"Just returned from a short stay at this hotel which we have stayed at a few times over last few years. It is a small hotel in the Lake District not too far from the small town centre of Ambleside and also within easy walking distance of the very tip of Windermere Lake in the other direction. Even though you cannot see the lake from the hotel you can walk to the shops, cafes and restaurants. What we like about this hotel is the excellent food in the restaurant. Headed by Rowan produce what possibly be my absolute favourite starter and main course. I hope that while he has to change the menu regularly that he would consider leaving the lobster tail starter and the monk fish main course. He was so kind to cook us a special main course that was not on the menu during our stay just for us.Many thanks. We enjoyed that immensely. We returned to this hotel just for the food alone. Here hopefully to returning again in the next few months. Also not to forget all the staff who were extremely helpful and friendly"

"We recently stayed at the Rothay Manor Hotel and ate in their Rowan Restaurant. We had a 3 course a’ la carte meal one evening and ate from the bar menu the other evening The food was superb beautifully presented and the flavours were excellent. Attention to detail and service we could not fault. We eat out a great deal and this meal was up there with the very best we have tasted. Will definitely be returning."

"Called in for Sunday lunch with our dog. Made a table up for us in a lovely spot looking out onto the garden. Young waiter was very helpful at the start, but think he then finished his shift. Starter delivered timely as was the main course, but then we seemed to be forgotten, waited around 30 minutes for our plates to be taken away, ordered our dessert and I had to ask where it was, it was sat waiting for it to be brought to us. The food that we ordered was outstanding, it's just a real shame that the service let the experience down."

"Lovely stay !!! Beautiful hotel in a great location. The room was very spacious and felt luxurious. We also had the Sunday dinner which was outstanding would go back just for that. Staff were very attentive, polite and professional. Only let down was shower being a wet room."

"A gorgeous discovery in Ambleside. Walking distance from the tip of the shore and equally a quick stroll into the town centre. We stayed in a dog friendly room with hot tub. A charming space with direct outdoor access. We also had diner at Rowan which was delicious - we ate from the à la carte menu and my (fussy eater) husband enjoyed his meal. A full and extensive wine list also available. Every member of staff was polite, attentive and warm. We have stayed in a variety of hotels around Windermere and Ambleside and would out this top of the list for luxury, atmosphere, accessibility and overall experience. It hits the right tone of indulgent without being flashy. If you appreciate history, design, inventive food and great wines and want to bring your dog along for the ride then this is the one. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back."