Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Dove Cottage - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 117 min drive
Burneside Station - 23 min drive
Windermere Station - 23 min drive
Foxfield Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Britannia Inn - 5 min drive
Wainwrights Inn - 6 min drive
Ambleside Tap Yard - 7 min drive
Sticklebarn Tavern - 9 min drive
The Cornish Bakery - 7 min drive
About this property
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or reflexology, and British cuisine is served at The Garden restaurant, which is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a sauna. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
Dining
The Garden restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Rothay
Rothay Garden
Rothay Garden Ambleside
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel Ambleside
Rothay Hotel
Rothay Garden Hotel
Rothay By Harbour Hotels
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Hotel
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Ambleside
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Hotel Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and nearby?
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels has a spa and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?
Yes, The Garden restaurant offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels like?
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is located by the river, a short 12-minute walk from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and 16 minutes' walk from Dove Cottage.
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2025
Great location and amenities, strange breakfast, peas with poached eggs? We’ve been a few times now and there has been a recent change of hands.
Highly recommended, but please look at the breakfast menu!
Neil
Neil, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2025
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
A lovely romantic getaway!
Enjoyed an amazing 2 nights here.. great price and great find
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Excellent stay
Stayed for 2 nights. Lovely hotel, ideal location. Arrived early and was able to leave the car at the hotel after checking with reception. There is a daily charge for parking, though if you're planning on just being in and around Grasmere it is reasonable compared to the public car parks. Check-in was smooth & trouble-free. A complimentary room upgrade with a large room on the top floor offering views over the fells. Room was spacious, warm and the bed very comfy. A large bathroom with double shower & bath perfect for after a days walking. I only had breakfast at the hotel which consisted of a generous selection of cereals, pastries, fruit, yoghurt, juices etc. Cooked food is ordered and brought to you. Again a generous selection. Only slight downside was the second morning it felt as though they were a bit busier than expected at that time; took 25 minutes to take my order and when it arrived it was luke warm at best; as if pre cooked and not kept hot. Which is a shame as the quality of the food is excellent.
Unfortunately, I didnt get time to make use of the spa facilities.
All of the staff were incredibly friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and wouldnt hesitate to stay again or recommend to others.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Great last minute booking
Fantastic hotel, spotlessly clean, great breakfast in beautiful surroundings.
Last minute booking at a great price, staff friendly.
Just to note there was a £10 parking charge which i didnt see mentioned in the booking
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Feb 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2025
Mostly great
Hotel is lovely and the spa is fab, great location and the staff were lovely. The food was mostly good however the portion size for our evening meal was a joke, absolutely tiny, and the breakfast wasn’t great either, the sausages and bacon had obviously been pre-cooked and hanging around for a while and dried out. The music in the restaurant was absolutely awful, terrible covers of songs. In short, I would definitely stay at the hotel again but won’t eat at the restaurant again sunless they improve it. The jumble room down the road was incredible
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Great place to stay
Amazing small hotel in perfect location. Food is great and most of the staff were very plesant. We had a lovely romantic weekend.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2025
Carly
Carly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 Jan 2025
Good value and cosy room. Spa was closed, which was not shown on hotels.com booking.
Service at breakfast was poor.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Kaye
Kaye, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Jan 2025
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
13 Jan 2025
walter
walter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Jan 2025
Weekend away
Comfortable nights sleep, the food was excellent, high quality ingredients and cooked beautifully. Only 2 things that where bit of issue was £10 a day parking at hotel, which was extra think for the money you pay to stay, it should be included. The hotel spa wasn’t working due to refurbishment but didn’t know about it until we arrived .
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
12 Jan 2025
Disappointing Stay.
Whilst the hotel itself is nice. We weren't made to feel welcome on arrival the receptionist clearly didnt want to be there and put a sour note on our stay. The customer service as a whole was lacking. The bathroom wasn't maintained and felt unclean. Overall it is a shame as a nice location and could be brilliant however we wouldn't return.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Rothay and away …..
this is our 4th stay at Rothay and it remains one of our favourites in the lakes. in winter it’s great to cosy up after a long walk in the garden spa, and the rooms and ambience is really comfortable without any pretentious swagger for which some of the other hotels in the area would charge you £100 per night more. breakfast is good quality and staff are friendly and efficient