This is a beautiful hotel situated on the lake in a quiet part of The Lake District. The water view rooms have beautiful, views, huge opening windows and luxury accomodation. The bathrooms are high end with a fabulous full length tub and waterfall shower. The staff could have been trained at The Four Seasons Hotel. They greet you by name,... More

Have just returned from a weekend break at this superb hotel. Contemporary furnishings in the bedroom,very comfortable and ours had great views over the lake. Food also good, huge choice for breakfast. Staff very friendly. Will certainly be back.

My husband and I and our dog decided to go to the lakes for a break just after new year. On arriving at our room there was a dog bed, bowl and treat for Max and there was fresh gingerbread for us! Little touches like that made the hotel really great. The friendly staff were happy to take our wet... More

Our daughter held her wedding reception (day & night) at the Waterhead on 18th May, and it was fantastic. The hotel was a perfect venue choice. The service/standard from ALL the staff was first class, they were pleasant at all times and very professional but friendly - rarely seen these days unfortunately. The rooms were all clean and fresh, food... More

Stayed at The Waterhead for two nights at the beginning of April 2012. We manage to stay there at least once a year, this was our fifth visit. Our booking was for the ‘Dirty Boots’ package consisting of two nights bed and breakfast, with evening meal on the first night - such good value for money. When making the reservation... More

Just returned from a much needed 3 day break. Due to the stress of the last 2 months we decided that we needed to get away to a good hotel in a nice location so that we could relax. When we agreed on Ambleside we then looked at the hotels and after reading the reviews we chose this one. We... More

Just back after a two night stay, not our first time at Ambleside but our first stay at Waterhead and most definitely not our last! The was a post 60th birthday 'relax and unwind' for my husband after a full on weekend of celebrating. The Waterhead delivered everything we needed, stylish surroundings, a calming atmosphere and delicious food. All this... More

We booked this meal with a party of a variety of ages and tastes all in the party were served well with only one problem meal which was not charged for. Choice of local and specialist beer and wine.

Stayed here for one night with my sister as it was our birthday (we're twins!). We've been looking forward to staying here for a long time and we finally got to stay here with an offer of an overnight stay and a 3 course meal. The staff were friendly and efficient on reception on arrival and then we went to... More