Waterhead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Waterhead

Rothay Garth
Comfortable room and looked after really well.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location overlooking the lake, with onsite parking. Comfortable, clean rooms, cosy atmosphere and very dog friendly. The staff were also very helpful and pleasant The breakfast was always piping hot and plentiful, with a small selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit and muffins. ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
Clean
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Fell View
Very pleasant small property. 5 mins walk from central Ambleside. Well equipped and warm. Perhaps a bit small for a family of 4 but great for two people. Nicely decorated with thoughtful touches. Only one parking space but a car park 4 mins walk down the hill. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
The apartment was newly renovated and really nice. It I has a beautiful back yard.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Kotel Windermere
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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.

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

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

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 Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick



