Explore Ambleside

Lakes, fells, and village life from the door of Rothay House.
Lake District

Village

Ambleside village

A five-minute walk to shops, pubs, and restaurants, plus the famous Bridge House over Stock Ghyll.

Open-top bus

See the sights up to Keswick, or down to Bowness-on-Windermere and on to Kendal.
Lake District

Lakes

Lake Windermere

Take a trip on the lake from Waterhead, a short walk from the house.
Lake District

Fells

Langdale & the Pikes

Close to Langdale Valley — a walker’s heaven — and the famous Langdale Pikes.
Lake District

Touring

Kirkstone Pass

The sometimes near-vertical pass from Ambleside towards Ullswater is a must for drivers.