Rothay 17

This is a fantastic large apartment located close to the town centre (albeit up a steep bank) with plenty of amenities.

It’s mostly really well decorated has a modern feel is clean and tidy and has a fantastic view of the town from the lounge window and the small terrace with tables and chairs. Parking bays are a little tight but close to the main entrance door which includes a lift to each floor. Sofas are really comfortable as was the double bed, smart TVs in both the lounge and kitchen are great as you usually don’t get this facility. Plenty of storage room, large entrance hall and its really quiet and private. We did find several maintenance issues (hence the 4 star rating) which really do need to be addressed. These included the mouldy silicone seals (and grouting on the tiles) and chipboard boxing sections in both the upstairs bathroom and the downstairs toilet. Otherwise, these areas are immaculate. Also, the outside patio needs jet washing or some sort of solvent applying to clean up the stained flags. Some of these issues were previously mentioned in the visitor’s book by previous tenants so are old problems. In addition, one of the windows catches in the double bedroom is broken and will not shut leaving gusts of wind to blow into the room. Fortunately, we were able to carry out a temporary fix using cling film tying it to the adjacent window catch. The other downside is that you cannot check in till after 5pm (the norm is 3pm) which means that Saturday is a bit of a wash out if you want to get in a walk locally or even do the shops in town (it would be nice if this could be altered). We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends and family.

Comfortable stay for 6 adults.

Well equipped. Kitchen a little tight if you spend a lot of time there. Good access to town down a steep path. Parking no problem and was able to use a guest space every day. A few minor issues for maintenance to fix but they would not impact on your stay.

We (my son and I) have stayed at this property on three occasions now and we really enjoy everything about it.

In fact when we arrived this year I jokingly said, as we entered, ‘We’re home’ as that’s how comfortable we feel. The accommodation has everything you could need for your holiday. For us it’s a central point for our hiking days. What’s also great is that it’s two minutes down a path and you’re into the middle of town yet you don’t get the noise of town when busy. I thoroughly recommend this property for any type of Lakes holiday.

Parking spaces to small, ok for small cars but 3 SUV's in a row far to tight could not get into my Rav4 with two other SUV's either side, had to request driver in space 16 to move, all very friendly but agreed spaces to small.

We're just back from our third annual visit to Rothay 17.

We really enjoy the property, its central location (yes, even the climb!) and facilities. Sitting in the balcony enjoying the evening sun is heavenly. The apartment is comfortable without being flash. There are two bathrooms, which is very convenient. There has never been any neighbour noise in our times there. We would love it to have a washing machine but it's not the end of the world. We'll probably see you again next year.

We had a lovely week in Ambleside.

Rothay 17 was fabulous. The location, views and amenities were all fantastic. The apartment was clean, comfortable and had everything you would want for a home away from home. The bed was ever so comfortable and if I knew where the pillows came from I’d definitely get some for myself they were extremely comfortable. All in all a five star stay in a five star accommodation. We will definitely be back and have already recommended Rothay 17 to family and friends.

Well appointed and comfortable apartment with great views over Ambleside Would love to come come back again in future.

Comfortable, convenient accommodation with plenty of room for the family.

We all had an enjoyable holiday in Ambleside. Thank you

Weeds in patio area, same as last visit.

Blind to middle lounge window broken, it's there for a reason, to keep glare from sun out. Table lamp in lounge would be nice. Bottom bathroom wh basin slow to drain. Small TV.

We had a brilliant week, just one small criticism, I would have preferred to have a washing machine instead of a dishwasher.

Otherwise thankyou we had a great time.

We've stayed here often .

..love the position and views ...it would feel more homely with a few well placed lamps ...but that's just my opinion .. It's a lovely place ..convenient for walking the fells etc ... Unfortunately we find walking and climbing the beloved fells ...becoming out of our reach now .Would love to be 18 once more....

Rothay 17 is a lovely, well appointed property.

In a great location in Ambleside with beautiful views over the town. We come to Ambleside around four times a year. Rothay 17 was a last minute booking and well worth the money. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Great property, fabulous views of Ambleside, wonderful location, very clean and a great place to stay while visiting the lake district!

Car parking directly outside so no parking fees, 5 minute walk to centre of Ambleside! We would highly recommend this property, we will definitely be staying here again!

Very well located, literally 2 mins from central Ambleside.

Comfortable furnishings and nice views from the balcony

A very comfortable flat with an amazing view.

It is centrally located but be warned the walk up is very steep but mercifully short! It's great to have your own parking space which is unusual in Ambleside. It was an ideal base for our holiday and we'd be very happy to stay there again. We were blessed with amazing weather but if you aren't so lucky beware that the TV only has Freeview - no iPlayer etc or ability to cast from your phone, so take some DVDs

Excellent location, first class apartment very clean.

Parking however can be difficult depending on size of adjacent cars.Steep walk down to town.The lounge seating should be replaced have seen better days and a second set of keys to property would be usefulWould definitely recommend this property.

Lovely apartment with fantastic views, which was spotless on arrival and nice and warm on a very chilly day.

The appartment was very well equiped and had plenty of utensils etc for cooking/eating in. The non adjustable shower head in the bath was a pain but we just used the the shower room instead. The king sized bed was firm but very comfortable and we both slept well. The allocated parking space was a bit tight (for a slightly bigger car) and this depended on the neatness of the people parking on either side, but not an issue, as we just used the visitor space, when the parking was too tight. Ambleside was lovely as always, with plenty of choice of places to eat and good walks straight from the door. There is also an excellent bus service for one way walks.

