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.
When you stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 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
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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) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite 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
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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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels Reviews
Reviews
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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
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good quality with a great variety of choices. (36 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Excellent hotel in a great location.
Very clean & comfortable room,food excellent & really good value.All staff work so hard ,& are very friendly & helpful.Would highly recommend & will certainly be returning
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Perfect lakes stay
Fabulous room with double balcony river views. Staff helpful and friendly, great breakfast and good location.
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2025
Great stay here for a break
This is a very nice stay in the heart of grasmere
Small but nice spa
Food quality was excellent
Was able to charge my car
Gardens were very nice
It would be great to have better fans or air con in the rooms. Also to expand the spa in future years.
Imran
Imran, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
Lovely
Always a lovely stay at this hotel; small and personal with very attentive staff. The spa is a great addition and the grounds are lovely. The restaurant menu is limited for vegetarians and this is my only critique, other than the surcharge for parking which felt a little like an upsell. Nonetheless, I will be back!
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location, food was excellent & the spa was great, would highly recommend.
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Nice Hotel
We had free upgrade room 16 .
Room had nice view of the garden from the balcony.
The room was a bit tired.furniture had a few knocks and the bathroom had mold on bath and tiles.
Nice touch with free gin in the room.
The staff very friendly but on the Sunday needed extra staff.
The spa was nice and clean.
The restaurant was nice and staff good service. Breakfast was good.
Just disappointed you have to pay for car parking
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Beautiful hotel with magnificent gardens and lovely spa. Staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Great quality decor in the rooms, combined with fantastic views from the balcony.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Lovely Spa, lovely room comfy bed
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
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
janet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Fantastic location with amazing views, good access to the SPA, friendly, helpful staff and dinner was excellent!
Penelope
Penelope, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Lovely stay in a stunningly beautiful place
Jon
Jon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
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
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Incredible
Kurt
Kurt, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
Loved the fact the property was a short walk from village centre and alao the trickle of the stream outside our room.
Food in the evening meal was fantastic, with the dining area giving lovely view of the garden
Allan
Allan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Lovely stay
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
A lovely romantic getaway!
Enjoyed an amazing 2 nights here.. great price and great find
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Easter sunday
Excellent hotel lovely spa facilities and a lovely restaraunt and lovely reception staff
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2025
The property was very nice clean and spacious, The food was that nice we stayed in both evenings to enjoy. The only complaint if any was the jacuzzi style plunge pool broke down on the first evening of our stay therefore it was not available throughout which is one of the main reasons we booked this hotel.
The staff were very helpful throughout the stay.
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Staff were really kind and helpful, lovely facilities - highly recommend. Second time here and will be back
Leavi-Niall
Leavi-Niall, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Excellent hotel
Pleasant, friendly and helpful staff throughout the hotel. We were upgraded on arrival to a better room which was large with a beautifully lit bathroom with toiletries. We spent a relaxing hour in the spa, the hot beds are an excellent idea and I am missing it. The room was extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The garden was fabulous and the restaurant beautifully designed to maximise the garden view.
loraine
loraine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
We had a really lovely stay for 2 nights at Rothay Garden. We booked dinner on the first night which was high quality. The views over the garden from the restaurant were really relaxing.
We booked a luxury room which was really clean and spacious and had a terrace.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Beautiful quiet property with lovely, friendly staff. The evening meal and breakfast were superb. The room was large, very comfortable and had a lovely patio overlooking the river. The hotel grounds were immaculate and had beautiful views of the hills. It was an easy walk into the town and there were lots of great walks from the door.
Gill
Gill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
A beautiful property with everything you need. The spa was very small but we ended up being the only two people in there from 18:30 till 20:00. The dinner was delicious and breakfast was lovely. The staff were attentive and helpful. A really lovely last minute getaway.