A white-rendered Regency villa set back from the Rothay river on the edge of Ambleside, the building that houses Rothay Manor was constructed around 1825 and carries the restrained symmetry of its period — a full-width first-floor balcony with wrought-iron balustrading, ranked sash windows with black-painted surrounds, and multiple chimneys suggesting the warren of reception rooms within. The surrounding mature woodland, visible in deep green behind the roofline, gives it the feeling of a private house that happened to become a hotel rather than a hospitality project imposed upon the landscape. The interiors maintain that domestic register throughout. The sitting room is papered in a full-repeat floral — William Morris in spirit if not strictly in attribution — with herringbone oak flooring, wing-back chairs in tobacco tweed, and a white marble fireplace dressed with a simple arched mirror. The dining room takes a quieter approach: sage-grey panelling, dark oak pedestal tables, leather and printed-fabric chairs, and a tiered glass chandelier that introduces just enough contemporary inflection without unsettling the room's Georgian proportions. Bedrooms vary in character between schemes — one wrapped in a blush scenic toile with a painted stone chimneypiece and dusty-pink velvet armchairs on castors, another in a Cole and Son-style botanical print with a painted four-poster and a tufted leather ottoman at its foot. Taken together, the effect is less country-house hotel formula than considered accumulation, each room assembled with genuine affection for English decorative tradition.

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Rothay Manor Hotel & Rowan Restaurant, sits on the outskirts of Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District. The original Regency style building dates from the 1830s and oozes character & homely charm. Following sympathetic internal renovations and upgrades the hotel boasts modern, stylish, spacious ensuite rooms designed with your comfort and relaxation. 4 stars facilities are complimented by the warm and friendly atmosphere. The Pavilion building in the hotel grounds houses 8 Junior suites, all rooms enjoy Sky TV, mini fridges, safes, hospitality tray and free wifi. Deep baths, fluffy towels and bathrobes are sure to help ease the aches and pains - 2 rooms feature private hot tubs. The spacious lounges and sunny terrace are the perfect place to relax. Our Rowan Restaurant is open every evening serving Cumbrian inspired dishes. 8 Dog friendly bedrooms are available so your canine can enjoy some pampering as well, the boot room and dog shower is available for muddy paws.