Guests say
Rolton House is highly praised for its superb location in Ambleside, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, the lake, and local walks. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient parking for two cars. Many found the cottage clean and comfortable, making it ideal for families and groups. While some maintenance and cleanliness issues were noted, most guests enjoyed their stay and would recommend the property for its excellent position and amenities.
Many guests found the property clean and tidy, but several reviews mention issues such as dirty settees, stains on carpets, mould in showers, and cobwebs. While the majority of stays were positive, repeated comments about cleanliness and upkeep suggest room for improvement.
The location is consistently described as excellent, with easy walking access to Ambleside's centre, the lake, bus stops, and local amenities. Some mention traffic noise, but this is generally not seen as a major drawback.
Guests frequently mention the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and suitability for groups or families. A few noted minor issues such as small TVs or noise, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The property is well-equipped with kitchen utensils and parking, but recurring issues with the bath tap, freezer, garden furniture, and some maintenance concerns (e.g., lighting, appliances, and bathroom fittings) were noted. Facilities are generally good but would benefit from more attentive upkeep.
Some guests mentioned a lack of handwash, welcome baskets, or up-to-date information, and noted that small touches could improve the experience. While a few appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, gifts or extra thoughtful gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Rolton House is a spacious home in Ambleside, tastefully decorated and in a prime location to explore the Lake District National Park..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. 2 travel cots and highchair. . Large enclosed garden patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Perfect for any large family or get together, Rolton House has spacious and very comfortable accommodation for your stay, and enjoys a view of Loughrigg Fell. The contemporary, large living room has plenty of comfy seating for everyone, and by opening up the French doors, you gain extra space for alfresco dining or enjoying a morning coffee in the private and enclosed garden area. A large open plan kitchen with chic dining area is perfect for entertaining, and if the younger members want their own space, there is a hideaway for them too! Every bedroom is beautifully presented, one with en-suite, as well as an additional family bathroom.
Step outside, and just a short stroll you are in the heart of Ambleside, with an abundance of shops, cafés and eateries, walks for all abilities can be found on hand or just a short drive away, and the Lakes Cruise terminal is just a 10-minute walk away at Waterhead.
Further afield and just a short drive or bus ride, and you have Grasmere, Bowness or Rydal, a perfect base for exploring the Central Lake District. Beach 19½ miles. Shop and restaurant 250 yards, pub 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Private parking for 2 cars in clearly signposted allocated parking spaces. Guests wishing to bring more than two cars must make alternative parking arrangements.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (32)
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Neil Woodward
A great location, but sadly disappointingThe cottage is in a great location and the parking provided with the property is excellent, which were definite positives for us. Unfortunately, these positives were outweighed by the overall condition and cleanliness of the cottage.The whole property felt tired and in need of some attention. It would benefit from repainting and general maintenance throughout. There were also a number of specific issues that we encountered during our stay:The bathroom blind was broken.The bathroom ceiling had paint flaking from it.There was mould in the showers.The settees were dirty.The patio furniture and umbrella were dirty and had mould on them.The handrails on the stairs were dirty and needed cleaning by us.The front and back gardens were in need of weeding, and the pots needed replanting.All of the integrated kitchen appliances — including the oven, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge — moved within their casings when used, which didn’t feel particularly secure or well maintained.The spotlight in the kitchen was hanging out of its fitting.There was no wardrobe in the double bedroom, and one of the hooks provided was broken.The carpet was lifting from the fitting strip between the kitchen and dining room.The plug was missing from the downstairs toilet sink.Individually, some of these issues might seem minor, but taken together they gave the impression that the cottage hadn’t been properly maintained or prepared to the standard we would expect for a holiday rental.It’s a shame, because the location is excellent and the property has plenty of potential. However, we feel that a thorough clean, some redecoration and, most importantly, attention to the outstanding maintenance issues would make a significant difference. At the price paid, we expected a much higher standard of cleanliness, presentation and upkeep.
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic location with parking, just a quick stroll into the town of Ambleside with lots of food/drink venues and shops. So handy for everything, we only went out in the car once during the week.Could do with a new hairdryer but everything else was fine. I would stay here again if coming to Ambleside.
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Stuart Dunlop
Overall a great holiday, ideally located in the Lake District, with a bus interchange in the next street, where you can travel to Kendal, Keswick, Grasmere, Bowness and Coniston Water. All of which are good for a day trip out without taking your car. On Windermere you have boat trips out to Lakeside, where there is a steam train ride, hire a small boat and kayaking. All locations have good walking routes for the hills in the area. On a negative side, the house lacks attention, there were three dining chairs that needed their kegs screwed in tightly, a broken garden chair in the small graveled garden, which needs weeding, which the wife started to do until been told to stop. The canopy in the garden was mouldy as like all the garden furniture was left out over the winter. The king size bed has a double quilt on it!! Mould in both showersat the bottom. Not the standard of cottage we have been used too over the last 15 years are using this site.