1,544 reviews
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$300Rothay Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom
1,544 reviews
1/44
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Rothay Garth is a four-star guest house in Ambleside, United Kingdom, tucked on Rothay Road and just 0.3mi from the town center. A welcoming base for adventures, this stay offers non-smoking rooms and a private entrance, plus free on-site parking and complimentary wifi to start each day smoothly.
Pet Friendly with extra charges welcomes furry friends, while free private parking on site keeps arrivals easy. A garden view and a tranquil garden add to the vibe, and optional extras include a tennis court (extra charges) and mini golf (extra charges) for moments of lighthearted fun.
With 1,544 reviews, Rothay Garth stands as a well-loved choice for travelers seeking comfort and charm in Ambleside.
Pets are welcome on request, with charges may apply, making it easy to bring along a four-legged companion. A garden view and a tranquil garden add to the serene vibe, inviting relaxing moments after adventures in Ambleside.
For a little extra activity, optional extras include a tennis court and mini golf, both available for an additional fee, perfect for lighthearted competition after daytime explorations.
A diverse range of room types is available, including Standard Room, Small Double Room, Family, Economy Double Room, and Superior Double Room, offering options that suit couples, families, or groups seeking a comfortable base to explore the area.
Closest airports
Blackpool Airport
45.5miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Standard
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Family
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
195 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Family Room Two Beds
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Superior Double Room
1 Double Bed
225 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
x4
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Superior
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Small Double Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Economy Double Room
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Economy
8.6
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Featured reviews:
Leslie
9.1
May 2025
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 in this case because my room was perfectly acceptable to his higher standards.
I didnt argue about it because the staff was so nice, but my Standard Room did not seem any less expensive than the Superior Room I had booked ahead through Expedia. It might have been due to a devaluation of the dollar between fist paying dollars through Expedia then paying on arrival for the Standard Room i had booked directly with the hotel. Breakfast gave choices, but always the same. Toast not hot, no choice of croissants, muffins, or scones. Could not get coffee before 8.
Bird
9.1
March 2025
-Breakfast was great -the meat seemed like it was from a butcher and it was all expertly cooked -very polite staff who were eager to help -the bed was soo comfy -loved the location: tucked away but only a 2 min walk from the shops and buses -our room was upgraded free of charge, though still was a little on the small side (it was a standard double)
-the water pressure in the shower was very poor, and I had to keep turning the temperature up or the hot water ran out -this is just a suggestion: adding a non-fried hot item to breakfast like pancakes or waffles would be lovely (though no pressure because I'm not sure many b&bs in the area do that)
Vicki
10
March 2025
There was a miscommunication between booking.com and the b&b and it didn't get picked up that I'd booked a dog friendly room until a few days before arrival. By this point they were fully booked but were happy for me to bring my dog despite not having a dog friendly room booked. On arrival I was upgraded free of charge to a dog front room as there was a last minute cancellation. The room was amazing with it's own door out onto the garden for easy access for the dog. Everything was clean and comfortable and I would highly recommend. All the staff were super friendly and helpful and breakfast was amazing.
Nothing to fault.
Shelagh
8.2
October 2024
3rd stay here. Comfortable and great location.Good shower that doesn't flood the bathroom when used. Bathroom in good decorative order. Excellent breakfast with friendly, efficient staff. Parking in Ambleside is a big bonus and it's great to arrive and be able to leave the car until departure. Great to be able to pick up extra tea and coffee from reception desk if required.
We stayed in room 2, which we have not been in before. The room was lovely with a side view of the garden. However, walls were badly in need of a repaint, lots of peeling paint. We also had a broken chair in the room, which we fortunately discovered was broken when we placed a coat on it rather than sitting on it, which would have caused injury. The cleaner should have picked up on this.
Paul
8.2
February 2025
Great stay and location. Victor was amazing and couldn't do enough for us. We had the dog friendly room on the ground floor, which was perfect for our little cockapoo Louis to get out into the garden whenever he wanted from a door in our room.Breakfast was lovely .Would definitely stay here again.Great location for Ambleside!
