Forest Side Hotel

Name: Forest Side Hotel
Address: Forest Side, Grasmere, GB

9.0Excellent59 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

Forest Side · Grasmere

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Breakfast
Daily housekeeping
Accessible
Terrace

About this place

Unique Victorian Stately Home Forest Side, a secluded Victorian stately hotel nestled in the Lake District, offers a unique experience in a wooded estate. The traditional stately home, once owned by the Earl of Lonsdale, exudes elegance and charm, reflecting the era's style and seclusion. Magnificent Views and Tranquil Setting Surrounded by wild deer, red squirrels, and a badger set, Forest Side boasts stunning views and a tranquil ambiance. Guests can unwind and de-stress in the midst of nature, with the staff dedicated to ensuring a relaxing stay. Ideal Location for Exploring Conveniently located near Grasmere village, guests can explore the picturesque surroundings and enjoy leisurely walks in the estate grounds. Whether seeking creative inspiration or outdoor adventures, Forest Side offers a perfect retreat for all. Book your stay at Forest Side for a serene getaway amidst Victorian elegance and natural beauty.

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3 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Standard Double Room 15 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Double Room 25 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 35 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast

Services

Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Forest Side, Grasmere, United Kingdom
0.8 km from the center of Grasmere

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

9.059 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 59 reviews.

Cleanliness8.5

Service9.0

Location9.6

Room quality8.5

Amenities9.0

Value for money8.0

Food and drink9.5

Violet
Canada · Couple · October 2026
10.0
“We will remember our stay here always.”
+Beautiful surroundings. Staff was very professional. The welcome sweet delivered to the room was a lovely surprise.We had the 8 course meal and it was the most memorable of our 17 day vacation. Our personalized menus including attention to an allergy was outstanding. There was a billing error on our final bill which was handled quickly and professionally to our satisfaction.
Beth
United States · Couple · September 2026
10.0
“One of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in.”
+Absolutely gorgeous property and gorgeous rooms.
−There was nothing I didn’t love about this hotel.
Jonathan
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
8.0
“A beautiful hotel, wonderful food (needs a la carte menu for dinner) bathrooms could be better”
+The hotel and gardens were beautiful as was the location. Breakfast and dinner were superb as were the drinks, great barman and restaurant staff, barman always attentive and friendly. Room was stylishly decorated. Choice for breakfast superb including traditional Cumbrian English breakfast, the best smoked salmon ever with scrambled egg and muffin, roasted Shiitake with poached eggs and prosciutto crudo. Dinner was also incredible with choice of 8 or 4 course set menu, we had the 8 course menu and it was wonderful (but it was £150/person ... to be expected for a Michelin restaurant).
−The bathroom was particularly small, no dedicated shower or bidè, had to climb into bath for a shower or to clean after using the toilet, my partner has knee problems and climbing into the bath is not easy. We were not informed by the hotel or Booking.com that there was only 1 restaurant in the hotel and this had to be booked for evening meals in advance of arrival, when we arrived early afternoon the restaurant was fully booked so we had no choice but to eat out after a long drive. We also didn't know that the restaurant only offered two set menu options 4 and 8 courses and no a la carte menu, prices not easy to find and £150/person for the 8 course menu, a wonderful meal but not something you want every night, I think this should be looked at to accomodate hotel residents so that a smaller but equally high quality option could be available. Reception staff could be a little bit more friendly in their demeanor, they were very professional but were not welcoming like the bar and restaurant staff. No safe in the room was a negative, this is a high end hotel with a fine dining restaurant worth dressing up for and like in other similar hotels a safe should be provided for valuable ite
Johan
Sweden · Couple · August 2026
10.0
“One of the best tasting menues ever!”
Nicholas
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
10.0
“Outstanding in every way”
+Location, food, staff, room
−Nothing
Gillian
United Kingdom · Couple · July 2026
10.0
+We had a lovely room was it was beautiful with a balcony over looking the gardens with a great view. We did the 8 course tasting menu and the food was 5 star absolutely delicious.
−Nothing
Elizabeth
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2026
9.0
“Fantastic place!”
+Friendly staff, beautiful property and great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
−Nothing
James
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
10.0
“Great location. Beautiful property. Excellent food.”
+Very helpful staff, who were more than willing to organise an early breakfast on one morning of our stay.
Seb
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2026
10.0
“Great hotel and staff in a fantastic location”
+Amazing staff and service. Food is incredible
−Generally all great. It’s pricey but you get a lot of nice experience for your money
Ryan
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2026
9.0
“Lovely place to stay before Fred 2026”
+Cozy, clean and full of character
−A bit noisy at night with doors banging and floors creaking.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

3 room types

Standard Double Room

Superior Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews