Rothay Manor
Rothay Manor is a Grade II-listed boutique hotel in Ambleside, offering a blend of Regency charm and contemporary luxury. Our news coverage highlights leadership changes, significant refurbishments—including the addition of eight Pavilion Suites—culinary developments, and business performance updates. The archive reflects Rothay Manor’s ongoing investments in facilities and services, reinforcing its position as a distinguished destination in the Lake District’s hospitality sector.
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Nov- 2023 -3 NovemberLatest News
Rothay Manor hotel appoints new head chef and restaurant manager
The Lake District’s boutique hotel Rothay Manor has announced two key appointments with the arrival of Michelin-star trained head chef, Aaron Lawrence, and award-winning restaurant manager Christopher McCaughran. Leading the new culinary chapter, Lawrence joins from the Samling Hotel, which welcomed a Michelin star and four AA Rosettes during his…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneProperty
Rothay Manor to have new luxury guest wing
Hoteliers and restaurateurs, Jamie and Jenna Shail, have announced the brand-new luxury guest suite concept called The Pavilion, at Rothay Manor in the Lake District, Ambleside. The couple collaborated with principal architect, Ben Cunliffe, owner of Cumbrian architectural practice BCA, which “specialises in designing innovative, elegant, sustainable architecture” to create…
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Jan- 2021 -27 JanuaryOpinion
Brexit, Employment & Hospitality
Since the results of the 2016 referendum were finalised and our departure from the European Union was set in motion the hospitality sector has experienced considerable difficulties recruiting and retaining staff. The UK’s hospitality sector employs in excess of 3 million people, and of those it is estimated that around…
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Mar- 2020 -19 MarchCoronavirus
COMMENT: Are we meant to be open or not?
On Monday the Chancellor announced a raft of measures to be applauded and he gave a commitment to do “whatever it takes” to deal with the crisis we all find ourselves in. Businesses across the country are reeling, and that sort of reassurance was needed, but the devil is in…
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Oct- 2017 -24 OctoberHotels
The Good Hotel Guide 2018 announces new ‘This Year’s Discoveries’
The Good Hotel Guide 2018: Great Britain & Ireland has highlighted its top 10 hotels in 16 categories as part of its annual ‘This Year’s Discoveries’ supplement. The properties which are recognised in the guide fall under the categories of Romantic, Spas, Seaside, Restaurants-with-rooms, Dog-friendly, Country House, Gardens, Rooms with…
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Feb- 2016 -8 FebruaryProperty
Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant acquired for £2.4m
Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant in the Lake District has been acquired from an asking price of £2.4m. The 19-bedroom, which features a Regency era façade, was purchased by Jamie and Jenna Shell who also own an upmarket ski chalet business at Courchevel near Meribel in the French Alps. Haydn…
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