Rothay Manor, Grade II listed country house in Ambleside, England.
Rothay Manor is a Regency country house built in 1835 with cast iron verandas and balconies, located within landscaped gardens near Lake Windermere. The building holds 16 bedrooms and three suites and operates as a hotel while retaining its original architectural form.
The manor was built in 1835 by John Crosfield, a merchant from Liverpool, and initially called Rothay Bank before Sir George Mills McKay bought it in the early 1900s. Its conversion to a hotel in 1936 marked a significant shift in how the building was used.
The name comes from the nearby Rothay River, which flows through the valley and shapes the local landscape. Visitors can see how the building fits into the garden setting and is used by both residents and guests who come to stay here.
The hotel sits in a quiet setting with access to garden grounds and nearby walking trails around the lake. Visitors should note that as a historic property, rooms and hallways can sometimes be smaller than modern hotels.
The building is under strict historic protection, meaning every change to the exterior or interior structure requires special approval. This ensures that any hotel updates remain interwoven with the original details from 1835.
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