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Watermill Inn

Ings, near Windermere, LA8 9PY, England
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Watermill Inn
Ranked #346 of 775 Lake District B&B and Inns
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Epsom, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The Watermill is a lovely public house, excellent food, excellent home brewed ales, totally dog friendly and good atmosphere. It is our favourite pub when visiting Lake District. BUT this time we stayed overnight, we expected noise until the pub closed and after for clearing up, but not guests talking outside out room on the landing till all hours. We... More

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preston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Just popped in forlunch after my hols in the Lakes following a walk in the area. Had a lovely braised steak with new potatoes and veg. Absolutely excellent plus water and biscuits provided for my dog. I will be back.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We visit the lakes once a year, and ever since finding this place 4 years ago we have made sure we return every time we are up that way. Beer is excellent quality and reasonably priced. Staff are also very knowledgeable on the ales stocked. This pub is dog friendly as well which is a bonus and always has the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have just spent three nights at the watermill with our 2 year old Labrador. We stayed in room 1 which was exceptionally clean, nicely decorated and had one double bed and one pull out bed. The room would be fine for 2 adults and two kids. Breakfast was an excellent home cooked full english and great to fill up... More

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Sheffield, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I booked a one night stay here as a suprise for my husband for his birthday. We arrived around 2.30pm and were shown to our room without delay. The room was very nice with a nice bathroom, tv and coffee/tea making facilities. We had lovely weather and went on a very long walk that afternoon before coming back for our... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Went here on Sunday for a late lunch good menu and specials board lovely pint , nice surroundings good place to stop of going in or out of the lakes for a tasty snack or meal. We are local to the lakes and I do like to help these pubs promote good food and drink.

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Island of Anglesey, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

When we arrived at the watermill even though they were very busy Gareth the bar man took us to our room straight away , my husband was in 7th heaven and attempted to taste most of theire own brewed beer which is amazing , we orderd our meals at the bar and even though they were extreamley busy we didn't... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

We found the watermill after using a website to find a dog friendly pub. There's one area of the bar reserved for dogs which is great but the area is big enough that the dogs aren't in top of one another. The staff were brilliant bringing treats and biscuits for my collie. The food we had here was delicious my... More

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Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Stayed here for our wedding anniversary with our 7 month old springer spaniel. I cannot fault it one bit. rooms were very clean, light and airy. Staff were very friendly and the food in the restaurant was faultless! Our dog was welcome in the bar and also whilst we ate. we can't wait to come back!!!

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Great food, good quantity, quick service and reasonably priced. Our children chose chicken nuggets from the kids menu and they were real chicken chunks. The kids loved them. I was really glad I'd looked on Tripadvisor before deciding on which restaurant to eat at. This was a great find. It was right next to the road, but I might not... More

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Also Known As:
Watermill Hotel Lake District
Watermill Hotel
Watermill Inn Lake District, England, UK
Address: Ings, near Windermere, LA8 9PY, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
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Ranked #346 of 775 B&Bs / Inns in Lake District
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Watermill is a homely traditional Lakeland pub ... more   less 

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