Waterhead Travel Guide
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The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Parking space, food available all day, lake across the road, walking distance to the village, excellent helpful staff.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
Clean room, lovely breakfast and perfect location. Would recommend leaving car and hopping on the buses, as bus stop just round the corner
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
Lovely room, great location with easy parking & a great full breakfast!
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
Happy with the room the location was perfect and fell lucky with parking the car right outside the property
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
Absolutely wonderful stay! The apartment we stayed in was immaculately clean, really well presented with a well equipped kitchen. Bathroom was spotless, the shower was brilliant! Convenient parking opposite and located in the centre. Great place to visit, with lovely shops, bars, cafes and restaurants ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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 top-notch restaurants 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.

Harrison Stickle
Explore the great outdoors at Harrison Stickle, a lovely green space in Lakes. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.
Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside

Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan
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