The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside

Hotels
The Inn Collection Group
8.4 (2076 reviews)
Waterhead Bay , Ambleside , gb

Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2076 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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Richard family_with_children gb
8
I stayed with my two teenage kids girl and boy and found everything great for us including the room
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Joan couple gb
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Yao Chih extended_group tw
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
J
John family_with_children gb
8
Lovely stay will visit again.
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely very filling.
Location great for the boats and a small walk to the town.

Cons:

Grounds and appearance need a little tlc.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
C
Courtney couple gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Narada family_with_children za
9
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

Great breakfast, and the meals at the restaurant are awesome, matched with the awesome outside garden by the lake. The room was very clean and had enough space for 3 people.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
5
Great location, not good rooms
Pros:

Great location;

Cons:

2 hour wait times on food.
Curtains in the room were awful and literally let light in down the entire middle 3rd of the curtain, pointless design.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
B
Beryl couple gb
7
Disappointed
Pros:

Room was very good and quiet the breakfast area

Cons:

The breakfast area is is to cramped around the toaster with people walking past with hot drinks and food.Did not have an evening meal as on the first night we were told there was an hour and half wait.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gowsi couple gb
9
Nice hotel, great breakfast
Pros:

Nice property with a good view from the restaurant/pub, although can’t say that for the view from the room . Great breakfast. Locations was ideal for us for the Great Northern Swim. Town for restaurants is only a walking distance.

Cons:

Bathroom - a bit odd setup

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Jireh solo_traveller nl
7
Great location
Pros:

I loved the location, right near the water and plenty of parking space available

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas couple gb
10
Excellent location. Great food and drink. Lovely room
Pros:

Amazing time at the Windermere rooms. Our room was on the top floor. Had just the glimpse of the lake which we didn’t expect.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Morag couple gb
9
We had a very relaxing stay and would love to come back. .
Pros:

The location was outstanding with a perfect view of the lake. Breakfast was good and plenty to choose from.

Cons:

Nothing all good . Loved the beer garden with exceptional views over the lake.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
K
Kelvin couple gb
9
Overall great
Pros:

Great location
Comfy beds
Easy parking

Cons:

Food was great but very long wait

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
S
stuart solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good location

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
K
Kimberley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was amazing. Stunning view from our room. The room was big and spotless. Bed and pillows super comfy.

Cons:

Would have liked a mini fridge or something this that in the room as it was so hot,we couldn't keep our drinks cold. Breakfast was busy and standard. No choice of eggs at the buffet.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
K
Keith solo_traveller gb
2
Very expensive and unsuitable for the disabled both hotel and facilities.
Pros:

Location and parking was good

Cons:

I have mobility issues and informed them of this.
Access to the bar area was via numerous high steps and the same to get out, the toilets were through various rooms and steep steps at various points to reach them.
Outside had pea gravel to the outside seating area and I could not use my wheelchair as it just struck in the stones and would not move even if pushed. Access to the room had a 6 inch step to get in and was vey small room for £250 for one night.
This is not a hotel recommended for the disabled and should be made clear.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
N
Naqia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Suzanne couple gb
9
Beautiful hotel, perfect location for a stay on Windermere.
Pros:

Location was amazing and how dog friendly the whole hotel was.

Cons:

The room was a little hot but there was a supplied fan so that improved things!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
10
Stay at the Windermere rooms
Pros:

Check in was quick, staff were lovely. The room was gorgeous and clean, beds were very comfy and we had an outside patio area which was lovely. Breakfast was excellent and the location was brilliant with only a short walk into ambleside.

Cons:

NA

2026-07-19 via Nuitee