“excellent hotel, location, food & service in Ambleside”

the room was excellent with views across the garden. the bathroom was huge & the shower had plenty of hot water. the staff were both friendly & helpful. the food both in the evening & at breakfast was superb, & the service spot on. free parking. highly recommended.

Amazing place. Peaceful. Great staff. Fantastic breakfast.

Really pretty property, and lovely staff! There are cheaper accommodations around (where we also stayed) but this was definitely worth the extra spend. Highly recommend.

“The guys at front desk were amazing and went out theit way to help us”

The decor the rooms and breakfast

“Unfortunately we only stayed two nights, next time we will stay longer.”

From the minute we arrived Rothay Manor exceeded our expectations, lovely friendly staff and beautiful grounds and building.

5min walk from Ambleside city center Breakfast room

“Stunning hotel, peaceful and relaxing!”

Breakfast was superb! Room was beautiful and spacious, with a great terrace to enjoy the lovely weather. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay with our baby. The dinner at Rowan was unbelievable! The vibe of the hotel is so peaceful with stunning grounds. It's a very short drive into town or neighbouring areas.

“Excellent staff especially during breakfast time, nothing too much trouble for them made us feel welcome from start to f”

Great location for Ambleside

“Sadly not the special stay looking for . Will not return and cannot recommend it .”

Very disappointing stay. I booked Rothay Manor as a birthday treat for my husband and told the hotel in advance, but there was no acknowledgement of the occasion at dinner or during the stay. The room was also disappointing. The view was of the fire escape and extractor pipes, there was noise from downstairs, and the loo made an extremely loud foghorn-like noise when flushed. The main issue was the service. The staff member we dealt with most often was unwelcoming and at times rude, including during our birthday dinner. We were seated next to a loud group, my husband was cramped by a pot plant, and we felt uncomfortable enough after his interaction to leave after one course and not eat or drink at the hotel again. A different staff member was helpful when my husband raised the issue, and two drinks plus the dinner service charge were removed, which we appreciated. However, the overall experience fell well below expectations. I emailed the hotel afterwards. They acknowledged receipt and said someone would respond, but ten days later I have had no substantive reply. Sadly, not the special stay we had hoped for, and we would not return.

“A firm favourite in the Lake District”

The Rothay Manor Hotel is a favourite of ours. The rooms are comfortable and sumptuously decorated and styled from a glorious bygone era. Our room, Colwith, had a large balcony overlooking the glorious gardens and the fells. The staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. They danced the fine line between formal service and familiarity with ease. The chef, Simon Ulph, appeared at your table to sauce the meat dishes. He brought a sense of personality to his exquisite food. We ate both the tasting and à la carte menus. Every dish was carefully crafted and beautifully presented. The array of flavours danced across the tongue and delighted the palate.

Food and service ‘amazing’

“Wedding anniversary treat”

The attention to detail is quite extraordinary. Everything is good quality especially the food. The decor is lovely and the staff really friendly. We have been going for around 25 years and always so happy t9 gp back.

Clean and welcoming

We stayed for two nights. A property that felt luxurious from the moment you enter the grounds. However, the real stars of the show that made our stay so special were the staff - the best of any hotel we've stayed at. They were warm and friendly from the get-go and had a genuine desire to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The people who work at Rothay Manor are the real embodiment of the culture the owners have obviously tried to create. Every interaction with the staff left us in a more positive mood. In particular, the level of service provided by Sam on the reception went above and beyond in ensuring a phenomenal stay. We can't wait to come back.

“Beautiful but definitely a luxury”

Beautiful and a great location

A beautiful property really close to the centre of Ambleside - From the moment we arrived we were looked after by the wonderful staff. The room was beautiful and so relaxing and the ambiance in the bar and restaurant was fantastic. Special mention to Issac, behind the bar who went out of his way to make sure we had a wonderful evening, but really thank you to all the staff who made our stay so special- we’ll be back!

“A very relaxing couple of days”

The breakfast was great, ample hot and cold food. The mail meals were excellent, good choices and all meals were well served. Staff had good knowledge of food, wine and facilities. The garden was spectacular, a joy to relax in.

“Amazing staff”

Everything

Excellent location to explore the glorious Lake District. Spent a day with Martyn from Embr.bike exploring the countryside on e-bike. Superb day out on the bike open to all levels, with easy or challenging terrains.

Comfy beds, quiet and loved the styling