Rothay Garth

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

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. Hearty breakfasts are served from 8:00am to 9:45 am in the breakfast room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

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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Jon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room. Nice view. Good breakfast options. Friendly staff.”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff & great 4 poster room. The location of the hotel was excellent being bang in the centre of Ambleside which was perfect for evening meals booked after a day walking in the fells.”
Russell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nick and the team gave friendly, attentive service. The location, parking, and the staff are both amazing highlights of this accommodation. We would definitely return next time we need a base around Windermere.”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our stay here, staff were really friendly, our room was quiet,clean,bed comfortable, slept really well. Lovely breakfast with plenty of choices to set you up for the day.Rothay Garth is opposite a lovely park & just a couple of...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was such good value for money for a night's stay. The staff were absolutely lovely and couldn't have been more helpful, the breakfast was great. It's in a great location and has lovely communal spaces.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff, spotlessly clean and great location”
Hartley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner was very welcoming and all the staff were lovely. The location and having on site parking was great. We had a family room, a little dated but clean and welcoming. The breakfast was lovely.”
Yeh
Singapore Singapore
“The location was great. The coziness and the friendly staff were very welcoming. The breakfast was also really good. My favourite was the Full English Breakfast. Generous serving of toast and milk too.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in room number 2 and it was a decent sized room. Facilities were good Shower was fine. All good although maybe a little too hot in the room temperature wise. Breakfast was excellent the best scrambled egg I have ever had! Good to have...”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location with parking included. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Overall really good value for money.”

Managed by Your Place Hotels Ltd

Company review score: 9.6Based on 1,818 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. Assistance Animal Policy – Proof Required Guests travelling with an assistance animal are very welcome. However, they will be required to provide valid documentation confirming the animal’s assistance‑status upon arrival. This may include official identification, certification, or supporting paperwork from a recognised organisation or medical professional. This requirement helps us ensure that assistance animals are correctly identified and that we can accommodate guests’ needs appropriately and safely.

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. There is an Upgrade fee to a pet friendly room which is payable on arrival. Assistance Animal Policy – Proof Required Guests travelling with an assistance animal are very welcome. However, they will be required to provide valid documentation confirming the animal’s assistance‑status upon arrival. This may include official identification, certification, or supporting paperwork from a recognised organisation or medical professional. This requirement helps us ensure that assistance animals are correctly identified and that we can accommodate guests’ needs appropriately and safely.

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, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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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.
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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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