Just stayed at this charming B&B from Friday to Monday (May Bank Holiday 2013). Very comfortable bed and a great breakfast - The locally sourced Bacon and Black Pudding in particular - lovely croissant and home made preserves, quality coffee and well run by a nice and very hospitable couple. Would highly recommend and would also return in a heartbeat.... More

The simple fact here is that the Lake District and, more specifically, Ambleside, is expensive. Although reasonably priced versus some of the other b n bs the reality here is that the building looks a bit tired and the rooms are very small. That aside, the design and fittings are very comfortable, the location excellent, and the parking is handy.... More

Booked the Rothay House late through booking.com and were well pleased with our choice. Other places were twice the price and i doubt they would come close in the hospitality class. Many were also wanting two night minimum stay. Darren the owner was very good on checking in and offered plenty info on both the guest house and Ambleside. Agree... More

We had a 2 night stay here in early November but whilst the weather wasn't too kind the stay at Rothay House was pleasant. Nice hosts, nicely furnished room and good breakfast. Ambleside is a little quiet out of season but plenty of places to eat in the evenings.

Once again we had a fabulous stay with Darren and Debra. The room was extremely clean, the breakfast choices and quality just fantastic and Rothay House is perfectly situated near the centre of Ambleside with free car parking too. Brilliant, see you again either at Christmas or February. Mark and Louise

We booked the last available room, which just said "Double Room" online, unfortunately we ended up with a small double (which Darren confirmed as we rang in the morning) - this room (5) was very very small, and not as modern as the photos on the booking site, the ensuite was a small shower cubicle and a toilet. The sink... More

Good location & the bonus of a car park. Very small rooms, small bathroom ok for one night. Breakfast served 8.15 - 9am!!!! So set your alarm clock! Had breakfast the first morning pretty average so stayed in bed second morning only to be woken at 9am by vacuuming outside our door. Usually stay at the Salutation hotel but thought... More

Stayed in Roathay House turing my trip thru England and we chose this place just for overnight stay. Receptionist, or the gut who was welcoming us, was the friendliest and most helpful guy in Ambelside. Rooms were very clean and nices, but very very small, but what do you expect right. Breakfast was very humble but tasty, they cook your... More

Excellent stay. Perfect location in beautiful Ambleside. Breakfast was great. Wifi worked well. The rooms are very small especially the bathroom.