Traditional stately home built by Earl of Lonsdale, magnificent views and a unique elegant interior
Our Four Poster Rooms have handcarved King Sized Four Poster Beds, DVD player and hairdryer
Rooms at the side or front have views from the window of the surrounding countryside and fells
Creative romantics or serious fell walkers, there is a side of Grasmere that everyone can love
Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere
A Victorian hunting lodge set in 43 acres of natural and landscaped gardens, now offering luxurious Grasmere hotel accommodation with lounge bars and restaurant
A ten-minute, gentle and scenic walk from Grasmere village brings you to the Forest Side Hotel. At the end of our long winding, tree enclosed drive stands the old Victorian hunting lodge of the earls of Lonsdale. Built in 1853, it is surrounded by 43 acres of both landscaped and natural gardens which are home to all manner of country wild life including badger, deer, red squirrel and of course rabbits. Once inside, you will be greeted by a warm friendly smile, and in cooler weather, an even warmer roaring fire of which there are four regularly lit.
Forest Side Hotel has two large lounges are available for you to relax, de-stress and enjoy a drink, in the company of new friends and old.Our comfortable bar lounge with views of the surrounding fells is the ideal location to sit and enjoy a selection of home cooked foods. The bar menu is constantly updated to offer a choice of starters and main courses, from homemade soup and sandwiches to grilled steak and salad. Forest Side has 33 bedrooms, ranging from our basic non en-suites (ideal for walkers) to our beautiful four poster rooms. Our coach house, with many original features, sits within the grounds and also offers a choice of self-catering apartments.
Rooms Description
Four Poster '` These rooms have a hand carved King Sized Four Poster Bed. Four Poster rooms have a DVD player and hairdryer. En suite with a bath and shower. Superior View '` These rooms have fantastic views with large windows. All Superior view rooms have a DVD player and hairdryer. En suite with either a shower or bath and shower. With a View '` Rooms at the side and front of the hotel with views from the window of the surrounding countryside and fells. Some overlook the back lawn, some the side fields. En suite with a shower or bath and shower. Standard '` En suite rooms either at the rear of the hotel or in the lodge (the old coaching lodge within the grounds of the hotel) En suite with shower. Basic '` Rooms that share a shower room and toilet in the corridor with a maximum of two other rooms. Some basics are situated in the Annex (an extension to the main hotel with its own entrance) or Lodge (the old coaching lodge within the grounds of the hotel).
Specialities
Take advantage of some of our discounts, deals and special offers. Try one of our fabulous Theme breaks. Murder Mystery Weekends 28th-30th November 2008 £150 per person full board. Swing Weekend 12th - 14th December Dinner bed and breakfast £125 per person. Christmas Break 24th December for 3 night full board package, from £235 per person. A traditional celebration of Christmas without the washing up!
Booking info
Standard Price info:
Bed and Breakfast per person per night
Availability
- Please complete booking enquiry form to check availability
- Murder Mystery Weekend Vacancies - 28th - 30th November - Full Board £150 per person
- Swing Weekend Vacancies - 12th - 14th December - Dinner, bed and breakfast £125 per person
Discounts & Deals
- Discounts available for long stays
- Weekend Special - 28th November - 30th November Murder Mystery - Full Board £150 per person 12th Decemeber - 14th December Swing Weekend. A weekend
- Special Offer - Four Nights for Price Three - March, April, May, June
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Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere
Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere
Forest Side
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 9RN
015394 35250
Directions
Travelling from the south Take the M6 to Junction 36. Follow the A591/A65 in the direction of Kendal. Bypass Kendal by staying on the A591. Drive through Windermere, Ambleside and Rydal. As you approach Grasmere go straight across the round about (do NOT turn into Grasmere village) We are about ¾ mile along the A591 on the right, just as the speed limit changes to 30 miles per hour. Travelling for north Take the M6 to junction 40. Take the A66 in the direction of Keswick (North Lakes). At Threlkeld (just passed the White Horse pub) take the B5322 (this is signed for as Windermere and St Johns in the Vale). This will cut off the approach to Keswick and leads onto the A591. Follow the A591 towards Grasmere. We are just past the Swan Hotel on the left hand side and the Church of Our Lady is at the side of our drive.