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Waterhead

Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER, England
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Ranked #1 of 11 hotels in Ambleside
4.5 of 5 stars 434 Reviews
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  • DVD players(10)
  • View rooms(8)
  • First class(7)
  • Low Wood(7)
  • High standard(7)
  • Reception staff(6)
  • Tea coffee(5)
  • First nights(5)
  • Dinner bed(5)
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Emmormous
Scarborough
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Dear reader. If you are NOT expecting another gushing review for Waterhead, then stop reading now (sorry!). This is the last of three reviews of 3 Lakeland Hotels we stayed at during January for my wife and my Birthday celebrations and boy, did we save the best until last! English Lakes are no doubt very pleased with this hotel, and... More

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mattparratt
Howden, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed at the Waterhead for a mid-week break in November '11 after snapping up a deal online. I'd stayed before with relatives, but my girlfriend was new to the hotel, despite being a regular to Windermere. I'd kept our destination a secret to build up the surprise and she was certainly pleased when we pulled up in the car... More

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JLB2012
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I stayed here for two nights in a classic house double room with my husband and little dog. We normally stay at the Ambleside Salutation (which we love) but as it was fully booked we thought we would give the Waterhead a try... We weren't disappointed. The room was lovely, very clean and we even could see the lake from... More

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Joe123_12
St Helens, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the hotel at the end of November with two children 6 years and a 1 year old. The service of this hotel is excellent and the rooms are fabulous if you want that luxury factor. We also ate in the hotel not only for breakfast but for our evening meals and these where superb catering for all... More

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juliet069
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great four star hotel the staff are excellent all over the hotel nothing is to much trouble,the food was superb both breakfast and evening meals.loverly rooms with underfloor heating and all the things you expect from a four star hotel easy access to the town and to some great walks luckily the weather was beautiful so we... More

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GemsieG
Northampton
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Waterhead for 2 nights and overall we had a fabulous experience. We were travelling with our 11 week old baby and they couldnt have been mor accommodating. The room was lovely, was big and overlooked Lake Windemere. It was newly refurbished and the decor was modern and relaxing. The staff were very welcoming and were knowledgable... More

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GeoffG123x
Southport, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I've just returned from a two night stay at the Waterhead to celebrate my wife's birthday. The warmth, friendliness and service of each staff member were a delight. The comfort and cleanliness of the room (a classic) were excellent and the restaurant well presented with great food. So often one of the elements of a hotel stay lets down the... More

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susanshort62
Tyne and Wear
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We returned to the hotel for 2 nights this time, to celebrate my husband's birthday. We paid extra for a room with a view of the lake. The room was superb, extremely clean, a fabulous high standard of interior and a lovely view (the window could have been bigger but never mind). The room wasn't cheap but I feel it... More

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mark needham, General Manager at Waterhead, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Dear susanshort62, Many thanks for taking the time to post another review of your stay and for choosing to spend your husbands birthday with us. It was great to read that you enjoyed your stay and i hope you took some special memories away with you. I look forward to welcoming you back to the Waterhead in the near future,... More

Donald m
aberdeen
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Our trip was a part of a birthday present so wanted somthing a bit special, well we deffinatly got that here. Lovely modern room overlooking the lake, amazing view! Staff we're all very friendly and helpfull and the choice at breakfast was so good. Hope to be back sometime soon. More

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BlackpoolRoss
Lancashire
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Well what can I say. When I booked I was very on edge about the price for the 3 day stay. All I can say it was worth every penny. The food was fantastic, the staff was fantastic and the rooms were totally amazing. Mark the manager was hand on and a pleasure to deal with. Big thanks to you... More

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mark needham, General Manager at Waterhead, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Dear BlackpoolRoss, Many thanks for the great review. It was pleasing to read that you enjoyed all aspects of your stay. You can be sure i will pass your comments onto the team. I look forward to welcoming you back to the Waterhead in the near future Best regards Mark Needham More

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Address: Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER, England

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