Title: Waterhead Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterhead Retreat Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Windermere ![Fridge, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/96dffb71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/a5f647cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/f34778b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/9dbe95e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89471700/89471699/3bdc8bda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Lake Windermere, Waterhead Retreat has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £647 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterhead Retreat Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Windermere This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ambleside cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21200000/21198000/21197956/5c9d1f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group Ambleside - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 268 reviews £125 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=21197956&PinnedHotelID=21197956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11110000/11109000/11108964/ad7ae4f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group Ambleside - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 315 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=11108964&PinnedHotelID=11108964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13300/13221/f1b4e665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Ambleside - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 506 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=13221&PinnedHotelID=13221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1461300/1461216/456fbbbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn Ambleside - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 399 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=1461216&PinnedHotelID=1461216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11970000/11964700/11964649/d263f570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Hotel & Spa Ulverston - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 592 reviews £129 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=11964649&PinnedHotelID=11964649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74280000/74274700/74274663/3b95271e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rivers Edge Ulverston - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi £589 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=74274663&PinnedHotelID=74274663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5243/b6d7d835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa Windermere - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 672 reviews £191 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=5243&PinnedHotelID=5243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6070000/6062400/6062357/e37a703e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Storrs Hall Hotel Windermere - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Game room 9.6 Exceptional 310 reviews £250 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=6062357&PinnedHotelID=6062357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10700/10610/23774faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Windermere - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews £199 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=10610&PinnedHotelID=10610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90114200/90114177/4f483a89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 8 Oaks Field Ambleside - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included £505 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=90114177&PinnedHotelID=90114177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Waterhead Retreat Cottage Waterhead Retreat Ambleside Waterhead Retreat Cottage Ambleside ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.41994%2C-2.96059&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bUnOlIpZKTqT8SpV2gJ0o9bf9qo=) 30 Romney Grange Waterhead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0HD #### What's nearby - Ambleside Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Lake Windermere - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Rydal Mount - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles - Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬4 min walk - ‪The White Lion - ‬17 min walk - ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬17 min walk - ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterhead Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Waterhead Retreat? > As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterhead Retreat on 17 Oct 2025 start from £647.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Waterhead-Retreat.h89471699.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Waterhead Retreat? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterhead Retreat? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterhead Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waterhead Retreat located? > Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is steps away from Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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