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Rothay Manor Hotel
Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Rothay Manor is a country-house hotel in Ambleside at the head of Windermere, gardens, fine dining, and Lake District walks from a Relais & Châteaux address.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 1936
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
About Rothay Manor Hotel
- Rothay Manor, a Regency-era house in Ambleside originally named Rothay Bank, was built around 1835 for Liverpool merchant John Crosfield according to Wikipedia.
- The house became a hotel in 1936 and remains a country-house retreat in England's Lake District, holding AA Four Red Stars for 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 269 sq ft (25 m²).
History
Rothay Manor is a Regency-era house in Ambleside, in England's Lake District, built around the 1830s - Wikipedia dates it to 1835, originally named 'Rothay Bank' and built for the Liverpool merchant John Crosfield.
The house became a hotel in 1936 and remains a country-house retreat in the heart of Cumbria.
The setting
2.3 miles from Loughrigg Fell peak. 6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Rowan — Restaurant · Modern British, with European and Asian influences · Chef Simon Ulph
Experiences
- Rothay Rambles walking guides — Walking guides in the bedrooms with five routes, tried and tested by the owners, showcasing Ambleside's famous and hidden spots.
- Afternoon tea — Refined afternoon tea served Monday to Saturday, with sweet and savoury delights and fine tea.
- Sunday roast lunch — Traditional Sunday Roast prepared by the Head Chef with locally sourced ingredients.
Amenities
- Garden-facing terrace
- Afternoon tea, Monday to Saturday
- Sunday roast lunch
- Dedicated dog washroom
- Eight dog-friendly rooms
Awards
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
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