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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Ambleside with spa and restaurant

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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers a tranquil retreat, where upscale comforts meet the serenity of nature. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind with reflexology at the onsite spa or stroll through the garden. Guests appreciate helpful staff and amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Why we love this property

Diverse dining options
Taste British cuisine at the hotel restaurant, relax at the bar, or visit the cosy cafe. Each morning begins with a complimentary full breakfast.
Restful river retreat
Deep-tissue massages, hot stone treatments, and a sauna await at this hotel. Garden views complement the riverside setting in national park mountains.

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Lodge Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Double Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Hill View (Lodge Suite) | Living area

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Hill View (Lodge Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Superior Room with Balcony)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Hill View (Superior Room with Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Hill View, Mountainside (Deluxe Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Junior Suite with Terrace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RJ

What's nearby

  • The Herdy Shop - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Oswald's Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dove Cottage - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shires Inn - ‬8 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 Rothay Garden Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • Children (16 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per night)
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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
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 on-site 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

Rothay Garden Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night

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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels?

Yes, Rothay 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

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The spa was a lovely and relaxing addition to the property, offering a great place to unwind. (57 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a range of cooked options and good service. (43 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Second visit to Rothay Gardens. Lovely get away. Restaurant is fantastic and the staff always helpful and accommodating.
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

staff were amazing, had an amazing time, the dinner was really good, food was at a very high standard. every member of staff was extremely friendly and hospitable.
Aidan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, helpful staff, great breakfast.
Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was special
Jim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff pleasant enough, evening meal good , breakfast excellent, amenities ok , furniture dated , needs a little more ambiance in dinning area , music maybe freshening up decor. Bed very comfortable room spotlessly clean . Thank you for the stay
Alvin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room. Needed a bell at the bar so that you didn’t have to go to reception to ask for someone to come & serve us.
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience from start to finish. Beautiful bedrooms. Superb spa. Delicious food. Just awesome.
Catherine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful room, complimentary G&T, excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Our room was above the dining room/kitchen, so we were sadly woken up at 6am by music playing.
Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time at Rothay Garden. Good parking , great location. Rooms nice and staff friendly.
Leanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location excellent service
Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in facilities where amazing and staff where lovely and welcoming
Kacy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff, room, suns excellent and very clean with beautiful gardens and surroundings
Aniesa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location, food was excellent & the spa was great, would highly recommend.
Dave, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Up graded to a lodge,lovely rooms cosy and comfy,private and quiet. Bar was adequate as was the food. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. The hotel setting was beautiful and within walking distance of the shopping centre. Would recommend for a short stay
Monica, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall it was a brilliant stay. The bed was extremely comfortable and spacious, loved having two balconies overlooking the river and the use of the spa was great. Also included lovely toiletries. Negatives: cobwebs over the bed andRound the hotel
Tara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with magnificent gardens and lovely spa. Staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious.
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location with amazing views, good access to the SPA, friendly, helpful staff and dinner was excellent!
Penelope, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great quality decor in the rooms, combined with fantastic views from the balcony.
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very relaxing two night stay, breakfast was great!!£
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely Spa, lovely room comfy bed
Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff quality food and brilliant location
Michael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location with and spa. Room OK with nice views over garden and hills. Bath could do with à little regrouting, if I am been critical. Also would have been nice to be notified by Expedia there is a £10 charge for parking, prior to making the booking, not after! Not charged if booking direct with Hotel. That said, excelent staff and will stay again.
Ken, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great trip. Would really recommend on the basis of how friendly all the staff were and the quality of service overall incl food. We also made use of the spa and the garden.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great visit to Rothay Garden Hotel, Grasmere

Really enjoyable stay at the Rothay Garden Hotel. Room spotless as were all amenities and food in the restaurant excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Hope to return next year.
janet, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip