Forest Side is an attractive, secluded Victorian stately hotel, situated in wooded estate in the Lake District. It is located at Wordsworth's picturesque Grasmere village. Home to wild deer, red squirrels and a badger set.
This traditional stately home built by the Earl of Lonsdale reflects the style and seclusion of the era, and has magnificent views and a unique and elegant interior. The staff make every effort to make Forest Side somewhere to relax and de-stress. Our guests can enjoy walking around our grounds. Holding a much envied position on the lower slopes of Butter Crag, a short stroll down the sweeping private driveway from the hotel itself, lies Grasmere Village, Wordsworths inspiration, from the creative romantic, to the serious fell walker, there is a side of Grasmere that everyone can fall in love with.
Score from 30 reviews
Excellent
7.8/10
Rooms: 33
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Address: Forest Side, Grasmere LA22 9RN 
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Waking up in the morning and seeing deer outside your window. helpful friendly atmosphere. Great value for money. Easy to find, Very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff, excellent, good quality, full English breakfast, comfortable, warm, clean room. Staff very freindly. good choice and well cooked breakfast. The evening meals were excelent. Rooms spotless,. all reviews »
The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was excellent. location of hotel is giving you very good access to the mountains around and village as well.the setting away from the road and the view. Beautiful, peaceful place to stay. Perfect for walkers, reading, writing, painting. Excellent location for exploring the Lake district. Don't be put off by 'basic' in room description- bed was comfy, towels fluffy, water hot, soap nice, tea/coffee always available.The beds were so comfortable - we looked forward to going to sleep!. Location and staff were both excellent. Relaxing atmosphere. I thought the hotel was welcoming and comfortable. I was particularly pleased that following our original booking the hotel accommodated us with a larger room when we had to increase the size of our party. I liked the informality and the friendliness of the staff. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, very important when one is setting out for a day's exploration.excellent breakfasts, seeing badgers and deer. Finding we were upgraded to en suite facilities for no extra cost as the hotel was quiet. site and environment; bistro. The Friendliness of staff. its position. food. The hotel is in a good location and as friendly staff. Warm, welcoming and characterful hotel, in a lovely setting. The staff are polite and helpful and the breakfasts certainly provided the essential fuel for a day's fell-walking :-). location. view from room. I thought the dining room was a little austere for evening dining. Some additional low lighting would have created a more intimate atmosphere.no mobile phone signal. bit noisy rather late one night. the bedding did not fit the bed. soft, worn bed. loud radio/music playing through the meal and breakfast.bed uncomfortable dingy bathroom.
