Rothay Garth

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Rothay Garth provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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  • 21 sq m
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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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(21 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside is home to Rothay Garth. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A boat named Miss Lakeland II docked at a pier with a forested shoreline in the background.
    Ambleside Pier
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Borrans Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Armitt Museum and Library
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakes Brew Co Tap
    9 min walk
  • The Ambleside Inn
    6 min walk
  • The Wateredge Inn
    12 min walk
  • The Pier Cafe Bar
    15 min walk
  • The Flying Fleece
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator

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
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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 - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rothay Garth pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rothay Garth?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rothay Garth?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rothay Garth located?

Situated in Ambleside, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rothay Garth Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 433 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were brilliant - helpful and informative. Breakfast was great - the veggie sausage was the best I've ever had - and the hotel was very clean. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, comfortable room and great variety of food for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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There is a car park for the hotel so that's a plus. The location is great . There was a great choice on the breakfast menu and the staff were all nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. The property was a little dated but the helpful staff and the great breakfast made up for this
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptionally clean throughout, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast choices and ample free parking for guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location and parking is a big bonus. Staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cool old house, close to restaurants, great parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was very tasty and a nice wide window of 8am-10:15am which was great when on holiday. Great location walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff very welcoming and friendly. Room clean but looking bit tired. Breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice b and b and good value. Staff were pleasant and the breakfast was nice also. I would recommend the salmon and scrambled egg on sourdough if you like that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location really friendly staff over all brilliant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic breakfast, room clean, staff amazing and parking free and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed only 1 overnight on the way down from scotland. We could see lot of people staying for visiting the lakes. The hotel is in a very nice location. They are also pet friendly and they provided us a towel and a bowl for the dog. We highly recommend both breakfast and set menù dinner which was very nice. Room was clean and bathroom looked recently renewed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location, staff were great. Only downside is having to share a table with other guests at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic 3-night stay in 'superior' room 7. The welcome was super-friendly and the breakfast excellent. Brilliant location with good parking. Our room was large, charming and had a lovely green view. The breakfast room had a lovely ambience. The four-poster bed was comfy and the bedding great quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfy and charming. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Couldn't have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, great service, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this place. Ideal location. Mega friendly staff. Great breakfast. And cute. 100% recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic staff, beautiful room, comfy bed !! The cooked breakfast was cooked to perfection
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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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8/10 Good

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Very friendly staff, great location, off street parking, very clean, a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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I had a room with paper-thin walls. I could hear my next-door room neighbors late into the evening...they were just having a normal decibel conversation but the walls were so thin between us that it was all disruptive to falling asleep. I found the main manager when I checked in a bit off-putting. Her Fri comment that "I'm off after today and I need it" (in so many words), typified her manner throughout all interactions. Breakfast was very good, especially my Sat morning breakfast made by a young chef and his solo female companion, the waitress. Lovely people 'covering the fort' in the most gracious manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026