Rothay Cottage

Customer rating

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Pamela
May 2026

“Our stay at Rothay Cottage was absolutely perfect and left us wanting for nothing.”

The cottage is ideally located, within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, and amazing restaurants, while also being close to beautiful hiking trails and everything the Lake District has to offer. The cottage itself had everything we could possibly need and the views were absolutely spectacular. It was cozy, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. We would definitely stay here again!

The cottage is ideally located, within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, and amazing restaurants, while also being close to beautiful hiking trails and everything the Lake District has to offer. The cottage itself had everything we could possibly need and the views were absolutely spectacular. It was cozy, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. We would definitely stay here again!

- Pamela, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed the views, comfort and how we have equipped the cottage as we strive to create a home away from home experience with all you need. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Rita April 2026

“The cottage was absolutely immaculate, couldn’t speak highly enough of the property whether it be the cleanliness, the property itself, decoration, facilities, furnishings or location this property is top tier also with views to absolutely die for.”

We have been visiting the Lake District for @ 30 years and believe me this is the pick of the bunch. Hats off to the owners for catering for visitors every need and also Sykes for playing their part. Once again many thanks and see you again soon. R.Beasley.

- Rita, April 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review. We have just finished a refurbishment of the cottage including a new bathroom and new carpets. So it’s great to know you enjoyed your time there and would love to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Helen April 2026

“Loved the property and location.”

Thanks Helen

- Helen, April 2026

Thank you for the great review. Ambleside just steps away is such a lovely village. Hope to welcome you back soon to Rothay Cottage and the village. Property Owner
Amanda December 2025

“Central location and the house had everything we needed, very clean and as it was xmas the owners had left some lovely festive decorations in every room which gave it a lovely cosy feel.”

we will definitely book again, thank you for having us.

- Amanda, December 2025

We are delighted you enjoyed your festive stay and the decorations. We look forward to your return visit. Property Owner
Guy November 2025

“This is our (myself & wife) 8th time at the cottage but first time with new owners, the cottage is virtually the same apart from a few nice upgrades, larger tv and WiFi.”

We absolutely love this cottage , well equipped, fantastic views from the lounge and super comfortable when relaxing in the evening , Ambleside is our favourite place in the lakes , lots of walks straight from your door with nice pubs and cafes. If we win the lottery and this place comes up for sale it’s ours

- Guy, November 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It is great to hear you have enjoyed the house and Ambleside so many times and look forward to welcoming you back to the in the future. Property Owner
Rebecca September 2025

“We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

Amazing view from the living room window, very comfy beds & well equipped kitchen. Just a cpl of minor suggestions - Toilet seat is loose, the bathroom would benefit from a hook/ring next to the sink for a hand towel & the rail on the wall is very loose and needs securing, meaning there’s nowhere to hang towels to dry after use. No issues at all with parking..we used the Rydal Rd carpark a cpl of times, which is just a short walk from the house & always managed to find a spot on the roadside outside when arriving back after 6pm for overnight parking. Lovely stay, would recommend

- Rebecca, September 2025

Thank you for great review, the view is very special, glad you enjoyed your stay. We have already contacted the maintenance team to address the bathroom issues you raised. We hope to welcome you back to Rothay Cottage. Property Owner
Kerris August 2025

“The house was spotlessly clean and was so well equipped for our stay.”

Really enjoyed staying here and would definitely recommend and return! Thank you!

- Kerris, August 2025

We are glad you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Thanks for the recommendation and we welcome you back on n the future. Property Owner
Sandra August 2025

“We really enjoyed our stay at Rothay.”

Very clean, bed really comfortable, lounge had fabulous views. The kitchen is light and airy and is very well equipped. The loacation is excellant and a parking permit provided…..we had to park on Low Fold all the others were full

- Sandra, August 2025

We are glad you enjoyed the views and the cottage, thank you for your kind review. We hope you return to Rothay Cottage soon. Property Owner
Helen April 2025

“Excellent cottage .”

really enjoyed the location , in the centre of Ambleside, and the view from the lounge . Kitchen generally well equipped ( but missing a tin opener!) Would definitely stay here again - very comfortable.

- Helen, April 2025

Many thanks Helen for taking the time to review Rothay Cottage, we really appreciate it. We have tried to equip the kitchen with everything needed, we are sorry the can opener wasn’t there for your stay. We will ensure it’s replaced as soon as possible. Welcome back anytime. Helen Property Owner
Ann April 2025

“We had a lovely stay in Rothay cottage.”

Everything you could need and close to the centre of town. A very kind and caring host.

- Ann, April 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Ann. Thank you very much and we hope to welcome you back again. Helen Property Owner
Caroline March 2025

“Lovely house, central and comfortable.”

Very helpful general info regarding area etc. Only comment is toilet seat needs replacing ASAP, cannot be repaired as bolt broken, also towel rail in bathroom needs refixing. We loved our stay, as advised the stairs up to top of house are a challenge!

- Caroline, March 2025

Thank you very much for your review and bringing the toilet and towel rail issues to our attention. The maintenance team have been contacted and are attending the property this morning to address the issues raised. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Many thanks Helen Property Owner
Liz March 2025

“Fantastic property.”

Very well equipped particularly in the kitchen. Only downside is the property is not available to let again until January 2026 as we would loved to have booked a return visit!

- Liz, March 2025

Thank you very much for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. The property is undergoing some refurbishment soon and will be back available from August this year as a 2 bed property. We hope to welcome you back to Rothay Cottage in the future. Property Owner
Mark February 2025

“We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage and it was actually better than we hoped for .”

