The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside

Hotels
The Inn Collection Group
8.4 (2211 reviews)
Waterhead Bay , Ambleside , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
High price for room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Some reviews mentioned cobwebs and a cold room, affecting cleanliness.
Service
9.15
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Multiple positive remarks about the ideal location near the lake.
Room Quality
7.65
Issues with cold rooms and basement location affecting comfort.
Amenities
8.65
Standard amenities mentioned, such as good breakfast and helpful staff.
Value for Money
7.65
Some comments highlighted the price as excessive for room size.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Praise for the quality and variety of food offered.
Overall Experience
8.65
General positive sentiment with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:07

Property Description

Prime Location in the Lake District
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn offer a picturesque retreat surrounded by stunning fells and the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Each room is thoughtfully furnished with modern amenities including a TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, and free WIFI, ensuring a cozy stay. Guests can also request specific bed configurations to suit their preferences.

Personalized Service
The attentive team at The Wateredge Inn is dedicated to accommodating guests' needs, whether it's a special room request or assistance during your stay. Feel welcomed from the moment you arrive at this charming inn.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District at Windermere Rooms - Book your stay now!

Important information:

If guests smoke in the bedrooms, the hotel may charge the cost of up to one night's accommodation.

The hotel kindly requests guests to contact the property directly if they would like to check in with children.

It may not be possible to accommodate guests in the same room for each consecutive night of their stay.

Pet-friendly rooms are limited. A GBP 15 fee per pet per night applies and guests are required to inform the property in advance.

When booking five or more rooms, group terms and conditions are applied to your reservation. A 10% non-refundable deposit is taken at time of booking and full payment and rooming list are required six weeks prior to your arrival. These terms replace any other booking policies agreed with online travel agents.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2211 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 7.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Ian solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
9
Lively room and friendly staff
Pros:

Clean and spacious

Cons:

Everything was great about the room but for me the restaurant that goes with it wasn’t to our taste unfortunately

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Richard couple im
9
Clean comfortable property in an idyllic location
Pros:

The Windermere rooms were exceptionally comfortable and clean. It was across the road from the waters edge in where we had our breakfast and an evening meal. The menu was basic but well cooked. The situation is so picturesque overlooking Windermere lovely place to stay and we’d love to go again for longer.

Cons:

We had no complaints at all happy with everything

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jangles couple gb
8
All in all I loved this place, staff very pleasant and helpful, food good too. Will return if in the
Pros:

The room was in good order and pleasing. Very clean. I loved the private patio outside with table and chairs. Great channel choice on TV. Wi-Fi good too.

Cons:

Sadly, the door on the shower wouldn’t close, so I grabbed hold of handle and opposite side of door, tried to shut door gently and door came off track and fell towards me (heavy door for an oap!). Also, the shower mat wasn’t long enough, floor of shower very slippy. Tap felt awkward for a left hander. These are not complaints, just pointing out what happened to us.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Cope solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Its was near boats & close to Ambleside

Cons:

Not enough staff .

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Russell solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Room was nice and clean , perfect location for the boats to go to different places. Breakfast was beautiful and plenty of selection. Staff all friendly . Carparking all included.

Cons:

Having to pay £60 for our 2 chihuahua,s to stay. That was my only negative.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Ayman family_with_children sa
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Clean and location

Cons:

None

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Anuj solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Maria Alejandra couple it
9
Pulito, camere grandi, bellissima località di lago.
Pros:

Ottimo Hotel, con un Pub in cui cenare, bellissima vista sul lago. Camere grandi e spaziose. Pulizia ottima.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Cuong viet family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely big room, comfortable beds
Pros:

Location was excellent, just over the road from lake Windermere, in between ambleside and Windermere.
Room was big, clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Only things that could have improved would be some coat hooks in the room to make storing coats etc easier.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Irene couple gb
10
Lake view stunning
Pros:

Lake view across the way at the main hotel, staff very nice and very welcoming

Cons:

Not necessarily the property but the area shut down at 9pmand all lights off in the lake view garden, sat outside and unfortunately seen rats running around close to the bar

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sean couple gb
8
Perfect location and good base for touring the lakes
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent, the location perfect, room had everything to make the stay comfortable

Cons:

The guests above us were extremely noisy at night, not much soundproofing in the annexe building so we were disturbed several times

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tristan couple gb
8
Pros:

It’s a great place, we’ve stayed there many times and will again. I understand things get used and get tired.
No doubt it will be put right . As the standard of the hotel is great.

Cons:

The room we started in room 53 , the bathroom was poor , tiles coming off the wall , low pressure in the sink tap , just about enough to brush your teeth with .

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Brett family_with_children au
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
Lovely room, great location, very welcoming pub
Pros:

Great location with good car parking and opposite the pub where food was excellent.

Cons:

Can be a busy road to cross between the guest rooms building & the pub.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
a lovely stay.
Pros:

great location, great staff, clean bedding.

Cons:

room could do with a brush up so to speak (49)

2026-08-22 via Nuitee