3 Cambridge Villas vs Rothay Garth
Both are in Ambleside, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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3 Cambridge Villas
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 6 of 13
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Rothay Garth
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 13
The short answer
Pick 3 Cambridge Villas
It comes out ahead on 6 of 13 compared facts. 180 m apart.
Choose 3 Cambridge Villas if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.2)
Why is 3 Cambridge Villas better than Rothay Garth?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.2)+0.2
- 2More guest reviews (83 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 15:00)−4h
Why is Rothay Garth better than 3 Cambridge Villas?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 3 Cambridge Villas vs Rothay Garth: which hotel is better? | 3 Cambridge Villas | Rothay Garth |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.2 | 9.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.2 | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 83 +43 | 40 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 246 |
| Rank in Ambleside | top 3% +14% | top 17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Distance to Waterhead centre | 930 m | 800 m −130 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 64 | 64 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 +7 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −4h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
180 m apart
3 Cambridge Villas: city centre: 150 m, 64 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Rothay Garth: city centre: 130 m, 64 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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3 Cambridge Villas or Rothay Garth: common questions
Which is better, 3 Cambridge Villas or Rothay Garth?
3 Cambridge Villas leads in 6 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Rothay Garth is stronger in distance to Waterhead centre.
Which is cheaper, 3 Cambridge Villas or Rothay Garth?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Rothay Garth is closer: 800 m from the centre, against 930 m for 3 Cambridge Villas.
How far apart are 3 Cambridge Villas and Rothay Garth?
The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score