Nanny BrowvsThe Waterhead Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Waterhead Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Nanny Brow. Waterhead Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Nanny Brow
Clappersgate, Ambleside LA22 9NF
From $168/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Outside Ambleside toward the Langdales, this smart guesthouse feels more like a hotel, with a huge lounge, named rooms, antique furniture, and award-winning breakfasts." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant Arts and Crafts b&b in peaceful grounds outside Ambleside, full of period details and furnishings, and with lofty views up Langdale." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There's a compelling reason to choose this premium B&B – and that's the knockout view. The whitewashed house sits on a crag with a top-drawer view down the Brathay valley, with generously sized rooms." Full review
The Waterhead Inn
Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The 41-room, upscale town house hotel near Ambleside is modern yet cozy." Full review
Fodor's
"Near the water's edge, with good views, it's comfortable and spotless, with excellent service and amenities that include music docks, underfloor heating, espresso machines." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A refreshingly metropolitan-style hotel amid the traditional, bijou or country-house offerings of the Lake District’s central honey-pots." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Outside, it's clad in traditional Lakeland stone; inside, there are 40-something rooms that, while perfectly comfortable, feel a tad corporate in style." Full review