Bed and breakfast Glen Rothay
Glen Rothay, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, LA22 9LR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 859 reviews)
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Lovely breakfast - Hotel perfectly located 20 minutes walk out of Ambleside - keep an eye out for the Badgers in the grounds
United KingdomGreat location, excellent food and staff were very friendly, attentive and polite. Couldn't have asked for more. I will definitely stay here again.
United KingdomLovely newly decorated room with modern bathroom. Nice grounds in fantastic setting. Only 3 mins drive to Ambleside town. Good breakfast. Free parking. Pub attached.
United KingdomGood Location with great views, plenty of easy walks and on a bus route. The staff was friendly and helpful and breakfast was good quality produce. The room was comfortable with a modern bathroom
United KingdomSo beautiful. Stayed in the Rydal Suite which was just beautiful. Breakfast was lovely. Views where fantastic. Waking up to Snow was a bonus. Loved it here and cant wait to come back :)
United KingdomGorgeous room, nice cosy bar, nice grounds and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
United KingdomThe location is superb if you like walking and want to leave the car at the hotel. circular walk from hotel around Rydal Water. Bus stop a few minutes walk along the road for buses to Ambleside and windermere (south bound) and Grasmere and Keswick (north bound). The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well decorated. Excellent shower. Fresh fruit, choice of cereals plus choice of cooked breakfasts (including vegan and vegetarian). Staff were happy to adapt options. Friendly bar area with good choice of real ales and other drinks. Separate oak panelled dining room if preferred not to dine in the bar (for lunch/evening meals) - breakfast room was totally separate. Good value.
United KingdomAmazing place, staff and location! So helpful and breakfast was great. Cottages are amazing and crazy value for money. I cannot wait to come straight back
United KingdomPerfectly situated. Beautiful surroundings. Badgers a bonus.
United KingdomLovely new room in the old annex. The best bar in the lakes a few feet away. Superb evening meal and breakfast.
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Glen Rothay
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Situated in the heart of the picturesque National Park, is opposite Rydal Water and a 20-minute bus ride from the scenic town of Windermere. Free private parking is available on site. The property is surrounded by woodland and guests can enjoy mountain and .
Each room at Glen Rothay comes with a private bathroom, a digital TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is also available.
A traditional full is on offer each morning, along with scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and porridge. A menu is also available and features a selection of sandwiches, main courses and desserts. A range of local real ales and 40 whiskies are available at the bar.
Local activities include hiking through the nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking and river cruises along Windermere.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
“friendly staff”
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Good coffee!
Free private parking available on-site
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Double or Twin Room with Woodland View
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Large Family Room
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
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Double Room
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Double Room with Shower
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Host Information
A 400 year old inn with 13 charming rooms, all different. Poet William Wordsworth lived next door, and many TV programmes and films have been filmed locally. There are excellent walks from the doorstep, and sightseeing tours are available.
The hotel is surrounded by England's most beautiful scenery, with a lake 100 metres away and mountains and woodland all around. The local town, Ambleside, is just 2km away and has a good selection of restaurants, shops and cinemas. This area is very popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking. There are lots of family attractions close by. This is a very low crime area.
Languages spoken: English
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Property surroundings
– Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!Closest landmarks *
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Rydal Mount & Gardens0.1 miles
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Rydal Water0.5 miles
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Grizedale Forest5.1 miles
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Tarn Hows5.7 miles
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Lake Windermere5.8 miles
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World of Beatrix Potter6.2 miles
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Hill Top6.6 miles
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Coniston Water7.8 miles
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Scafell Pike9.1 miles
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Wastwater Lake11 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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Badger Bar Restaurant0 miles
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apple pie bakery Cafe/bar1.2 miles
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spar Supermarket1.2 miles
Natural beauty *
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rothay River0 miles
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rydal Lake0.1 miles
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Scafell Mountain9.3 miles
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irish sea Sea/ocean24.9 miles
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Derwentwater11.2 miles
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Cat Bells11.3 miles
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Buttermere12.6 miles
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Wasdale13.1 miles
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Askham Hall14.5 miles
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Muncaster Castle17.2 miles
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Brougham Castle17.4 miles
What travellers love about this location
“Good Location with great views, plenty of easy walks and on a bus route. The staff was friendly and helpful and breakfast was good quality produce. The room was...”
United Kingdom“Location and surroundings are fantastic.”
United Kingdom“Great location, gorgeous original building. Lovely bar and breakfast. I didn’t manage to stay awake to see the badgers but I know the other guests did and reall...”
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Badger Bar
Cuisine: British
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of Glen Rothay Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
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Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hiking
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Pet bowls
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Glen Rothay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