Only negative was that we had to have breakfast separately as our dog wasn't allowed in the breakfast lounge, which is understandable. Maybe we could have had breakfast in our room for a bit extra money
Timothy
10
October 2024
The host Joanna was welcoming and friendly, taking the time to show us the breakfast room location, explain the hours of breakfast, check-out and then our room. Joanna also had a great local knowledge of restaurants and the area, with good communication pre-arrival, a warm welcome and check-in time confirmation. Our room had been very kindly upgraded from a standard double room to a deluxe double room upon arrival, as we were very late past out estimated time, having taken the advantage of the great weather to tour around the area all day from our drive down from Ayr. The room was very spacious, comfortable and well equipped, a very handy ground floor location with direct access to the car park for luggage retrieval. Car parking was easy access, located right at the B&B. We had no trouble finding a space, even at our arrival time of 6pm. The B&B is very well situated, right in the town, within a short walking distance to restaurants and shops. Breakfast was great, lovely and fresh, hearty, served in a lovely sun room facing the small pretty garden.
Sudha
8.2
July 2024
Room was spacious and clean with a little private sitout. Staff was very helpful and pleasant, the laundry facility for a small number of clothes was a lifesaver, breakfast was fresh, tasty but adding a few child-friendly options like pancakes would have made it fab. The location was superb, you could walk to everything in town leaving the car behind in their car park. A highlight was the jacuzzi bath tub, great after a fell walk.
The family room was spacious but with odd proportions like the super narrow corridor between them with two doors. The floor was carpeted but slightly uneven. No shelves in the cupboard makes it hard to keep the room tidy when you are 3 people on a longer trip. The sofa was worn out with sunken seats. The double bed was fine but the extra bed for the kids was a bit lumpy with hard pillows. I didn't raise it because we checked in late and then we were hardly in the room. I wasn't sure they could do anything either.
Thomas
9.1
August 2024
A beautiful property within walking distance from most amenities. Breakfast was delicious in a bright and well laid out dining room with very attentive and friendly staff. The day we checked out, the owner/manager allowed us to use the lounge to entertain family as the weather was very inclement, even bringing us a pot of rea. The bedroom was very comfortable.
Only a couple of things I was disappointed in, when I opened the sash window, the mullion was very dirty. The slip mat in the bath had not been cleaned for some time and was black underneath. otherwise the room was clean and comfortable
Keith
10
November 2024
Very welcoming upon arrival by joanna really lovely woman so friendly.. Explained everything we needed to no then showed us our room. Which was big and lovely no faults.. location is very good few minutes walk into town. Great car park attached .. in the morning the breakfast was filling & very enjoyable. They also sorted vegetarian and gluten free for my wife which was a plus.. definitely go back here. It's a gem in the heart of ambleside.. thanks to joanna and all her staff for a great stay x
I had to go home was the downside
Halliwell
9.1
March 2025
The room had its own front door which was perfect for our dog...It was warm and spacious. We were offered pet friendly lounge access for breakfast with our dog.
We just felt a little uncomfortable eating from the coffee table as it was low to eat breakfast from and though our dog doesn't jump we felt it could have accommodated a small breakfast table for our stay as there was plenty room. Also the lounge seating was near the entrance front door which was cold when people passed through.
Attractions
Rydal Water
1.6miWray Castle
1.9miGrasmere
2.6miBeatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead
4miWrynose Pass
5.4miHardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)
9.8miUllswater
12.2miCastlerigg Stone Circle
13.2miBorrowdale Valley
13.4miDerwentwater
13.5miWastwater
13.9miCrummock Water
16.4miMuncaster Castle
17.5miBassenthwaite Lake
20.2miButtermere Valley
22.7miAttractions
Rydal Water
1.6miWray Castle
1.9miGrasmere
2.6miBeatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead
4miWrynose Pass
5.4miHardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)
9.8miUllswater
12.2miCastlerigg Stone Circle
13.2miBorrowdale Valley
13.4miDerwentwater
13.5miWastwater
13.9miCrummock Water
16.4miMuncaster Castle
17.5miBassenthwaite Lake
20.2miButtermere Valley
22.7miAirports
Blackpool Airport
45.5miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
Cycling
Hiking
Mini golf
Tennis court
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Toilet paper
Towels
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
View
Garden view
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
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
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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