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United Kingdom
08 January 2019
“Very good ”
It was a nice relaxing pleasant stay . The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Details
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
Facilities
Children welcome
Telephone
Radio
Television
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Licenced (table or bar)
Packed lunches provided
Special diets available
Lounge for residents' use
Ironing facilities
Snacks/afternoon tea
Private parking
Garden
Central heating
Electric shaver points
Telephone (public)
Television available
Golf available (onsite or nearby)
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Vegetarian diet available
Designated smoking area
Single sex groups welcomed
Hairdryer
High chairs available
Cots available
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.
Contact
Rothay Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0EE
Address
Rothay Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0EE
Directions
Map reference: NY 374041 Lat: 54.42844 Long: -2.96642
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.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has steps and no ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Entrance to reception
One or more bedrooms
Lounge
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Bedrooms
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
Separate shower unit
Bath with shower
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 5Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Entrance well lit
Dining
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Vegetarian
Vegan