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About the Hotel

Rothay Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0EE

Rooms at Rothay House

Rothay House features individually decorated rooms. Each room includes a TV with DVD player, USB charging points, Pure Lakes liquid hand soap pump, hair/body wash, and tea/coffee making facilities. One ground-floor room has a bath and walk-in shower. Another room has a 32-inch TV. Some rooms overlook Loughrigg and St-Marys church and a front garden. A twin/king-size or family room (max 4 persons) with en-suite with shower & bath is available. Non-allergy bedding and daily housekeeping is provided. A 3rd Room has a shower cubicle step 10cms, inside space 3ft 4ins wide by 5ft long appox. Toilet is 45cms high and Hand basin 84cms.

Breakfast and Dining

Breakfast is served in the dining room on the first floor from 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM Monday to Friday, and 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM Saturday and Sunday. Early breakfast is available on request. Rothay House is close to restaurants, pubs, and inns serving various cuisines.

Leisure and Activities

Rothay House is located in the English Lake District National Park, near Lake Windermere. Guests can visit Bridge House over Stock Ghyll, Hayes Gardenworld, and the Steamboat Museum. Scenic walks are available in the surrounding countryside. The sometimes near vertical Kirkstone Pass leads to Lake Ullswater. Open top bus routes to Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere & Kendal are nearby.

Location and Access

Rothay House is located just off the main road in Ambleside. It is a 5-minute walk to the town center. The one-way system leads into Ambleside. Carlisle Lake District Airport is 80 km away. There is a bus stop on Kelsick Road, about a 2-minute walk. Windermere train station is 10/15 minutes away by car or bus. Merz Barn is 0.5 km away, Bridge House is 0.5 km away, The Armitt Museum And Gallery is 0.5 km away, Ambleside Roman Fort is 1 km away, Wray Castle is 3 km, Rydal Mount is 2.5 km and Stock Ghyll Force is 1.5 km.

Services at Rothay House

Rothay House is a non-smoking guest house featuring free WiFi throughout the property. Ample parking is available. Electric vehicle charging is available for £5 per night. Luggage assistance is offered. Clothes washing and wet gear drying are available. There is a push button bell on the first floor143cm high. Medication/food & drink can be put in our main fridge on request (not available 24 hours).

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11 m² 
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Double Room Garden View
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11 m² 
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23 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Ambleside300 m
Airports
Carlisle Lake District (CAX) 75.2 km
Blackpool International (BLK) 106.3 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Rothay Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0EE
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Rothay Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0EE
Nearby
Bridge
Bridge House
350 m
Gallery
Old Courthouse Gallery
510 m
Church
St Mary's Church
280 m
Cylinders Langdale
Merz Barn
320 m
1 Vicarage Rd
Rothay Park
520 m
Loughrigg
High Close Estate
480 m
Restaurants
Luigi's Restaurant
270 m
Luigi's Restaurant Kelsick Road
Lucy's On A Plate
320 m
Church Street
China Cottage
310 m
7 Lake Road
Stiles of Ambleside
300 m
Compston Road
The Lily
300 m
12-14 Lake Road
Mr H's
320 m
Lake Road
La'al Burger Bar
300 m
10 Lake Road
Copper Pot Cafe
290 m
Church Street
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