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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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
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Trevor family_with_children gb
8
High Quality Hotel
Pros:

Perfect location on the lake. Traditional hotel building with a large bar. Lovely staff - especially the lady who checked us in.

Cons:

Poky, inconvenient room to pick-up breakfast components, therefore crowded and hot.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
V
Val solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
8
Great location!
Pros:

Location of as perfect - right on the water’s edge at the head of Windermere. Great beer garden. Very friendly staff.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
7
The staff were very helpful and friendly; always ready to answer any questions and very hard working
Pros:

Good quality; breakfast was self service and no limit to how much you could choose. Also it was varied.

Cons:

The location was good near the lake though the noise of the traffic in the mornings woke us up.
The constant music in the inn was something we didn't appreciate.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
6
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
5
disappointing
Pros:

the location on the lake is great which was the main reason we wanted to stay here

Cons:

dis-organised check in process, especially as the bar was busy. the food is extremely expensive and poor, you are paying for the view. the breakfast very basic for example no coffee machine which i found surprising

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
G
Graeme couple gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Karl solo_traveller mt
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Amrit couple gb
6
Pros:

Great breakfast

Cons:

Wish it was cleaner

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
K
kelly couple gb
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
A
Andy solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
M
Mohd Yazid family_with_children my
9
Pros:

breakfast was simple & fanstatic

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
L
Lorraine couple gb
10
A brilliant stay and I’d stay again
Pros:

Both myself and my husband enjoyed our holiday, it was amazing especially because our dog could come in for breakfast and a late night drink with us. The facilities were brilliant. We sat outside for our evening meal as the weather was great. The view was fantastic. Lots of dogs all friendly. An amazing vibe for the young and old. Staff really friendly and attentive and they must work really hard . I would definitely recommend you and already have to my family. Thank you for an amazing stay.

Cons:

The only thing was the meals on the menu. Maybe do a lasagne and keep your sandwiches on the menu all day with a bit more variety. I preferred to eat outside for my evening meal and we did but sometimes just wanted something light like a sandwich . Other than this I couldn’t fault you. Just expand your menu, even introduce jacket potatoes with maybe tuna mayonnaise or cheese and beans and a steak ciabatta and salad .

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
V
Valerie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The location was perfect for us.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Excellent location, next to the waters edge. The room was spacious and quiet, despite being near the road. A good large bathroom, with a strong walk-in shower. Comfy bed. Overall, exceptionally clean and well presented. Parking was outside the building and nearby. Ample and good quality breakfast, plus the two evening meals we had were reasonably priced, with good quality food. Throughout, staff were attentive and personable.

Cons:

Minor point, but the scraping of the chairs on the slate floor in the dining area is excruciating to anyone wearing hearing aides - it must be the frequency!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
Lovely setting, staff and accommodation 👍🏻
Pros:

Everything 👍🏻

Cons:

Zero👍🏻

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
A
Alana family_with_children gb
8
Perfect little location and a lovely hotel
Pros:

Really good location and good price!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
10
Family get together. Hotel was really busy on a hot, summer day but staff were brilliant.
Pros:

Location. We had Windermere rooms with a dedicated car park.
The App works really well with offers. We liked the offer to forgo room cleaning for a drink!

Cons:

A small fridge in the room would have been really useful.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple gb
9
Nice clean rooms, great location,
Pros:

The location was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 via Nuitee