Waterhead Travel Guide
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Rothay Garth
Really well positioned hotel. Friendly staff and a well decorated room with an excellent walk in shower. Good value for money.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

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

YHA Ambleside - Hostel
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Bluehill Cottage, Central Ambleside, Stunning Views dedicated parking for 1 car
No problems with parking and allocated space outside of property. Wi-fi reliable although we were mostly out and about.Property clean throughout. Best feature was the location for us. Just a 5 min stroll into town for pubs, shops and cafes and also benefits from great walks being available from ...
Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 27 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at 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. Visit 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 exploring the galleries in Wray Castle during your trip to Claife. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District
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