The Waterhead Hotel, Ambleside

Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Hotel offers luxury spa passes and an AA Rosette restaurant with lake views. It is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Ambleside.

Waterhead Hotel has easy access to the Lake District's walking and cycling routes.

Guests receive free passes to Low Wood Leisure Club, which has a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and squash court. It is just 1 mile away. Wray Castle and Windermere are a 10-minute drive away.

The modern restaurant and the bar with garden terrace both overlook Lake Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking at The Waterhead Hotel.

Spacious en suite rooms offer flat-screen TVs, and slippers and tea/coffee. Many rooms have lake views.