Nestling in 2 acres of riverside gardens on the edge of picturesque Grasmere village, Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa 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 (9.6)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was friendly, clean and communal areas decorated to a high stand. Spa facilities were good ( hydro pool need to be put on by staff as button wasn’t working) Breakfast was delicious.
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful room, good location, spa lovely, staff exceptional friendly and helpful
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were always so friendly. The hotel has a lovely feel to it.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Amenities of Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Spa
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    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 available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa 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

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa

  • Guests staying at Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa is 1,500 feet from the center of Grasmere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Check-in at Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa on this page.

  • The prices at Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1