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A charming country retreat in the heart of the Lake District

When your backdrop is the magnificent Lake District, you’re hard-pressed to leave an impression. But Rothay Manor in Ambleside manages to do this effortlessly. This luxurious Cumbrian escape steals your heart from the moment you arrive with both its charming country house setting and its views of the rugged fells beyond. 

Each of Rothay Manor’s rooms and suites is individually designed in chic country style. Sumptuous beds, cosy dressing gowns and comfortable seating areas make you feel right at home, as do the bright and airy lounges downstairs, complete with squishy sofas and crackling fires. Relax over a decadent afternoon tea of finger sandwiches and homemade scones. Grab a snack from the bar, or plan your Lake District adventures over a delicious meal in the hotel’s award-winning restaurant. The friendly staff are always on hand to help with in-the-know recommendations, and with any little ones and dogs you may have in tow. 
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When you’re ready to experience what Ambleside and the wider Lake District have to offer, there’s a dizzying array of activities to enjoy. Fell walking comes top of the list, but the hotel is also a short distance from iconic Lake Windermere, as well as picturesque villages, literary museums, historic houses and tranquil gardens. Decisions, decisions. 
 

Enjoy your stay!


23 Rooms |  2 Floors |  1 Restaurant | 

4.8 /5

313 reviews

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Adventure and Activity

Country

Country House Hotel

Fine

Fine Dining

Pet

Pet Friendly

Rothay Manor

Give a dog a room

Well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed at Rothay Manor. With several dog-friendly rooms, your four-legged friend is set to enjoy the hotel’s creature comforts as much as you. What’s more, the surrounding fells, lakes and tarns make the perfect canine playground. Take to the hills, then rinse off muddy paws in the hotel’s dedicated dog washroom before drying your pooch with Ruff and Tumble dressing gowns. Dogs are welcome in the drawing room, and in the snug Brathay Room if you’d like their company for dinner. 

 
Rothay Manor

A chef for all seasons

Dining at Rothay Manor comes courtesy of executive chef, Aaron Lawrence – whose varied menus are designed to please. Taking inspiration from the wild local landscape, Aaron crafts plates that showcase the best of local, seasonal ingredients. Meat is sourced from Lake District Farmers, seasonal fruit from the Lyth Valley and lobster from Ulverston. The a la carte menú is complimented by the All Day Dining menu, with such staples as fish linguine, or a seasonal meat pie, alongside light bites such as soup and sandwiches.

 
Lake District

Adventures in Ambleside

Rothay Manor is a rare thing: a boutique hotel with lakes, mountains, forests and culture on its doorstep. Learn to sail on beautiful Lake Windermere, tackle the region’s famous fells (with or without a local guide), or spy shy red deer amidst the wildflowers of ancient forests. There’s also indoor rock climbing and outdoor mountain biking, horse riding on windswept beaches, and sustainable foraging in spring and autumn. If you’re in a more poetic mood, see Wordsworth’s original manuscripts in the Wordsworth Museum, or wander round Hilltop, the charming former home of Beatrix Potter.

 
Jamie and Jenna Shail

Independent Minds: Jamie & Jenna Shail

Long drawing ramblers and dog walkers to its poet-praised landscape of rugged fells, soaring peaks, and twinkling tarns, the Lake District is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for back-to-nature breaks in the UK – though has been a little on the ‘rough and ready’ side, until now. The recently renovated, Grade II-listed Rothay Manor is bringing country chic to the Lakes’ camping and ‘pubs with rooms’ scene, putting the picturesque village of Ambleside firmly on the map for boutique hotel lovers. Husband and wife hoteliers, Jamie and Jenna Shail, have created a relaxed, ‘put your feet up’ atmosphere for guests to luxuriate in the Lakes – think crackling fires, free-standing bathtubs, and impossible-to-leave beds.

 

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Superior Room


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1 Bedroom Suite


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Garden Suite with Hot Tub


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Pavilion Junior Suite


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Pavilion Garden Suite


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Pavilion Junior Suite with Balcony


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Ratings

Quality Assured

Mystery Inspected

Global Rating

4.8 /5

4.8

313 reviews

INVITED Rating

4.9 /5
4.5 /5
Tripadvisor score 4.5

4.5

959 reviews

INVITED Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel


5

Great hotel, lovely rooms and the evening meal was fantastic.

Easy walk into Ambleside or to the jetty, for a boat across the lake.

By David Feb ’24 Trip Type Couple


5

Hotel, room and food excellent .... weather indifferent

Ambiance, service and food in the restaurant

By Rod Oct ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Fantastic hospitality

Very impressed with the Pavillion Garden Suite, the hospitality of all staff and of course the fantastic dining!

By Greg Sep ’23 Trip Type Couple


Rothay Manor, United Kingdom

4.9

(based on 10 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel


5

Great hotel, lovely rooms and the evening meal was fantastic.

Easy walk into Ambleside or to the jetty, for a boat across the lake.

By David Feb ’24 Trip Type Couple


5

Hotel, room and food excellent .... weather indifferent

Ambiance, service and food in the restaurant

By Rod Oct ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Fantastic hospitality

Very impressed with the Pavillion Garden Suite, the hospitality of all staff and of course the fantastic dining!

By Greg Sep ’23 Trip Type Couple


4

We loved the setting and the region.

The afternoon tea was perfect.

By Bengt Sep ’23 Trip Type Friends


5

Delightful

Lovely hotel in a delightful setting. large, comfortable room and public areas.

By Roger Jun ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Luxurious hotel , excellent food and attentive staff

Dinner was fabulous. We loved perusing the menus in the garden over pre-dinner drinks and appetisers. Dinner itself was outstanding. The carefully chosen dishes, the presentation and the 'introduction' to each course by the staff, made this a special experience.

By Fiona Jun ’23 Trip Type Business


5

excellent hotel service and food

staff friendly and efficient

By Michael Jun ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

We didn't want to leave

Rothay Manor is very handily situated for a short walk to Lake Windermere or into the small town of Ambleside - we were given an upgrade to one of the garden suites in their newly built and very sympathetic extension. The sitting area was delightful and the bathroom was beautifullly designed - we had Read more[SPLIT]Read lessa couple of rainy days and so we very much appreciated how comfortable & cosy the room was. We also thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience - we ate dinner in the restaurant on two occasions and the food was excellent - good high end cooking. All the staff were efficient and friendly - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in spite of the weather, we would definitely recommend and we will stay again.

By Iris Apr ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Just perfect....

What a find and we've already booked to come here again. An absolute gem for wonderful hospitality, excellent food, luxurious rooms all within walking distance of some absolute beautiful scenary. Just book it. You will not be dissapointed!

By Pendle Jan ’23 Trip Type Couple


5

Lovely hotel! Great location. Fabulous breakfast. Helpful welcoming staff!

Breakfast was a treat. Staff helpful, knowledgeable and friendly

By Greg Oct ’22 Trip Type Couple


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Rothay Manor

Rothay Bridge

Ambleside

LA22 0EH

England

United Kingdom

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