We stayed at Rothay Manor for 2 nights in the Loughrigg Suite. This suite is in a separate building across the car park. While the suite was very spacious, it is of 70's or early 80's vintage, is outdated and smelled like a bad Holiday Inn. (It's a bad sign when you see a Glade air freshener on the shelf... more

The Rothay Manor is a wonderful hotel in a beautiful setting. A bit pricey, but a classic case of getting what you pay for. We did not see any other place in the area that we would have preferred to stay at, but we saw a huge number that made us thankful to be where we were. We stayed 4... more

I stayed here with my wife and 1 yr old daughter for a long weekend and its hard to think of any criticisms. Staff were all really helpful and happy to sort out any specific requests (e.g. well cooked veg for my daughter to eat). The lounges are very relaxing and a great place to enjoy the afternoon tea. Room... more

Left the kids at home & thoroughly enjoyed the break to recharge. We stayed for 2 nights 25/26 Nov 06 in a Superior room - these are all at the front on the 1st floor, with balconies. The hotel had great character dating back to 1825. Excellent location - easy to walk into the centre of Ambleside and quick to... more

We have just returned from an excellent 2 night break which we took to" re-charge our batteries "for the rest of the summer season.We are in the tourist industry and needed a break to help us unwind and we could not have picked a better place.It is just set back from the road but so peaceful and relaxing in the... more

Please don't tell everyone about this jewel in the Lake District or we may never be able to get a room again! We have stayed so many times we have probably sampled all of the rooms. Julia and rest of the staff will give a warm welcome. Good food and very comfortable. more

My husband and I spent a weekend at this hotel and decided to treat ourselves and stay in one of the luxury suites in the grounds of the hotel. According to their website the suite had extra privacy because of the location. However, the room faces the carpark and it would have benefitted from some voile or blinds at the... more

The Rothay Manor Hotel is in a superb setting - beautiful gardens and as someone else pointed out, its a very nice building. We stayed in the Wansfell Suite - it's a private lodge out in the gardens, with its own front door, a tiny hallway, and a parking space of your own. There was a table and chairs at... more

I chose this hotel when I proposed to my girlfriend and it turned out to be an excellent choice. This hotel is one of those places where you relax and unwind fully within 10 minutes of arriving, its setting is just so beautiful. It is just a short walk to Ambleside, which means that its well positioned, quiet and tranquil.... more