Lake Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Gorgeous lakeside location close to town
Modern, elegant Bar and Grill restaurant
Comfy beds with quality linens and nightly turndown service
Breakfast included with the room rate
Large bathrooms with deep tubs/showers, bowl sinks, and towel warmers
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Dogs allowed
Lovely garden grounds set with tables and chairs
Binoculars provided for taking in landscape
Free passes to off-site leisure club
No on-site fitness center
Parking can sometimes get crowded
Some complaints of cobwebs on the ceilings
The 41-room, upscale town house hotel near
Ambleside is modern yet cozy. With
expansive lawns that run down to the shores of Lake Windermere, this stone
structure reads every bit the classic English town home, and the surrounding
scenery is Lake District prime. Rooms are spacious and bright with high
ceilings, wood furnishings, and large bathrooms. The modern on-site Bar and Grill offers casual dining with lots of windows and comfy leather couches. Romantic, idyllic, and relaxing…that's
Waterhead. For the same convenient location but lower rates check nearby Regent Hotel.
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Scene
Friendly, romantic feel
This quintessential stone-covered country
home has modern, contemporary aesthetics. The lobby has wood floors and chandelier-lit high
ceilings offset by a cluster of leather furnishings with chenille throw pillows
in turquoise, sienna, and sea-foam green. Bright vases in fuchsia and purple round
out the scene, with the color scheme being carried over into the
outdoor gardens. Guests can convene in common areas like the lounge, which provides leather couches near a fireplace for afternoon tea or conversation. Outdoors, wooden patio furniture can be found spaced around expansive grass lawns. The overall
atmosphere is relaxing, with many couples enjoying a romantic escape.
Location
Located on the shores of Lake Windermere near Ambleside
Waterhead offers abundant lakefront views
and is just over a half-mile from the town center of Ambleside -- a 10-minute
walk or two-minute drive north. The ferry to other ports around the area is
just minutes away, and other locales like Hawkshead and Grasmere are easily
accessible via car or public transport. While there are roads that run both in
front of and behind the property, traffic noise doesn't seem to be an issue. Parking at the hotel is free, though it can occasionally be difficult to find an available spot.
Rooms
Modern rooms with panoramic country views
The 24
rooms available here vary in size based on what you book, but they consistently
have high ceilings and are clean, modern, and comfortable with novel amenities. All units have pretty views, many overlooking the lake, and binoculars are
provided so guests can fully appreciate the natural beauty. Decorated
primarily in neutrals, most rooms also include signature splashes of color on the
headboards over comfy beds outfitted with quality linens. Turndown service is nightly, a luxe touch.Bathrooms
are gorgeous with modern fixtures, deep bathtubs, and spiked
showerheads. Molton Brown toiletries and hairdryers are available as well. All
rooms have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, electric kettles, flat-screen
TVs, and DVD players, with a library of films available to borrow in the lobby. Electric wall-mounted fireplaces complete the intimate
feel.
Features
On-site restaurant, gym access, and free Wi-Fi and parking
The bright on-site Bar and Grill has simple decor, including wood-paneled accents and
floors and an occasional splash of purple. Free breakfast is served daily, with a focus on using fresh, local
ingredients for all meals. While there’s no on-site
spa, pool, or fitness facility, guests are offered free passes to use the
facilities at the nearby Low Wood Bay Leisure Club, which has a pool, gym, hot
tub, steam room, sauna, and spa/salon services. Though the pet-friendly Waterhead
is mostly a leisure hotel, some amenities for business travelers are also offered,
including free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception desk, and a conference room for
groups of up to 50 people. Thanks to its idyllic
setting, the hotel is often a prime choice for romantic events like weddings.