It was central for everything but was far enough so it was nice and peaceful plus the patio was nice to sit out in as the weather was good enough. The kitchen was well equipped and was nice to have a proper fridge freezer plus all the extras and the cleaning pack plus coffee machine was a bonus. Thanks for a lovely stay and hope to return soon.

- Mark, February 2025

Thank you Mark for your lovely comments. We are glad the extras made a difference to your stay and welcome you back soon. Helen Property Owner
Gwyneth February 2025

“We had a lovely stay at Rothay cottage it was aperfect place to stay right in the heart of Ambleside with restaurants pubs and walks right on the door step.”

Having never visited Ambleside before we found it to be ideal for everything we needed. The little touches like washing equipment, tea and coffee items also condiments all went towards making the holiday. Also the credit at Ghyll deli was such a treat, we absolutely loved their bread and vegetarian pies such a kind gesture which was very much appreciated. The view from the lounge was anazing and the bed was very comfortable. We would love to return in the future and l highly recommend this holiday home, as a home from home.

- Gwyneth, February 2025

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted you had a lovely stay. It's great to hear that you would love to return and we would very much look forward to welcoming you again. Helen Property Owner

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Summary

Over three floors
1 x first floor king-size
1 x second floor twin
First floor Bathroom, with bath, separate shower and basin and WC
2nd separate WC
Kitchen/ Diner with patio doors to back patio
second floor cosy sitting room with stunning views over Ambleside and over to Wansfell Pike and Baystones
Enclosed rear patio with outside seating
All bed linen, towels, tea towels, electric and gas included
Kitchen – electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/ freezer and smart TV in dining area
Nespresso coffee machine with initial supply of coffee pods (pods available in Ambleside), and cafetiere
Welcome pack – cloth, scourer, dishwasher tablets, bin bags, washing up liquid included
Sitting room – amazing views over Ambleside, Wansfell Pike and Baystones, smart TV, selection of maps, books, games and jigsaws
2 well behaved dogs welcome
Parking – roadside parking available on Millans park, free overnight 6pm to 10am
Daytime - local 1 hour free disc parking - parking discs available free from local shops
Vehicle access to directly outside the cottage door is available but limited to loading and unloading as shared with other cottages
Parking permit available in the property allows parking in several public car parks
Wifi in the property
No smoking
No electric car charging at the cottage – charge points are available in Ambleside
Note: check in 3pm, check out 10am
Note: Due to the cottage age, style and character the staircase has smaller than modern treads
(There are 2 steps leading into sitting room and twin bedroom), this cottage is not suitable for children under 4 years old and for guests with limited mobility
Note: Cottage is off Millans Park up a small incline, small gravel road with minimal street lighting
The cottage has an outside light.

The property

Rothay Cottage is a traditional stone terraced cottage with stunning views situated in a quiet area of Ambleside, just a short distance from the excellent shops, restaurants, and cinemas available in this popular Lake District National Park village.

This charming Ambleside cottage is ideally located for families or friends wishing to discover the majestic Lake District countryside.

Set over three floors, this rural cottage has two bedrooms and a second-floor sitting room that maximises the breathtaking views of Wansfell, with glimpses of Kirkstone Pass.

The ground floor boasts an excellent kitchen and a bright, airy dining area with French doors leading out to a small patio area - a wonderful space to sit with a cup of coffee as you plan the day's activities.

As the evenings draw to a close, move through the property to find a king-size and twin bedroom awaiting you to catch your night's rest, whilst the bathroom provides plenty of space to indulge with a leisurely soak in the bath or a refreshing rinse in the shower.

When weather permits, step outside and enjoy the rear patio garden, an ideal spot to savour your morning coffee.

A short walk from this Ambleside cottage will take you to a beautiful park set in tranquil surroundings, with the River Rothay tumbling alongside.

Walk along the river, cross the stepping stones, and you will come to Rydal and Grasmere beyond.

Ambleside is located at the top of Lake Windermere, and steamboats depart regularly to take you to Bowness and Lakeside.

With the pretty Lakeland villages of Hawkshead and Elterwater within a half-hour drive, Rothay Cottage is the perfect base for your Lake District holiday at any time of the year.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips, and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and the lakeside at Waterhead with parkland offering lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach. A walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre. Ambleside has plenty of restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes from great fish & chips to its two Michelin Star restaurants and all tastes in between are catered for.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Our stay at Rothay Cottage was absolutely perfect and left us wanting for nothing.”

“The cottage was absolutely immaculate, couldn’t speak highly enough of the property whether it be the cleanliness, the property itself, decoration, facilities, furnishings or location this property is top tier also with views to absolutely die for.”

“Loved the property and location.”

“Central location and the house had everything we needed, very clean and as it was xmas the owners had left some lovely festive decorations in every room which gave it a lovely cosy feel.”

“This is our (myself & wife) 8th time at the cottage but first time with new owners, the cottage is virtually the same apart from a few nice upgrades, larger tv and WiFi.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage.”

“The house was spotlessly clean and was so well equipped for our stay.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Rothay.”

“Excellent cottage .”

“We had a lovely stay in Rothay cottage.”

“Lovely house, central and comfortable.”

“Fantastic property.”

“We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage and it was actually better than we hoped for .”

“We had a lovely stay at Rothay cottage it was aperfect place to stay right in the heart of Ambleside with restaurants pubs and walks right on the door step.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE