When you stay at Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.
The Fisherbeck Hotel, Old Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DH
What's nearby
Ambleside Climbing Wall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rothay Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lake Windermere - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ambleside Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Stock Ghyll Force - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 11 min drive
Staveley Station - 18 min drive
Burneside Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Lakes Brew Co Tap - 10 min walk
The Ambleside Inn - 8 min walk
The Pier Cafe Bar - 10 min walk
The Wateredge Inn - 8 min walk
The Flying Fleece - 10 min walk
About this property
Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast
When you stay at Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.
At a glance
Hotel size
23 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1900
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
5 stairs to reach property
Thin carpet in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Also known as
Ambleside Rooms Suites
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast like?
Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast is a short 9-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 10 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.
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Reviews
Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Parking was convenient and easily available, with many guests noting it as a major advantage of the property. (16 reviews)
Great location less than 10 minutes to town one way & the same to the pier the other way with free parking.
No reception everything is done via WhatsApp which wasn’t a problem for us. Nice comfy bed & good sized room.
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10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2026
Loved the room and the view. Very comfortable but no heating. (Sept). Fine the first night but was cold the second night.
Light breakfast was help yourself. Was ok but would have been better if they had plates for your toast and metal cutlery. All cutlery was wooden and cardboard dishes for cereal.
Didn’t put us off though. Had a lovely time.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2026
Clean, comfortable, quiet room just five minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. Arrived by 555 bus from Kendal, the stop is just outside. Instructions for check in were clear and comprehensive. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2026
Great stay in Ambleside - would definitely recommend and will be staying again. Misplaced the room key and the staff responded almost instantly through the WhatsApp contact and replaced within minutes - couldn’t fault them!
The breakfast was basic but what we expected, toast to set us up the day.
Only recommendation for our room, 15, would be some drain unblocker for the shower!
Everything had been thought of, especially for the hot weather with multiple fans and a small aircon unit!
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8/10 Very good
24 May 2026
Have stayed before and staff very helpful and any problems they will deal with it. Rooms are lovely and I stayed in a suite with mountain view which is lovely. A fridge freezer and two microwaves are
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6/10 Good
30 July 2026
Strange set up. Pretty much no staff involved at any point, suggests you have to check in by a certain time but check in is via key box so no person actually needed. Room was on the small side but comfortable and shower was powerful but very odd shape.
All signage is to old hotel name - Fisherbeck, which confuses for finding it. Breakfast very basic, wouldn’t count it towards value of booking.
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8/10 Very good
22 May 2026
Lovely property well maintained, comfortable bed. Bath just needed a deep clean but otherwise excellent. Thanks
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2026
Everything was amazing and so easy.
Received great instructions the day before check in with videos etc. The check in process was a doddle, as was checkout. The comms via whats app was so efficient. I requested the chance of a later check out and they managed to extend this to 11:30 no questions asked.
Room was stunning, bed was SO comfortable and it was less than a 10 minute walk into Ambleside. Also highly reccommend the stone baked pizza hut next door - AMAZING!!!!
Would most certainly stay again
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10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2025
Beautiful clean room presented very well, ideal location for walks in the fells or just nipping into Ambleside town for a drink, would recommend this place to anybody
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10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2025
I booked this as a present for my son and his partner they said the place was lovely comfortable and clean check in was very easy and would definitely stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2025
Only 10min walk from shopping & restaurants so accessible
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10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2025
Lovely stay
Beautiful place to stay. Comfortable bed and convenient location. Hope to be back one day soon.
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10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2025
Great location
The apartment was very clean, and just what we needed for our stay Ambleside
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10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2025
We absolute loved our stay here. The Fisherbeck was lovely and our room was fantastic. So comfortable and cosi with fantastic views!
100% will book again!
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6/10 Good
4 June 2026
Heated mirror has exposed electrical connections with brown insulation tape covering it, not correct IP rating for a sink/ bathroom.
Extractor fan going incorrect way flowing dust into bathroom.
White carpet not very white anymore (minor)
Walking distance to alot of good stuff nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2025
Lovely room with everything you need. Very comfortable stay and no issues with parking. Excellent value for money, would definitely book again.
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10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2025
Lovely room, very clean. Great it had free parking.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2025
It was such a lovely room and the bed was very comfortable, managed to get a parking space and walk whilst at the hotel
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10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2025
Clean room. Bed was so comfy! Sheets were super soft. Lovely place to stay and would book again.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2025
Modern, clean, spacious
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10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2025
Perfection location .
Check in was nice and easy, rooms were clean and spacious . Breakfast was delicious and well presented buffet .
Addition of couple of bottled water in the rooms can be a plus.
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10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2025
Really comfortable and clean
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10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2025
Beds are so comfy , had the best nights sleep . Close to walk into the town.
The owners of the little bar and restaurant were incredibly helpful and friendly , and the food was excellent .
We will be returning
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8/10 Very good
28 September 2025
This was a good two night stay in Ambleside. Located just outside the town centre it is an easy walk for meals and indeed not a bad base for a walk. The room was very good - bed was very comfortable. Not too sure about the Mountain View from our room but not an issue. The rest of the building is somewhat eclectic but this didn’t detract from a good stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2025
Really nice room and extremely comfortable bed. Well located. Very different with no front desk service but everything well communicated. No issue getting parked either.