Lovely holiday home.

Brilliant location and the views make it so special. Well equipped. The only slight moan is about the showers. The fitting for the shower head doesn't allow for any adjustment, which makes it difficult to have a decent shower without holding the head in your hand and without soaking the floor in the upstairs one. The owners are aware of this as there are notes in the bathrooms, but perhaps a new attachment to the rail is now necessary. Also, it would be useful to have some sort of mat in the hall to put muddy/wet boots on. It was very wet whilst we were there and we were worried about the carpet. Overall, a very nice holiday and we would be happy to stay here again. Thank you

The property is in a lovely position with superb views.

Very easy access to the centre of Ambleside and good walking from the property. But there were a few small issues which together add up. The mattress in the double bedroom is very hard. It needs an upgrade to be more comfortable so much so we had to use the pull down bed in the lounge. The shower heads are very impractical and almost impossible to angle for normal use. They had to be removed from the cradle to be used. The kettle in the kitchen is difficult to fill as the lid does not open fully. A suggestion would be to reduce the size of the kitchen table as two people working in a self catering kitchen found the space to be very tight. We appreciate the table has to sit 6 at a push but a smaller table could have been used and still accommodated 6 people. On the whole the facilities were good and the apartment was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. We have been coming to several of these apartments for very many years and hope this criticism is taken in good faith as we appreciate it is hard to please everyone all of the time

Very impressed except for sofas which are too low for comfort.

Also check in and check out times are unrealistic and considerably shorten the holiday experience.

Lovely, clean, spacious property.

Well appointed above Ambleside. Spectacular views of the town and hills from the balcony and all rooms. Well equipped for catering at home but lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Great walks from the property but also centrally located for exploring the rest of the Lake District.

Absolutely lovely clean apartment, stunning views of Ambleside from all windows.

Both bathrooms are modern and spotless. A cosy welcoming apartment, can’t wait to return, thank you for a wonderful base from which to explore this beautiful part of the lakes.

Building works to rear of apartment all day with noise and builders swearing!

, roadworks to front of apartment all day and night with noise from machinery so had to keep windows closed and too noisy to sit on balcony.ruined our holiday week

Great location, well-equiped accommodation with plenty of space for 4 adults.

We felt immediately relaxed on arrival as everything was exactly what we needed. Thank you!

Beautiful apartment and a great location to explore all the Lakes has to offer.

It had everything we needed, and it was lovely to sit on the balcony and soak in the amazing views.

Kitchens and bathrooms very clean which was great.

A couple other areas could have done with a dust. Clean kit and shower gels etc really nice touch. The only thing lacking was washing machine. Otherwise would have been the perfect apartment.

Ideal location with a great view over Ambleside and the fells.

Well-appointed and comfortable accommodations.

Superb location with fabulous views over Ambleside and surrounding hills.

It was much quicker to get into the town than we anticipated. We loved the fact it was spotlessly clean and the furnishings were excellent.

We had a terrific stay at Rothay 17, which has hotel standards without the hotel inconveniences.

As well as the usual towels and linen, toiletries were provided, as were dressing gowns It's comfortably furnished and both the bathroom and the shower room are brand new, as is the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped on the assumption that you might actually want to cook! We loved the balcony, on which we sat for several evenings given the good weather. The walk into Ambleside is slightly steep but not very long, so you can do it in a few minutes, even on the return journey. Plenty of lovely walks within easy reach, without having to take the car.

Lovely apartment with fabulous views.

Very helpful owner. A great holiday.

Location was superb, just a couple of minutes from town centre.

Views from apartment, outstanding

Lovely apartment, with all facilities needed for a wonderful holiday in the lakes.

Great holiday.

Apartments clean, great view, great location by the pubs, restaurants, and shops. Would be nice if the swimming pool was part of the price rather than an extra £15, as creates unnecessary admin, but very good apartment and holiday.

Fantastic apartment with wonderful views over Ambleside.

More than enough space for our party of 5 and extremely clean and comfortable, with everything needed to make this a relaxing stay. We had a great Christmas break, and would definitely return - highly recommended.

Lovely, well equipped apartment, very clean and modern facilities.

Absolutely amazing views and great position, 2 minutes walk into town. A great location to do many walks from the doorstep without the need to use a car. Would highly recommend.

Rothay17 is perfectly situated with great amenities onsite, my family swam every day which was a welcome cool down after a hot walk.

The kitchen was so well equipped everything had been thought of and a nice touch of adding the bathroom minis. We will certain be staying here again.

The apartment is ideally situated overlooking Ambleside, with beautiful views and walks from the door.

Rothay 17 is very furnished and equipped. The excellent bus service from Ambleside enables you to walk / explore without using cars. We had a fabulous week with perfect weather.

Comfortable and in great position.

Excellent accommodation, very clean, very comfortable, everything we needed to hand.

Many thanks to the owners for allowing us to share their wonderful holiday home.

We had a wonderful time on our holiday and were really happy with the communication throughout the booking procedure from Sykes, answering any questions we had quickly and efficiently.

It was an excellent property, with wonderful views an amazing shower, luxury pillows and we loved having the pool to use next door. Loved it from start to finish. Thank you

An extremely easy booking process from start to finish.

The views were out of this world. We stayed in Rothay 17 and will definitely be returning. The property was clean and in an excellent location for the local amenities. Thank you!!