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Rothay Garth

3.5 star property

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
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Lounge
Superior Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
$82
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Rothay Garth

3.5-star Ambleside B&B close to Lake Windermere
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.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ambleside bed & breakfast also offers a garden and a television in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Rothay Garth is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 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 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

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 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

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 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. 232 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 335 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous understanding staff members. Happy to rearrange date due to weather. The place feels homely and very welcoming for a female on her own. Would definitely stay again…. A bolt hole for a night of calm. Thank you x x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and felt very 'homely' - Staff welcoming and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Ample free parking. Good sized clean room. Friendly reception staff who explained aspects of breakfast times wifi etc. Room clean lovely large fluffy towels, good quality bedding and very comfy bed. Great stay have no hesitation recommending and will definitively stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rothay Garth is a really lovely guest house. From check in with Nick to the staff who served breakfast. Everyone was super friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Located opposite the Park where there is crazy golf, pitch and put and tennis courts, and a short walk into Ambleside centre. Very clean bedrooms and a very nice dining room and lounge area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, breakfast and parking included, great price in town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short walk into town. Welcoming team. Relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Daventry

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pete & Viccy

Very friendly staff Joanna was particularly kind and efficient Plentiful supply of hot water Only criticism was we had to share a breakfast table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking felt really safe and breakfast was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, very attentive and super breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip M Walker

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price a lovely and excellent place and a great breakfast with helpful and friendly staff. Recommend it and if back to the Lake District would return to this b&b.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were very clean. The staff were excellent and very attentive. We will definitely be back when we visit Ambleside again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, comfortable and great breakfast. I don’t visit the Lakes very often but Rothay Garth will be my go-to place to stay when I do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best breakfast ive had in years. Amazing receptionist Super comfy mattress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome . Lovely room and en-suite . Parking available and a cooked to order breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean & tidy , friendly staff , great breakfast & free parking Just a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great B&B - very welcoming, comfortable rooms, clean, and with a fantastic breakfast. Excellent location for Ambleside and the rest of the Lake District
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay here! The staff were brilliant calling everyone by name. Breakfast was lovely and a great selection of cooked food to order. Could not have stayed anywhere better! Highly recommend and we will definitely be returning! Thank you for a lovely stay x
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location with parking and a good breakfast. Comfy bed, the room was a bit dated and the shower was quite small but it wasn’t a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, staff super friendly, Joanna amazing and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callum

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful! Left my pregnant wife sleeping on floor

My recent stay at this hotel was an awful experience. We discovered the bed was completely broken on our first night, leaving my pregnant wife to sleep on the floor. This was unacceptable and dangerous. The negative experience continued the next morning at breakfast. A staff member handed me a plate that was dangerously hot. When I pointed this out, she refused to apologize and blamed us, claiming she had warned us—which she had not. No plate should ever be hot enough to pose a burn risk to a customer. Other issues only added to our disappointment: Hairs were left in the bathtub. The broken bed creaked loudly all night. We waited 15 minutes to check in. The room smelled strongly of bleach and had no full-length mirror. Noise from outside the room was constant and loud. While the location was convenient, that was the only positive aspect. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025