Rothay Garth - Guest House in Ambleside, United Kingdom

Rothay Garth offers free on-site parking, a rare commodity in central Ambleside. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere and within 5 minutes of Ambleside's shops, galleries, and restaurants. Guests can leave the car and walk directly to trailheads, the bus stop, or the lakefront boat trips.

A Full English breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients is served each morning from 8:00 to 9:45 in the conservatory. Tables are assigned by room number, and the menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. The buffet offers cereals, fruits, yogurts, and juices, while cooked dishes are prepared to order.

All en-suite rooms include satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary toiletries. The hotel offers superior double rooms with four-poster beds and family rooms that accommodate dogs. A shared lounge with fell views and a landscaped front garden with seating provide relaxation spaces.

Dogs are allowed in designated ground-floor rooms that have direct garden access through a private door. A charge of £25 per night applies per dog, regardless of stay length. Dogs are not permitted in the breakfast room, but guests can eat with their dog in the lounge where a table is set.

The hotel's landscaped garden offers a quiet seating area away from the road. Family rooms sleep up to four guests and are located on the ground floor for easy access. Children of all ages are welcome, and the nearby recreation ground is directly across the street.

Parking: Free on-site parking in central Ambleside

Breakfast: Full English with locally sourced ingredients

Location: 10-minute walk to Lake Windermere, 5 minutes to shops

Pets: Dog-friendly rooms with direct garden access

Rooms: Satellite TV, tea/coffee, complimentary toiletries

Family: Family rooms and landscaped garden