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The Wateredge Inn

Waterhead Bay
Rated 8.3 in 1575 reviews

The Wateredge Inn, located in Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District, United Kingdom, offers visitors a charming and tranquil escape with its unique lakeside setting. This delightful boutique hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Windermere, providing guests with breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and mountains. The inn is a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort, featuring individually decorated rooms that reflect the beautiful natural environment.

Guests at The Wateredge Inn can enjoy direct access to the lake, making it an ideal spot for those looking to explore the outdoors. Boating, walking, and cycling are popular activities in the area, and the hotel staff are always ready to assist in planning excursions. The inn's location also provides easy access to the charming town of Ambleside, known for its inviting shops, cozy cafes, and historic landmarks.

Inside, the warm and welcoming atmosphere is complemented by attentive service and a range of thoughtful amenities. The on-site restaurant offers hearty and delicious meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients, providing a taste of the Lake District's culinary delights. In the evenings, guests can unwind with a drink in the cozy bar or enjoy the sunset over the lake from the outdoor terrace.

For travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to the natural beauty of the Lake District, The Wateredge Inn presents an inviting option that captures the essence of its stunning surroundings.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Ambleside and near The Wateredge Inn

Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
340m / 370yd
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
1.4km / 0.87mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
1km / 0.64mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
1.4km / 0.85mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
0.5km / 0.31mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
1.3km / 0.8mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
3.3km / 2mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
2.3km / 1.4mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
3.3km / 2mi
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
Church in Rydal, Cumbria, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
2.5km / 1.6mi
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Architectural structure in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage
House museum in Grasmere, Cumbria, United Kingdom
5km / 3.1mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
5.7km / 3.5mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
4.2km / 2.6mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Lakes, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Allan Bank
Allan Bank
Grade II listed building in Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA22
6.1km / 3.8mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Langdale Boulders
Langdale Boulders
Rock art site
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Mission Room
Church in Little Langdale, Cumbria
6km / 3.8mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale
Moot mound at Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale
Ancient monument in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Castle Howe hillfort, Little Langdale
Hillfort in Cumbria, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Brantwood
Brantwood
Historic house museum, United Kingdom
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ruskin Museum
Ruskin Museum
Museum in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
9.3km / 5.8mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Kentmere, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Hartsop above How
Hartsop above How
Mountain in United Kingdom
8.7km / 5.4mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
9.1km / 5.7mi
Three Shire Stone
Three Shire Stone
Grade II listed boundary marker in Coniston, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi

What to do in Ambleside and near The Wateredge Inn

Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
340m / 370yd
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
1.4km / 0.87mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
1km / 0.64mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
1.4km / 0.85mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
0.5km / 0.31mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
1.3km / 0.8mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
3.3km / 2mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
2.3km / 1.4mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
3.3km / 2mi
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
Church in Rydal, Cumbria, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
2.5km / 1.6mi
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Architectural structure in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage
House museum in Grasmere, Cumbria, United Kingdom
5km / 3.1mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
5.7km / 3.5mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
4.2km / 2.6mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Lakes, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Allan Bank
Allan Bank
Grade II listed building in Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA22
6.1km / 3.8mi

About Ambleside

Ambleside, located in the heart of the Lake District, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most popular activities is exploring the scenic walking trails. The region is renowned for its natural beauty, and there are numerous paths ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes, allowing visitors to experience the stunning landscapes.

Another highlight is visiting the historic sites in and around the town. The 17th-century Bridge House, a quaint building perched over a stream, is a notable landmark that reflects the area's heritage. Nearby, the remnants of the Roman fort at Galava provide insight into the region's history.

For those interested in culture, the Armitt Museum and Gallery offers exhibitions on local history, art, and literature, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of the Lake District. The museum's collection includes works by notable artists and writers associated with the area.

Shopping and dining in Ambleside also presents a variety of options. The town features independent shops selling local crafts, outdoor gear, and souvenirs. There are also several cafes and restaurants that serve local produce and traditional dishes, providing a taste of the region's culinary offerings.

Lastly, taking a boat trip on Lake Windermere is a relaxing way to appreciate the surroundings. The lake offers various options for cruises, allowing visitors to enjoy the views from the water, while those looking for more active pursuits can engage in sailing or kayaking.

Overall, Ambleside combines natural beauty, history, culture, and leisure activities, making it a well-rounded destination for visitors to explore.




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