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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels | Hotel in Ambleside

| 8.8 (1059 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  39 Guests
Grasmere Hotel | Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Hotel in Grasmere, Ambleside

Nestling in 2 acres of riverside gardens on the edge of picturesque Grasmere village, Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is a 4-star hotel with a stylish Four AA Silver Stars and 2 AA-Rosette restaurant, stunning designer rooms and a riverside spa. Each luxurious room features a flat-screen satellite TV and a sleek bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes. All rooms have views over the nearby fells. Overlooking the hotel gardens, the stylish Garden Restaurant at Rothay Garden provides award-winning food, using local, seasonal produce. A generous Lakeland breakfast is served each morning. Riverside Spa offers guests an exclusive facility including Hydrospa, a Herbal Pine Sauna, Aromatherapy Room and a Reflexology Walk. In the English Lake District, Rothay Garden Hotel was built in 1856 and is a short walk from Grasmere’s lake. Rydal Water is just 1.5 miles away and Ambleside, Windermere and Kendal are within easy reach.

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is located in Ambleside.

This 16 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Hot Tub, Kitchen, View, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1059 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Ambleside and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 16 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Ambleside. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Heating
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Sauna
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Hot tub
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Locker rooms
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Adults only
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Concierge
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Kindly note the hotel does not have a elevator. parking charged at £10 per night, payable on arrival.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.1
Location:
9.53
Staff:
8.98
Facilities:
8.61
Comfort:
9.15
Cleanliness:
9.08
Tom
Oct 9, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Beautiful property and very nice spa. Food is excellent
Negative: The bath needs freshening. The grout around the shower and floor needs replacing as mildew stains were present
Summary: Wonderful, peaceful location beside the lovely river
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Classic Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Classic Double Room

Internet

Internet facilities
Classic Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Classic Superior Double Room

Internet

Internet facilities
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Internet

Internet facilities
Deluxe Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Superior Double Room

Internet

Internet facilities
Luxury Double Room
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Luxury Double Room

Internet

Internet facilities
Double Lodge Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Double Lodge Room

View

View, Mountain view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor
Lodge Suite
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 50 m2
2 Sofa bed Bed
Lodge Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe, Shower, Bath

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Oven, Microwave, Dining table, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Coffee machine, Kitchenware

Living Area

Seating area, Desk, Sofa

General

Ironing facilities, Private entrance, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room

View

View, Mountain view

Services

Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed
Vacation Home
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed
Vacation Home

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe, Shower, Bath

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Oven, Microwave, Dining table, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Coffee machine, Kitchenware

Living Area

Seating area, Desk, Sofa

General

Ironing facilities, Private entrance, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room

View

View, Mountain view

Services

Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Lodge Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Lodge Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe

General

Ironing facilities, Private entrance, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Deluxe Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe, Bath

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Seating area, Desk, Sofa

General

Ironing facilities, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Junior Suite with Terrace
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe, Bath

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

View

View, Garden view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Junior Suite with Balcony
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Junior Suite with Balcony

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Conditioner, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Towels, Slippers, Shampoo, Bath or shower, Private bathroom, Walk-in shower, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Bathrobe, Bath

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Key access, Trash cans, Smoke alarm, Heating

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at property?

Check-in time for Grasmere hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, this Grasmere hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the Grasmere hotel starts from $266 per night with includes Accessibility, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Breakfast, Hot Tub, Kitchen, View, Balcony/Terrace, EV Charge Station, Restaurant, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Spa, Entertainment, Internet, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Heating, Parking with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Grasmere hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Grasmere hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.