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Rothay House

★★★★ Rothay Road, Ambleside, GB

9.3 guest rating· 488 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Guest House in Ambleside

Local Produce Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious breakfast with local produce and homemade jams at Rothay House.

Cosy Rooms with Modern Amenities: Individually decorated rooms with a TV, DVD player, Pure Lakes toiletries, and tea/coffee facilities.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from Ambleside town centre and a mile from Lake Windermere. Perfect for exploring the area.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at Rothay House and explore the beauty of Ambleside and Lake Windermere.

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Rooms & rates

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 23 m² · Twin bed, Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace

Location

What guests say9.3488 reviews

+ Excellent location+ Friendly hosts+ Delicious breakfastSmall bathroomShower water pressure
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.3

Comfortable stay in a great location, with friendly, attentive owners

9.0

Owners were very attentive and breakfast was excellent and made to order. Location was very good with free parking.

Ensuite shower room was very tight and not ideally designed.

Colin · GB · 2026-08-13

A great location to explore the Lake district with full breakfast and parking

9.0

Rothay House was in a great spot to explore the Lake District, and within Ambleside was close to restaurants, and to hiking trails in the area. The hosts were very helpful and served a great daily breakfast.

There was limited ventilation in our bathroom, but this would not deter us from booking a stay here again.

Wendy · AU · 2026-08-12

Clean, friendly and a great location

8.0

Small and select

Nothing

Kathryn · GB · 2026-08-10

Guest review

8.0

host and breakfast was very good .location was excellent.

room was to small

Rahima · GB · 2026-08-09

Great location for Ambleside, with parking and excellent breakfast.

9.0

The friendliness of the hosts, also superb choice and very well cooked breakfast. Parking and convenient location for walks, amenities in Ambleside, etc.

Nothing not to like.

Couple from York. · GB · 2026-08-02

We hadden het helemaal naar onze zin!

10.0

Heel vriendelijke gastheer en -vrouw! Superverzorgd ontbijt, heel behulpzaam en gaven tips om de buurt te verkennen!

Maes · BE · 2026-07-24

Good to know

If you require an early check-in, please note this in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please be aware that there are 10 steps leading to the main entrance.

A deposit may be required at the property.