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Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

4.0 star property

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A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.
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A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.
A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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BORRANS ROAD, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EP
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a small table.

Superior Double or Twin Room with sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a small table.

Superior Double/Twin Room with balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a garden. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Wateredge Inn
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Lake Windermere and 9 minutes by car from World of Beatrix Potter
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Wateredge Inn - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Wateredge Inn

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1680
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Wateredge Inn Ambleside
Wateredge Ambleside
Wateredge Hotel Ambleside
Wateredge Inn Ambleside
Wateredge Inn
Wateredge The Collection Group
Wateredge Inn The Inn Collection group
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Hotel
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Ambleside
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Hotel Ambleside

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 316 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great location with easy parking & a great full breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay with lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay and stunning location over the lake. We had a dog friendly room which was great and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Robert Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was great. Room was super comfy and convenient for our Dog. Location, parking and staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in the area. Beautiful garden overlooking the lake. Good food and friendly staff. It gets understandably busy on sunny days. Easy walk to Ambleside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was perfect and the staff were great. We also loved the pub style dining
Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel with wonderful views, would definitely stay again. Only minor niggle was small bathroom/shower unit for a twin bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was just ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was bright and clean! Staff were amazing! Restaurant and Bar were fantastic! Only upgrade I would suggest would be a door key upgrade to cards. Wonderful visit overall!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were lovely and very pleased with our room x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location wonderful rooms and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grest staff, amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, really comfortable, very good quality, and very dog friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Free parking so you can abandon the car and use public transport and avoid the crowded car parks. Great views. Spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean, comfortable hotel with helpful and curtious staff. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property and staff, really good for local amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Good location very clean very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location rooms fantastic food brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Nice room with a lake view. Plentiful breakfast. Of note were the exceptionally hard working staff, particularly those working behind the bar and on reception.
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, really friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly. Room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025