Tucked away in a peaceful setting, Rothay Garth offers a tranquil retreat. Savor the cooked-to-order breakfast and stay connected with free WiFi while surrounded by lush greenery of the garden.
Rothay Garth puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this bed & breakfast is within a short drive of Ullswater. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
100-cm flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Rothay Garth Ambleside
Rothay Garth Bed & breakfast
Rothay Garth Bed & breakfast Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Does Rothay Garth offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rothay Garth does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rothay Garth?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Rothay Garth?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rothay Garth?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Rothay Garth and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Rothay Garth also has a garden.
What's the area around Rothay Garth like?
Rothay Garth is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 14 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier. Travelers love the bed & breakfast's prime location.
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Rothay Garth Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as lovely, great, superb, and first class with hearty options. (84 reviews)
Plentiful parking space was a huge bonus and a convenient feature for guests. (21 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
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
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
The best breakfast ive had in years.
Amazing receptionist
Super comfy mattress
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing breakfast. Comfortable beds.
Gauhar
Gauhar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Great location, easy parking, nice breakfast, very clean and spacious rooms
Vasilis
Vasilis, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
A must stay in Ambleside
What a lovely stay in a beautiful location, dog friendly which really helped. Special mention to Joanna who was so personal and couldn’t do enough for us. Remembering names and being a superb host. We absolutely will be back to stay
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 28, 2025
This b&b is great for parking and only 2 minute walk to the village so great location nice breafast comfortable bed
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
The staff were amazing so helpful and the breakfast in the morning was lovely. Would definitely stay again
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Lovely attentive staff, great breakfast and dog friendly
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Good location, friendly helpful staff
Great cooked breakfast.
Room under the roof a 'ittle warm
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
The staff were friendly. It has a homely feel, and the parking is literally next to the rooms so loading and unloading is really easy.
Terence
Terence, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Super friendly stay
Fabulous friendly and accommodating staff. Incredible hearty breakfast options. Accommodation incredibly quiet leading to a restful nights sleep. Guest parking on site in the heart of the village. Would definitely return.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Really lovely, friendly staff and super dog friendly. We’ll definitely be back!
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Perfect location, friendly staff. Would recommend.
Joe
Joe, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
The hosts were extremely warm and friendly. The hotel is within 1-2 mins walk from everything on offer in Ambleside. Breakfast was excellent.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Ataff are extremely helpful and welcoming. Breakfast is always a high standard and the scrambled egg is particularly to die for!
karen
karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Excellent
Very nice, quite room.
Staff friendly
Breakfast is very delicious
gowcikan
gowcikan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2025
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Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Great friendly staff , clean and great breakfast
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Great location
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
I never leave reviews, but felt it necessary to say how fantastic Victor was greeting us, showing us around, and overall making us feel so welcome.
Great stay 100% will be returning
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Perfect place to stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Had a relaxing stay. Cosy room and great breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2025
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.
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Excellent Hotel
Price: Very competitive
Service: Outstanding
Staff: Brilliant
Location: Excellent
Breakfast: Very good