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Rothay Garth

3.5 star property

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A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.
A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.
A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".
A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.
A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room (Pet Friendly)

A four-poster bed with a wooden finish, a bedside table with a lamp, a bench at the foot of the bed, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room (Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a single bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

Small Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rothay Garth

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a garden, a TV in a common area, and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Rothay Garth offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 100-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Ambleside bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Rothay Garth gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from White Platts Recreation Ground. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 10 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rothay Garth also features a garden and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 100-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Rothay Garth Ambleside
Rothay Garth Bed & breakfast
Rothay Garth Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Rothay Garth Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 405 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10, super friendly staff and lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really happy with where we stayed. The rooms were a good size, the staff were all friendly and amenable, breakfast was decent and location was perfect too
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to find and not far to walk into town centre Plenty of parking space Welcoming friendly staff Compact room but had everything we needed & bed was very comfortable Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clive John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, room clean, staff amazing and parking free and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, staff were great. Only downside is having to share a table with other guests at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location really friendly staff over all brilliant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, great room, comfy bed, amazing breakfast and the most helpful staff. 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, beautiful room, comfy bed !! The cooked breakfast was cooked to perfection
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were warm and welcoming, breakfast was great and served very quickly and overall the property was lovely. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Parking a bonus. Room was great only small but served the purpose and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff thanks Joanna. The bacon butties went down a treat after our scafell hike. Hotel is lovely and in a great location for exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous, lovely warm welcome, great breakfast, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great service, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and only a hundred yards from the centre. Breakfast was excellent in a nice large bright room with conservatory.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely one night stay. Staff very friendly. Our room was lovely and clean and breakfast very good with a good choice. Will stay again, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, great location, off street parking, very clean, a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect - the welcome, the staff, the room, the breakfast and also very conveniently located in the centre of Ambleside. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , warm really good bed and on suite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Lovely location. Good parking. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent overnight stay, would happily stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great situation, friendly and helpful service.We have been before and will return again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, delicious breakfast and extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, staff were attentive and the place was very clean. Theres lots to do close by, plenty of trails and next towns are maybe 5-10 mins away if you fancied more. My mrs and I were really happy with everything and would certainly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect, clean quiet and very attentive staff. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would suggest putting a large TV in the communal lounge for people who stay in most of the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026