The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside

Hotels
The Inn Collection Group
8.4 (1926 reviews)
Waterhead Bay , Ambleside , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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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 accommodations.

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.

Special conditions apply for bookings of 5 or more rooms. When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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 1926 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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Whelan couple gb
8
Amazing
Pros:

Breakfast outstanding 40th birthday

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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ewok2021 solo_traveller es
10
Amazing stay in Ambleside
Pros:

The location, the facilities, the comfy rooms and beds, the stunning beer garden overlooking the lake - perfect for kids, but the best thing of all - the staff! Helpful, smiley and lovely, all of them, even in high pressure situations and never ending queues on a sunny bank holiday weekend. Someone in our party had an accident (outside of the hotel) and the general manager was really nice, considerate and super helpful, which helped in a very stressful situation. We will definitely be coming back

Cons:

We were there on the hottest may bank holiday weekend and the pub was constantly packed, which meant you had to queue for drinks and food and one day we even had to wait 90 minutes for our food. However, the staff was absolutely doing their best and didn't stop for a minute. The day after the madness they closed it for residents only which kind of made up for it! Really well managed

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stuart family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Mustahab couple gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hotel reception didn't registry my car reg no., so I received parking tickets currently under appeal.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Very nice
Pros:

Very clean nice location friendly staff

Cons:

There was quite a bit of queuing at the bar for some reason

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Rafael Augusto solo_traveller br
9
Pros:

Localização, estacionamento, Café completo.

Cons:

Barulho nos corredores, Café da manhã meio tumultuado e confuso.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
D
Delyth couple gb
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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a family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Yes

Cons:

No fridge

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
10
Superb service - staff are excellent
Pros:

Location right on edge of Lake Windermere by boat piers. Big pub garden, good food, rooms were quiet with comfy beds. Bathrooms are a little tired but benefits outweigh this. Good hearty breakfast, lots of choice.
The staff were so welcoming and friendly and helpful. Parking onsite behind rooms.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
9
Pros:

Views were amazing, location perfect

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Beatrice extended_group gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Johnathan couple gb
1
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
1
Disappointing stay and poor value for money
Pros:

The location is good for exploring the Lake District and the room itself was reasonably clean. Staff were polite when spoken to directly.

Cons:

For £165 the overall experience was disappointing. Check-in was very unclear as it simply referred to “the Inn” without clear directions, and both myself and another guest were left waiting at the bar for quite some time while staff continued serving others without acknowledging guests trying to check in. We were told food was served until 9pm, however after queueing again to order at around 6:30pm we were then told food was no longer being served, and then told it could still be possible but with around a 90-minute wait, leaving very limited options at that time of night. The room was also located directly next to the stairs, meaning there was constant noise from guests returning late and leaving again from around 6am onwards, resulting in a poor night’s sleep. In addition, there appeared to be a leak coming from either the fan or air conditioning unit in the room.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Hilary solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
5
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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WENDY solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was spacious and the bed was huge and so comfortable. Absolute bliss. We stayed in room 69 and it was absolutely fabulous. we had everything we could possibly need and it was spotlessly clean. The toiletries provided were my favourite too, Sea Kelp, gorgeous. Great you could open windows and if it was cold you could put the radiator on for a short while and the room warmed up very quickly. We loved this room!

Cons:

Nothing.Loved everything.The room was spacious and the bed was huge and so comfortable. Absolute bliss. We stayed in room 69 and it was absolutely fabulous. we had everything we could possibly need and it was spotlessly clean. Great you could open windows and if it was cold you could put the radiator on for a short while and the room warmed up very quickly. We loved this room!

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Massimo couple it
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
9
Absolutely brilliant stay and would highly recommend to ALL travellers.
Pros:

The breakfast was brilliant! Lots on offer, all hot/fresh with regular refills. Each area was clean with ample staff to help if needed. Food was great & the only thing I couldn't see was hot chocolate.
Only fault with our room was 1 latch on the skylight not being able to click shut but every other part was exceptional! Clean, spacious, modern and lots of extras too. All the staff we spoke with were friendly and approachable! We had a wonderful view, extra balcony and table to sit outside with and could look out at the lakes.
We had dinner in the restaurant once and it was okay, I had a pizza which was fine (but could do with more flavour). The service was wonderful and portion sizes were fantastic.

Cons:

Being VERY picky...as everything was fantastic!
No hot chocolate at breakfast, could be a good addition.
One skylight window wouldn't click shut so the vent stayed open over the bed which was a little off putting.
The pizza at dinner needs more, as it was okay but could do with more flavour as it was a bit bland.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
10
Fantastic! Great staff, great location. Will be booking again
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The stairs to the room

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Kate extended_group us
8
Very enjoyable comfortable stay in a lovely location
Pros:

Dinner

Cons:

The bar menu was limited

2026-05-25 via Nuitee