poly filled but not sanded or painted etc. Decor probably not been updated in a while. Car park was a bit awkward. Breakfast wasn't bad but nothing to write home about. Nonetheless we enjoyed our stay immensely and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wateredge and the other properties under same management are not clearly delineated or described in Expedia's online info. Wateredge is a historic (cramped, uneven floors, tiny rooms) inn. the other properties are modern. Better advertising would have informed us and allowed us to choose better accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce, Balwyn North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right by the lake. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside was that the check-in area was also the same place as the bar, which meant that it took a long time to get checked in as you had to wait in line with people who were ordering drinks. Otherwise the stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025