The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside

Hotels
The Inn Collection Group
8.4 (2033 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 2033 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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Kevin couple gb
10
Woukd stay again
Pros:

The rooms were really comfortable

Cons:

The breakfast was cold but we were the last there

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Mustafa solo_traveller qa
8
Pros:

The location is excellent, right in front of the lake. The room is spacious, and the bed is very comfortable.

Cons:

It would be a great improvement if the rooms were equipped with a refrigerator and a telephone.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple au
4
Pros:

hotel was centrally located

Cons:

air conditioning was not working

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
7
Lake District break
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We were on the top floor and getting the cases up was a struggle

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
9
Great find.
Pros:

The location is perfect for visiting surrounding areas.
The breakfast was good. All the staff very friendly.

Cons:

There were quite a few steps up to the top floor. Not a problem for ourselves but with no lift, some quests may struggle.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kops couple az
8
Unbelievable location. Definitely worth the visit .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Some of the staff were a bit off. Others were amazing but definitely a few moody ones which made things a bit unnecessarily awkward at times.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Great location!!

Cons:

Some of the staff were unhelpful.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple gb
5
Beautiful location but if you get offered room 56, refuse it.
Pros:

The location was brilliant and the staff were lovely.

Cons:

They gave us a tiny attic room at the very top of the hotel ( because we had a dog)
It was the hottest few days of the year and we were stifling. Due to health and safety the window would only open a couple of inches. There was no air conditioning and we only had a small fan.
My husband couldn’t get out of bed without ducking his head to avoid the ceiling.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Fadhlina solo_traveller tr
6
Could do better
Pros:

Close to the lake. Room was spacious but smells musty from the carpets. We came during the heatwave. It was hot but the room had a fan. There was sufficient parking in the lots.

Cons:

The directions on where to check in. We had to walk around the premises to find out later that the checkin counter was in the bar. We had to check out early but there were no instructions on where to leave the key. We called the night manager but he did not answer. We eventually left the key in the unlocked room.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
7
Nice location
Pros:

Location is perfect, breakfast nice, staff very nice.

Cons:

Small rooms, food available in the bar a restaurant was pretty ordinary pub food, very little ‘Healthy Easting’ options. Too much fatty greasy food. Advise eating out.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple gb
5
Very disappointed, of location of room, breakfast seemed muddled, up stairs down stairs
Pros:

Nice view of the lake

Cons:

The situation of the Superior ha ha room, across a main road from the main building overlooking a car park! Having to go up a few steps for cooked breakfast down stairs for cereals, cold drinks. Room not cleaned, was reported but again the next day wasn't cleaned. no fridge in room no fan admittedly it was a very warm week.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Areej family_with_children gb
4
Not good and not bad.
Pros:

The location, cleanness.

Cons:

The staff at the main bar I don't know her name she was one of the rudest.
We struggled to find the reception as there are no signs to lead us in the check in time.
The breakfast is not tasty at all, very limited options not enjoyable at all.
No lift, we have a baby stroller and we struggled a lot with that, I would have appreciated if they fulfilled the request since I have already mentioned about the stroller and an accessible room would be of help, ground floor one for example.
No fridge in the room which is inconvenient, no phone in the room to help in calling the reception, you need to go to the main bar for that purpose.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
4
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Room and location was brilliant and breakfast was excellent with plenty to choose from

Cons:

Our room was at the top of the building and no lift my wife had a knee replacement 12 months ago and struggled a bit with the stairs but managed

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The accommodation was in an excellent location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
9
A very enjoyable stay, would definitely stay again.
Pros:

Location, clean and friendly staff

Cons:

No fridge in the room, and road traffic.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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nicholas extended_group gb
5
Spoilt by bar service
Pros:

Location great, good breakfast, nice room.

Cons:

Food in the restaurant ( eve ) overpriced , staff at bar stretched which caused tension with waiting customers, and poor service. Would consider staying here again, but eat and drink elsewhete

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The location was amazing, staff were friendly. Breakfast... good quality and choice.

Cons:

I was disappointed with the room..the net curtain was torn and frayed, the bathroom was not really clean. As a paying customer or someone staying i would have thought there would have been an area where we could order food and drinks rather than having to queue with everyone. Breakfast...if you wanted to sit outside..which on my stay, it was a wonderful sunny morning.. it was a shame there were no trays to take your breakfast, drinks, cutlery etc out with..instead we had to go back and forth. It was a shame tables outside had not been set up for breakfast.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
10
Great one night stay
Pros:

Stayed in a ground floor room which had its own front door with a table and chairs outside. Room was very clean and well appointed (a mini fridge would have been a bonus in the heatwave 🙈😂). Had an evening meal and drinks at the pub part of the hotel across the road - the beer garden fronts right onto Lake Windermere. Food was good, as was the included breakfast offer. The option of some fruit with breakfast would be a lovely addition - everything else was great

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee