Waterhead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterhead
Rothay Garth
Great overnight stay. Lovely location. Good parking. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Excellent value for money.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
Everything was perfect. A big thankyou to all the staff for making my stay perfect.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
The room was perfect and the staff were great. We also loved the pub style dining
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Waterhead Cottage
Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments
Clean apartment, ample space, tasteful decor, lovely garden view.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
The room and staff were fine but we had no hot water for about 16 hours and had to use another apartment to shower which was not great.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Rydal Mount
Find out about the history of Rydal with a stop at Rydal Mount. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Dove Cottage
Find out about the history of Grasmere when you spend time at Dove Cottage. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.
Church of St Mary
After visiting Church of St Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hawkshead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
- Ambleside Climbing Wall
- Borrans Park
- Lake Windermere
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Lodore Falls
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Bowness Pier
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Muncaster Castle
- Hill Top Farm
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Honister Slate Mine
- Dove Cottage
- Hellvellyn
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
