The Wateredge Inn Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EP

  • 68 bedrooms

Lakeside inn with spectacular Views

The Wateredge Inn sits right on the shores of Lake Windermere at Waterhead Bay, one of the most enviable waterside settings in the Lake District. Just outside the bustling centre of Ambleside, this welcoming Lakeland inn has uninterrupted views across England’s largest natural lake. Guests can step straight from the inn to the lakeshore, hop on a Windermere Lake Cruise from the nearby Waterhead pier, or stroll into town and explore. Their bedrooms are a comfortable base for walkers, cyclists, families, and guests visiting with a dog.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The Wateredge Inn has 68 en-suite bedrooms located across two buildings (Windermere rooms opposite and at the pub itself). Rooms are designed with a relaxed style that reflects the inn’s waterside setting, providing a cosy retreat after a day exploring the Lakes. Expect comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms and everyday amenities such as tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. The variety of room types makes the inn suitable for couples, friends, families, and solo travellers.

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If you a bringing a dog, you must add one at the checkout to ensure you are allocated a pet friendly room.

Food & Drink

Food at The Wateredge Inn focuses on classic pub favourites and comforting dishes, perfect after a day spent outdoors in the Lake District. The menu typically features hearty mains, seasonal specials and traditional pub staples, alongside lighter options and sharing plates. Breakfast is served each morning for overnight guests, providing a generous start to the day before heading out on the fells or exploring nearby villages. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy local ales, wines and spirits in the bar or out on the terrace overlooking Windermere – a particularly memorable spot for a relaxed drink as the sun sets across the lake.

Nearby

Windermere Lake Cruises (Waterhead Pier) – Boat trips across Lake Windermere connecting Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside (0.1 miles).

Ambleside – Lake District town known for its outdoor shops, cafés and walking routes (0.7 miles).

Stock Ghyll Force – Beautiful 70-foot waterfall hidden within woodland near Ambleside (1 mile).

Rydal Mount and Gardens – Former home of poet William Wordsworth with picturesque gardens (3 miles).

Wray (National Trust) – Victorian neo-gothic building at Claife (4 miles).

Grasmere Village – Famous for its gingerbread shop and literary heritage (5 miles).