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Rothay Garth

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Lake Windermere

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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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
  • 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
  • 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
(21 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In Ambleside .Your stay at this B&B will put you steps from White Platts Recreation Ground and a 5-minute walk from Rothay Park. Lake Windermere and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rothay Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stock Ghyll Force - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rothay Garth

3.5-star B&B near Lake Windermere
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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 100-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rothay Garth have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rothay Garth.

Does Rothay Garth offer free breakfast?

Rothay Garth offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rothay Garth?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Rothay Garth?

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

Is there free parking at Rothay Garth?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Rothay Garth have a pool?

Rothay Garth does not have a pool.

Does Rothay Garth have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Rothay Garth to downtown Ambleside?

Rothay Garth is 0.4 mi away from Waterhead.

Rothay Garth Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 329 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay

Friendly greeting. Helpful staff. Good breakfasts. Clean. Good position for getting about in the town and easy access to buses. Easy to find with free parking. A few small niggles we fed back to the B&B. No big issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

Avoid room 6. The smallest room we have ever had h

Breakfast was the high point of the stay. Our room was a big cupboard. 6 yards by 3 1/2 yards. One broom cupboard for a wardrobe. No stowage for clothes so had to live out of a suitcase. Hand luggage had to be stored in the shower room. Mouldy window frames need to be sorted. Not an ideal stay for our four nights. We felt like the poor relations. My wife cried on arrival and wanted to go straight home. A nightmare. On the plus side. The staff were friendly and obliging. The location was perfect. In other words, avoid room 6. Highly overpriced for what we had. Perhaps other rooms were better but we stuck it out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rutuja

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very beautiful and well maintained. Loved the ambience, staff and breakfast. Room had all the required amenities and we enjoyed our time at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefect location with free parking, excellent breakfast, definitely book again, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025