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Rothay Garth

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Rothay Garth provides a quiet sanctuary away from the everyday bustle. Guests enjoy made-to-order breakfasts each morning and can stay connected with complimentary WiFi while relaxing in the verdant garden setting that surrounds the property.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM247
RM297 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Dove Cottage - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rothay Garth

Bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Rothay Garth provides amenities, such as free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Rothay Garth have amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 100-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rothay Garth pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rothay Garth?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rothay Garth on 19 Nov 2025 start from RM 247.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rothay Garth?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rothay Garth?

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

What time is check-out at Rothay Garth?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rothay Garth located?

Situated in Ambleside, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Rothay Garth Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Chris

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

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, lovely place, excellent breakfast, comfortable, proper showers, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and nice property. Cozy and within easy walk of all of Ambleside town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

This b&b is great for parking and only 2 minute walk to the village so great location nice breafast comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, friendly staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a relaxing stay. Cosy room and great breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rothay Garth was the perfect location. The staff were so lovely and helpful and the free breakfast was amazing. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located, compact and ideal for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, great welcome, great breakfast and 2 minutes walk in to central Ambleside. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

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

Ambleside short break

Great weekend stay, fabulous breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent stay here lovely clean room fantastic breakfasts an the best hosts, a lovely location in ambleside with lots of walks and easy access to the lakes from the nearby pier. Highly recommend will definitely be back 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and en-suite, the staff were very friendly and made our stay very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

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

Excellent

We had a lovely couple of nights here in November. The place is very clean, comfortable and quiet, close to the centre of Ambleside and the owner and staff made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at Rothay Garth. Very close to the town centre, very clean and breakfast was superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm,friendly welcome on arrival. The room was beautiful, spotlessly clean and very nice breakfast. Highly recommend this little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ideal weekend break

Lovely stay, comfortable room and very friendly host. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Wonderful stay

Very happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Lovely break

Excellent position to explore Ambleside and plenty of free parking. Hotel a bit dated but clean and comfortable and lively breakfast. Staff lively
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024