The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside

Hotels
The Inn Collection Group
8.4 (2174 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 2174 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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Chelsea couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location was the best dog friendly hotel we have stayed in , perfect location on the lake and to walk everywhere , room was very clean had everything you needed and bed was very comfortable , we ate at hotel 2 nights food was gorgeous

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple gb
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Great value and location

Cons:

Nice pub. Good food.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Uzma family_with_children gb
10
Memorable stay! Can’t wait to visit again
Pros:

Enjoyed beautiful view of the lake just a few steps away.Had amazing breakfast during our stay.A very convenient place for families with young children.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room was beautiful, it was large ,clean and tastefully decorated. Wonderful view. Comfy bed. Lovely toiletries provided.

Cons:

The only little blip was on the menu provided for breakfast, vegetarian full english option available but you had to ask for vegetarian sausage which had to be then cooked. My husband had finished his breakfast before I started mine.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ray couple gb
8
bit of a MASH UP
Pros:

the room was spacious , twin beds large and comfy , the location was spot on and most staff were excellent , safe parking ,safe surroundings , plenty to see and do , love the night sky and views
Loverly garden areas and views to die for

Cons:

on arrival we asked at reception ( the bar) where do we log our car for the car park ,a young gent said outside by the door to the right , I went and looked and it was a meter , I went back in and the same bloke had another resident asking the same question and he said "oh I can do that for you here" , I waited and when he looked at me I said is it something I said or done you did it for him and send me outside , well at least he apologised and booked my parking ,

food the menu was quiet limited for adults and when we did find a meal we ordered with mash not chips , when it arrived CHIPS , the waiter said don't worry ill get some mash , so my wife waited for 10 mins with the rest of her food going cold , then decided to eat the cool meal , THE MASH NEVER ARIVED , WHEN I QUESTIONED THE WAITER HE JUST SHRUGGED HIS SHOULDERS AND SAID OHH WELL SORRY , this was not good enough but we left it there

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic location, large room, very clean.
Breakfast was amazing.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Grace solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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lisa couple gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller ch
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Kathryn family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Romario family_with_children gb
10
Amazing long weekend, very accommodating staff; food and drinks really nice
Pros:

Great location, great staff

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children gb
7
Beautiful location right on Lake Windermere. Adequate rooms. Lovely stay overall.
Pros:

Location was fantastic, couldn't ask for better.. Breakfast was good, with a variety of choice. Lovely pub, with a fantastic beer garden right on the lake. Staff were all fantastic and helpful.

Cons:

Room could have done with a refresh and was looking rather tired. Room was quite small but not too much of a problem for us. Unfortunately, the walls were paper thin, to the point we could have joined in with next doors conversations!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
10
Absolutely amazing , staff were exceptional :-)
Pros:

Breakfast was good, room was delightful, dinner menu was adequate

Cons:

The flow of accessing breakfast, many people were crossing over each other to access tea/coffee which would have been better in the lower room in the space in front of the radiator. The toaster was in the wrong place, often people waiting for their toast blocking the access to the toilets

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller im
6
Good location but standards have dropped since it has been taken over
Pros:

Location good, decent sized room

Cons:

Breakfast was very average and quite chaotic, staff seemed stressed and were quite abrupt and rude. We’ve stayed here before (when it was the regent hotel and loved it)…..not sure we would stay again.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Xue extended_group nl
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Everything from location staff were brilliant. Food amazing and room clean and comfortable.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Zahra couple gb
9
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was also convenient, and breakfast had a good selection.

Cons:

The only downside was that there wasn’t an iron in the room. It would have been helpful to have one available.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee