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Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 0EH

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxury Country House Hotel in the Heart of the Lake District

  • Award-Winning Dining Experience

    Indulge in the culinary delights of the 3 AA rosette restaurant offering fresh and delicious food. Start your day with the hotel's award-winning breakfasts featuring homemade preserves.

  • Elegant Accommodation

    Experience luxury in every detail with spacious and individually designed rooms equipped with modern amenities like satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Relax in the charming ambiance of the Grade II Listed house with period features and landscaped gardens.

  • Leisure Activities

    Explore the beauty of Lake Windermere just 400 meters away or enjoy various activities like cycle hire, horse riding, and golf arranged by the hotel. Unwind in the lounges with fresh flowers and antiques, perfect for a relaxing evening.

Book your stay at Hotel Rothay Manor for a memorable Lake District getaway.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly and attentive staff

  • Comfy beds and good food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

52 listed
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls

Services & essentials

  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

512 reviews
9/ 10
I've stayed three times over the past few years. This is a beautiful hotel in a very central location, elegant, cozy, comfortable, immaculate, tastefully decorated. The breakfasts are wonderful and the evening options are just as good if not better. The bar area has a nice fireplace that is great on cold rainy afternoons and evenings. It's a great home base for all points in the Lake District, also easily walkable to anywhere in Ambleside and Rydal. The staff is exceptional and polite, with attention to the specific details of the guests.
CHRISTIAN · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

The guest experience

9.3out of 10
512 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Comfy beds and good food

Worth knowing — High food prices · Poor WiFi connectivity

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff received praise for being friendly and attentive.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Most reviews reflect a very positive overall stay.

  • Location9.7

    Excellent location for exploring the area, highly rated.

  • Room Quality9.3

    Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Food quality praised, but some found it expensive.

  • Cleanliness8.8

    There were some complaints about issues in the bathroom.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Mixed reviews on value; some found the prices high.

  • Amenities8.7

    Some amenities like WiFi were criticized, but overall were acceptable.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

92% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.3512 reviews
  • An elegant and cozy Lake District hotel providing the perfect start and finish to your day.

    9/10

    CHRISTIAN · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “I've stayed three times over the past few years. This is a beautiful hotel in a very central location, elegant, cozy, comfortable, immaculate, tastefully decorated. The breakfasts are wonderful and the evening options are just as good if not better. The bar area has a nice fireplace that is great on cold rainy afternoons and evenings. It's a great home base for all points in the Lake District, also easily walkable to anywhere in Ambleside and Rydal. The staff is exceptional and polite, with attention to the specific details of the guests.”

  • Perfect stay in a stunning location!

    10/10

    iannuzzi · couple · 2026-10-10

  • Lovely romantic break

    9/10

    Rachel · couple · 2026-09-17

    “We stayed here after our wedding in the Lake District and had a wonderful time. Breakfast is great and staff are so friendly. The bath in the lovely suites is great and the addition of sky tv and ability to cast onto the tv meant we could spend lazy evenings in our room.”

  • Hospedagem ok, mas nao especial

    8/10

    Boris · couple · 2026-09-15

    “Quarto confortavel,silencioso, estacionamento muito bom,”

  • Staff were generally poor, need training. Waited 45 minutes for starter at dinner

    5/10

    James · couple · 2026-09-09

    “Tastefully furnished”

  • A little gem in Ambleside

    8/10

    Sally · family with children · 2026-08-31

    “Excellent breakfast with outstanding service from Alistair. The rooms were quiet and the decor was of a high standard. Beds and pillows were very comfortable and the air con was very welcome! Nicely stocked mini bar as well as tea and coffee facilities. Excellent location with close proximity to Ambleside - 5min walk. There were some helpful walk suggestions (nicely illustrated) in the room as well.”

  • اقامة جيدة ولكن السعر مبالغ

    8/10

    MohammedHussain · solo traveller · 2026-08-29

    “الافطار في اليوم الأخير كان ممتاز وموظفي مطعم الإفطار ممتازين”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    kurt · couple · 2026-08-27

    “Staff were great. All were very helpful and friendly.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Karen · couple · 2026-08-23

    “Breakfast was good and plentiful”

  • A great stopover. Good food and delightful staff.

    8/10

    Hugh · solo traveller · 2026-08-22

    “Convenient, convivial”

  • Wonderful place for some recharging time

    9/10

    Stefano · family with children · 2026-08-20

    “Location, food quality, room space and atmosphere”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Jarosław · family with children · 2026-08-08

    “Nice hotel”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    matthew · solo traveller · 2026-08-07

    “Exceptional dining experience. Professional and well trained staff. Updated and modern suites and peaceful terrace.”

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