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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 king beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Airody
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was quiet. Short walk to Grasmere and short drive to Ambleside and Windermere
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food at the restaurant was fabulous Lovely gardens
  • Airody
    United States of America United States of America
    Well kept and very responsive front desk. Dinner availability was very convenient
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The start to finish for our holiday was excellent, staff were professional, courteous and friendly facilities excellent, thank you for a lovely stay
  • Allison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The restaurant location, the quality of food and fabulous customer service
  • Eddie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location,friendly staff ,excellent breakfast.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was friendly, clean and communal areas decorated to a high stand. Spa facilities were good ( hydro pool need to be put on by staff as button wasn’t working) Breakfast was delicious.
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful room, good location, spa lovely, staff exceptional friendly and helpful
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were always so friendly. The hotel has a lovely feel to it.
  • Tricilla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Excellent facilities, lovely/friendly staff. Lovely balcony overlooking hills and gardens.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Amenities of Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £10 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note the hotel does not have a elevator. Parking charged at £10 per night, payable on arrival.

The spa is closed from 6th January to 27th January 2025.

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.

FAQs about Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

  • Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels on this page.

  • Room options at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
  • Guests staying at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte
  • The prices at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is 1,500 feet from the center of Grasmere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.