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Our top choices for Waterhead cheap hotels

A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.
A marina with several boats docked at the pier.
A row of traditional stone and timber-framed buildings with a restaurant named "The Lakeside" and a sign welcoming visitors to "YHA Ambleside".
A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

1. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

YHA Ambleside - Hostel
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Sarah
฿1,412
฿1,695 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
YHA Ambleside - Hostel
A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.
A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.
A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

2. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Colin
฿4,794
฿5,752 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.
A large stone house with a well-maintained garden and a green gazebo.
A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.
A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

3. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Wincy
฿4,422
฿5,307 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

4. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Ambleside
Canada
Linda
฿5,168
฿6,202 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.
A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.
A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.

5. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
Ambleside
United Kingdom
L
฿5,165
฿6,198 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
A living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Hideaway Suite

Hideaway Suite
Ambleside
฿5,909
฿7,090 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hideaway Suite
A residential area with a view of a lake, a green hill, and terraced houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside.
A dining area with a table set for four, a view of a balcony, and a radiator on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, a painting, and a ceiling light.

7. Waterhead Retreat

Waterhead Retreat
Ambleside
United Kingdom
Josephine
฿19,115
฿22,938 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Waterhead Retreat
A modern dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view through glass doors.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a wicker table with a plant, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
A modern house with a stone exterior, a large patio with a dining area, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

8. Barakat Lakes Escape

Barakat Lakes Escape
Ambleside
฿22,753
฿38,577 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Barakat Lakes Escape
A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view through the glass doors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, pendant lights, and large windows with a view of greenery.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a wicker table with a plant, and a framed map on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. Barakat Lakes Escape

Barakat Lakes Escape
Ambleside
฿23,425
฿35,918 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Barakat Lakes Escape
A stone wall, a stone building, and a garden with potted plants.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a mirror above the bed.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, wooden countertops, and a central island. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

10. Highfold

Highfold
Ambleside
฿19,684
฿23,620 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Highfold
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Top Waterhead Hotel Reviews

Shap Wells Hotel

Shap Wells Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This is a faded glory that is regaining its heritage with an revised new owner and staff who believe in that vision Lots has been done and the hotel is a great place to stay Rooms are fine Hotel is amazing - so many period features Grounds and red squirrels fantastic I loved it"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Shap Wells Hotel
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay, bar lovely, room very nice and clean, food excellent for price, spa nice"
Jamie 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A wonderful stay with exceptional staff."
Diviyesh 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Keswick Country House Hotel
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great location & views from the hotel, short walk from the Lakes. Specious room. Food menu is good. Nice staff. We hired eBikes, Oliver was really helpful. Reception was quick easy check-in. Can't fault anything about the stay."
Claud 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lakes Hotel and Spa
The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"****"
Georgina 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Daffodil Hotel
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location - right by the lake. Lovely breakfast. All the staff were very helpful- especially Sandra who was excellent. Thank you for a lovely stay! Would certainly recommend this hotel."
Vicky 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
The Ro Hotel

The Ro Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel in great location."
Charlotte 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Ro Hotel

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What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Waterhead?
Based on our traveller reviews, YHA Ambleside - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Waterhead?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Waterhead, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 11°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Waterhead is 1552 mm.
What is there to see and do in Waterhead?
Waterhead attracts visitors with its fantastic dining options and lakeside setting, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. Enjoy the outdoors at Lake Windermere and Borrans Park, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Grasmere Garden Village.