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The Rothay Garth is a traditional Lakeland guest house with beautiful mountain views. Set in the heart of Ambleside village, The Rothay offers rooms with attached bathroom and free parking. Rooms all come with satellite TV’s and tea/coffee making facilities. Hearty breakfasts are served from 8:15 to 9:30 in the conservatory. There is also a lounge area to relax in. The guest house has easy access to Ambleside and Lake Windermere is just a 10-minute walk away. Perfectly located to discover the Lake District there are plenty of walks very close by.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leslie
    United States United States
    lovely staff. My Standard Room was a good size and very comfortable. Breakfasts were enormous. Breakfast room was lovely. They did laundry quickly, which was a great help. I booked a Superior Room for my friend, and he said that was not necessary...
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a great location. It is very clean and the staff and food were great
  • Annette
    United States United States
    The staff was welcoming and addressed us by name. The building is beautifully decorated and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good every day.
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Only issue was the TV (room 2). Very basic, not even bbci player and the remote was so worn you couldn't read it. Had to switch off and on at the plug
  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location in Ambleside is perfect. The breakfast is great and the staff excellent.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are so lovely, polite and very organised. The breakfast (especially the scrambled eggs with salmon) is outstanding. Great location with a car park on site. Veryc comfy bed.
  • Michaelh
    United States United States
    Room and furnishings were nice, very clean and bathroom was a nice size. Four-poster bed was small but manageable. Dining room downstairs was a huge surprise on how beautiful it was with the furnishings in the dining room. We enjoyed a...
  • Jan
    United States United States
    Greeted warmly by Joanna and got better from there. Large cast iron tub with plenty of hot water after a hike. Breakfast choices were ample and excellent. Staff were very attentive. Our room was comfortable, large window, warm radiator and roomy.
  • Michiganguy
    United States United States
    Great location for the area's attractions and wonderful owners / staff. We wish we had planned more time here.
  • Anna
    Israel Israel
    Very friendly stuff, excellent breakfast, all needed facilities, free parking, clean room, nice view from dining room, perfect location, good value for money.

Managed by Your Place Hotels Ltd

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,530 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you are bringing a pet

Property info

We have a limited number of pet friendly rooms and they are all either superior (room 14 and room 17) or family rooms (room 16 and room 18) located on the ground floor for your convenience. Should you require a dog friendly room please contact us directly before booking a stay with us.

Neighborhood info

Ambleside is right in the middle of The Lakes and so perfect for exploring all areas of this beautiful national park from pretty Grasmere 4 miles to the north, to busy and bustling Bowness 4 miles to the south! The bus stop is a 2 minute walk away, and the boats are a 10 minute walk away so you can leave your car in the car park until you go home. Places to visit include Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, Hill Top which was the home of Beatrix Potter, shopping in Grasmere and Hayes Garden World and all the fells you could possibly walk/climb/run to your hearts content.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Rothay Garth
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Rothay Garth takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note only Superior room types can accommodate cots. Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £25.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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