Waterhead
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Visit Waterhead

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Clean room, friendly staff and close to the lake with great views.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Rothay Garth
A lovely, quaint and homely guest house with friendly, helpful staff. My room was clean, comfortable, warm and cosy. I was given a guided tour of the breakfast facilities upon check in and then shown to my room. The breakfast itself next morning was delicious and made to order. Rothay Garth is situated ...
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
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.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Waterhead Cottage

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
As soon as we stepped through the door, it felt like home from home. Clean, modern but with original features. So beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The view from our window, that overlooked the garden, was just lovely. We cannot wait to stay there again.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Kotel Windermere
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Wray Castle
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Claife. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere





