Rothay Garden Hotel

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“A charming riverside country house hotel set in picturesque gardens just outside Grasmere. Luxurious rooms are bright and contemporary, the best-featuring balconies with river views. The purpose-built spa is an indulgent extra and dinners are an extravagant four-course affair.”

Hotel review

With its large gardens, small spa and well-regarded restaurant, this country-house style hotel on the outskirts of pretty Grasmere, makes a welcome retreat while still being close to the centre of things. The primary big draw of this hotel is its huge garden; perfect for idling away time over coffee and the papers, or a glass of wine and a book, and with views to the fells, too. The second is its location on the edge of postcard-pretty Grasmere: close enough to stroll to the centre – or Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage - but far enough away to avoid the crowds. And as there’s a small spa overlooking the garden, you might not feel like walking anywhere! The handsome slate-and-white-render building, originally a Victorian villa, has been smoothly modernised to offer smartly contemporary bedrooms with bold feature wallpapers, velvet-covered chairs and silky cushions in bright, jewel colours. Calm and uncluttered, the best rooms – with balconies or patios - overlook either the gardens or the small stream that borders the hotel. The main public rooms are similarly contemporary and understated with a light-filled conservatory dining-room overlooking the garden. Evening meals are quite a highlight – and quite formal, too, so you might want to dress up – while service throughout the hotel is warmly professional.

Helen Pickles

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • A country house set in pretty gardens just outside Grasmere. Close enough to the sights but away from the crowds.

  • Total relaxation

    • With its location just outside Grasmere, plus lovely little spa and gardens, relaxation is guaranteed.

  • Foodies

    • Food at Rothay Garden Hotel is a highlight. Its award winning four course dinner is not to be missed.

  • Sailing

    • Hire a boat and take a relaxing sail across Grasmere Lake or enjoy a cruise around Lake Windermere.

  • Other Activities

    • Take a stroll down to Grasmere to browse the local shops and stop in a tea room

  • Sights nearby

    • William Wordsworth’s homes at Dove Cottage, Grasmere, & Rydal Mount, Rydal

  • Great walks

    • Find lovely walks through the fells starting straight from the property

  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome in the ground floor Riverside Suites.

  • Restrictions on children

    • Children over 5 are welcome but the feel is adult

  • Wellbeing

  • Romantic

  • Quiet

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Luxury

  • Contemporary

  • Disabled access

  • Village

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Riverside

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    30 rooms in this hotel

  • Garden

    On a sunny day, treat yourself to afternoon tea in the beautiful gardens.

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome in the ground floor Riverside Suites.

  • Restrictions on children

    Children over 5 are welcome but the feel is adult

  • Hot Tub

    A Hydrospa with lovely riverside views

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Wifi

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Sailing

    • Hire a boat and take a relaxing sail across Grasmere Lake or enjoy a cruise around Lake Windermere.

  • Other Activities

    • Take a stroll down to Grasmere to browse the local shops and stop in a tea room

  • Sights nearby

    • William Wordsworth’s homes at Dove Cottage, Grasmere, & Rydal Mount, Rydal

  • Great walks

    • Find lovely walks through the fells starting straight from the property

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