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 particularly 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 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff on greeting. Large comfortable room and bathroom. Complimentary gin and tonic was a nice touch.
  • Kristina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed for one night and were pleasantly surprised with a free room upgrade. The view was absolutely stunning, and the room was beautifully decorated and the bed so comfortable. The staff were extremely welcoming and made us feel right at...
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was excellent at the hotel. The complimentary drinks were very good too. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I would give 5 stars to all of those things.
  • Bell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed for one night, the room was excellent with amazing views of the surrounding hills from the balcony. The bed was extremely comfortable, and everything you needed was provided in the room, along with complimentary Gin and Tonics. Would...
  • Jenyon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Done to early then warmed up and overdone some of the food was cold.
  • Lindsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spa was small but well finished. We enjoyed spending an hour there. The room was lovely and the bed was very comfy. The balcony over looking the stream was nice especially to sit out and enjoy the complementary him and tonic that was...
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff and room were excellent. Thanks for the free upgrade to a suite? Spa was a nice touch at the end of a days walking. Only downside was the website said they have an EV charger which turned out to be a 3pin socket on the wall outside. Not the...
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable and clean hotel in a perfect location to visit Grasmere and surrounding areas. Plenty of parking. Staff are friendly and helpful. Spa access is included with stay. Lots of choice for breakfast. Food is delicious. Hotel grounds are...
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great situation very near centre of Grasmere. Very comfortable. Charge for parking as I booked through your company was a bit much. Parking was not at a premium.
  • Dominic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cute and finished to a high standard. Great staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    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 possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £10 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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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