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Rothay Garth

Rothay Garth
Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EE
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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.

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Number of Rooms / Units
15
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Room 1Prices from £76.00 to £123.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 10Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 11Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 12Prices from £76.00 to £123.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 14Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 15Prices from £63.00 to £107.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 16Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 17Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 18Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 2Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 4Prices from £70.00 to £114.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 5Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 6Prices from £63.00 to £107.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 7Prices from £83.00 to £133.50 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Room 9Prices 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

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  • 4 Visit England Stars Guest Accommodation
4 Visit England Stars Guest Accommodation

Awards

  • Visit EnglandVisitEngland Cyclists Welcome VisitEngland Cyclists Welcome 2019
  • Visit EnglandVisitEngland Walkers Welcome VisitEngland Walkers Welcome 2019
  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
  • Visit BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2020
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions

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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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