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Rothay Garth
About
Rothay Garth has a superb position combining glorious mountain views with easy access to Windermere Lake and Ambleside. Ambleside village is one of the best known and visited due to its ideal location, a perfect base at the Heart of the Lake District. Rothay Garth at Ambleside is a beautiful traditional Victorian Lakeland slate building set in its own landscaped grounds. Whilst retaining its character and many original features, Rothay Garth offers en suite rooms all with tea and coffee making facilities, colour TV and radio and hairdryer, a comfortable spacious residents lounge, conservatory looking out to superb mountain scenery, elegant breakfast room and a large private car park. There is also free Wi-Fi available in the lunge area.Here at the Rothay Garth at Ambleside we pride ourselves on our friendly and personal service. The Dixon family and staff invite you to share our wonderful heritage that is the Lake District. A warm welcome awaits.
Drying room for wet boots and jackets
Mountain bike lock up
Non-smoking rooms, designated areas for smoking outside the building
A few hundred yards from village restaurants and bars
Classic fell walks possible from the front door
Conservatory for residents use, locked cycle storage, tennis courts and bowling green nearby. Children welcome at any age only by prior arrangement and staying in a family/ Twin room with full paying adults.
Availability Search
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 15
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Room 1 | Prices from £76.00 to £123.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 10 | Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 11 | Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 12 | Prices from £76.00 to £123.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 14 | Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 15 | Prices from £63.00 to £107.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 16 | Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 17 | Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 18 | Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 2 | Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 4 | Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 5 | Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 6 | Prices from £63.00 to £107.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 7 | Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Room 9 | Prices from £76.00 to £123.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
|---|
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Packed lunches provided
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - This property has not specified a minimum age for children. Please check with them to find out whether they will accept your children.
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
Leisure Facilities
- Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Designated smoking area
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Lounge for residents' use
- Telephone (public)
- Television available
Room/Unit Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Telephone
- Television
Site Features
- Garden
Target Markets
- Single sex groups welcomed
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 1
- Bath
- King-sized bed
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 10
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 11
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 12
- Bath
- King-sized bed
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 14
- Bath
- King-sized bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 15
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 16
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
- King-sized bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Spa bath
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 17
- Bath
- Four poster bed
- Ground floor bedroom
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Spa bath
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 18
- Bath
- Ground floor bedroom
- Shower
- Spa bath
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 2
- Bath
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 4
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 5
- Bath
- Four poster bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Spa bath
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 6
- Scenic view
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 7
- Bath
- Four poster bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
- Spa bath
Room/Unit Facilities: Room 9
- Four poster bed
- Scenic view
- Shower
Tripadvisor
Gradings
- 4 Visit England Stars Guest Accommodation
Awards
- Visit England
VisitEngland Cyclists Welcome 2019 - Visit England
VisitEngland Walkers Welcome 2019 - Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020 - Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M6 jct 36, follow A590/A591 for 19 miles to Ambleside. Continue on main road through Ambleside, at the bottom of Wansfell Road turn right, keep in right-hand lane, entrance to Rothay Garth car park in 50yds on the right.
By train to Windermere station then either take a taxi direct to Rothay Garth or get 555 bus to Ambleside. At main bus stop go right down the hill onto Rothay Road, walk for 100 yards, Rothay Garth is on the left-hand side.
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