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 652 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
653 reviews

The lady at the bar was on her own due to staff sickness and was very attentive and the owner mucked in as well food was quick and good and service was good

Neil United Kingdom

Wonderful old world charm. Beautifully maintained in such a picturesque environment. Close to some amazing scenery.

Nebu United States of America

Warm!!! Comfy separate dining room from bar meals. Fires.

Bruce United Kingdom

Room was amazing. Very big, beautiful decorated. Very good bed. Splendid bathroom. Good breakfast. And in the evening we saw badgers!

Annemarie Netherlands

Location, The Rydal suite was fantastic, staff were helpful and very pleasant.Our breakfast and bar meal were great.

Stephen United Kingdom

Friendly welcome. Lovely comfortable room, cosy bathroom. Enjoyed evening meal in the bar, and good cooked breakfast in the morning. Seemed well-organised in terms of Covid precautions, without feeling restrictive. Easy to find, and short walk to Rydal Water.

Elaine United Kingdom

We basically enjoyed everything’s , keep up the good work

Khalid Bahrain

Location to my on going travel. Value for money. Great Breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff. A comfortable place to stay.

Dl United Kingdom

Lovely, interesting building, lovely location, cosy.

Anthony United Kingdom

This 18th century inn has loads of character. Loved the staff and the food at both breakfast and dinner was great. A fabulous walk / hike from this inn to Ambleside.

Catherine Canada
8.3
Very Good
653 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The lady at the bar was on her own due to staff sickness and was very attentive and the owner mucked in as well food was quick and good and service was good”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Wonderful old world charm. Beautifully maintained in such a picturesque environment. Close to some amazing scenery.”
    Nebu Nebu United States of America United States of America
  • “Warm!!! Comfy separate dining room from bar meals. Fires.”
    Bruce Bruce United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was amazing. Very big, beautiful decorated. Very good bed. Splendid bathroom. Good breakfast. And in the evening we saw badgers!”
    Annemarie Annemarie Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Location, The Rydal suite was fantastic, staff were helpful and very pleasant.Our breakfast and bar meal were great.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly welcome. Lovely comfortable room, cosy bathroom. Enjoyed evening meal in the bar, and good cooked breakfast in the morning.”
    Elaine Elaine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We basically enjoyed everything’s , keep up the good work”
    Khalid Khalid Bahrain Bahrain
  • “Location to my on going travel. Value for money. Great Breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff. A comfortable place to stay.”
    Dl Dl United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely, interesting building, lovely location, cosy.”
    Anthony Anthony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This 18th century inn has loads of character. Loved the staff and the food at both breakfast and dinner was great. A fabulous walk / hike from this inn to Ambleside.”
    Catherine Catherine Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi9.2

Located in the heart of the picturesque Lake District National Park, Glen Rothay 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 lake views.

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 English breakfast is on offer each morning, along with scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and porridge. A bar menu is also available and features a selection of sandwiches, main courses and desserts. A range of local real ales and 40 whiskeys are available at the bar.

Local activities include hiking through the nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking and river cruises along Lake Windermere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Glen Rothay has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 31, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

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

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 653 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi9.2

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    Neil
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The lady at the bar was on her own due to staff sickness and was very attentive and the owner mucked in as well food was quick and good and service was good”
  • Nebu
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Wonderful old world charm. Beautifully maintained in such a picturesque environment. Close to some amazing scenery.”
  • Bruce
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Warm!!! Comfy separate dining room from bar meals. Fires.”
  • Annemarie
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Room was amazing. Very big, beautiful decorated. Very good bed. Splendid bathroom. Good breakfast. And in the evening we saw badgers!”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location, The Rydal suite was fantastic, staff were helpful and very pleasant.Our breakfast and bar meal were great.”
  • Elaine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly welcome. Lovely comfortable room, cosy bathroom. Enjoyed evening meal in the bar, and good cooked breakfast in the morning. Seemed well-organised in terms of Covid precautions, without feeling restrictive. Easy to find, and short walk...”
  • Khalid
    BahrainBahrain
    “We basically enjoyed everything’s , keep up the good work”
  • D
    Dl
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location to my on going travel. Value for money. Great Breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff. A comfortable place to stay.”
  • Anthony
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely, interesting building, lovely location, cosy.”
  • Catherine
    CanadaCanada
    “This 18th century inn has loads of character. Loved the staff and the food at both breakfast and dinner was great. A fabulous walk / hike from this inn to Ambleside.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hello can we bring 2 well behaved dogs ?
    Dogs are only allowed in 2 of our bedrooms Bluebell and Otter rooms) , and these can only be booked direct with us.
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room with Woodland View • Answered on December 26, 2020
  • can 2 adults and 3 children stay in the same room, our children cannot sleep in a separate room away from us.
    We have a large superior suite, called Woodland, which has 1 double and 3 single beds.
    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Balcony • Answered on August 4, 2021
  • I’m looking at your double with Woodland view room there will be myself my partner and my daughter hoping to stay where is the single bed situated
    I think it is the "Windermere" room, which is L shaped, with the single bed around the corner
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room with Woodland View • Answered on August 3, 2021
  • Hi, please could you tell me if the rooms have an iron & ironing board? Thanks.
    Some rooms have an iron and board, or you can use one available from reception.
    Answered on May 31, 2022
  • Hi , can you tell me if there is WIFI in the double room with balcony please Thanks
    Yes all our rooms have wifi.
    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Balcony • Answered on December 26, 2020

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Host Info

9
Host Review Score
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.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
    0.1 miles
  • Rydal Water
    0.5 miles
  • Grizedale Forest
    5.1 miles
  • Tarn Hows
    5.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere
    5.8 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    6.2 miles
  • Hill Top
    6.6 miles
  • Coniston Water
    7.8 miles
  • Scafell Pike
    9.1 miles
  • Wastwater Lake
    11 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar apple pie bakery
    1.2 miles
  • Restaurant Badger Bar
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Derwentwater
    11.2 miles
  • Cat Bells
    11.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Scafell
    9.3 miles
  • Ocean/Sea irish sea
    24.9 miles
  • River rothay
    0 miles
  • Lake rydal
    0.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Badger Bar

    Food: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Amenities of Glen Rothay

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Glen Rothay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Check-out

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Glen Rothay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Glen Rothay

  • Guests staying at Glen Rothay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The prices at Glen Rothay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Glen Rothay include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • Glen Rothay has 1 restaurant:

    • Badger Bar

  • Check-in at Glen Rothay is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Glen Rothay is 1.4 miles from the center of Ambleside.

  • Glen Rothay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Glen Rothay by:

    • Train 20min