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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Shurbutt
United States United States
This was a quiet setting, gorgeous landscaping and a superb dining area that allowed one to enjoy the bucolic setting. Also great food and divine cheese souffle
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location of the hotel as a whole, on the outskirts of Grasmere and surrounded by Lakeland scenery, is superb. Our bed was comfortable. Our bathroom had both a bath and a shower. Daily visits from the room-servicing team were discrete,...
Kristen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All staff we encountered were very friendly and hospitable. We also enjoyed the lovely garden and the variety of seating areas scattered around to enjoy it. Spa was a treat after a long day of walking. Close proximity to the village and many...
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good location, friendly staff, bed very confortable
Alexandra
United States United States
We stayed in the lodge, which is a separate building from the hotel. This place was huge--two comfortable bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, sharing a big kitchen and living room with amazing views of a stream, garden, and the mountains beyond....
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, tasty breakfast and a lovely spa that we ended up having to ourselves.
Eli
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Meals were pretty good - staff was lovely - restaurant very pleasant -
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything. Very clean and comfortable and the spa was amazing.
Margaret
United States United States
The room was lovely, clean and had a beautiful view. The spa was a nice addition but we did not spend a lot of time there and would in the future. Very nice breakfast.
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location just a short walk from Grassmere Town. Lovely views. Very nice gardens.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British

Amenities of Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

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
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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.
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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.

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.

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