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Forest Side Hotel  

Forest Side, Grasmere, Lake District, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RN






Room Prices:starting from: £50.00
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Hotel Description:

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.
Room Information:
Single Room
Small en suite room with limited views
Number of Beds:1
Double Room
Double room with one double bed situated in the annex with separate entrance. Shares toilet and shower in corridor with another two single rooms.
Number of Beds:1
Family Room
A Family room with one double and one single bed with with views over the surrounding country side. One of the family rooms has got room to put a travel cot. Forest Side is a no smoking hotel
Number of Beds:2
Twin Room
Basic room with washbasin. Guests share shower and toilet facilities in corridor. Forest Side is a no smoking hotel
Number of Beds:2
Getting There:

From the south leave the M6 at Juncton 36 to the South Lakes. Follow the A591 through Windermere and Ambleside towards Grasmere. Stay on the A591 at the turn to Grasmere (a mini roundabout). Soon after a lay-by on the right there is a 30mph road sign which is opposite the entrance to the hotel. If you reach the next turn-off into the village, you have gone too far.
Business Facilities:

A meeting/library room which is useful and convenient for meetings.
Local Attractions:

Dove Cottage, Grasmere Distance: 0 miles
Home of the romantic poet William Wordsworth, the Wordsworth Trust Museum

Lake District Distance: 0 miles
Rugged mountains, glinting lakes, green valleys activities such as walking, climbing and sailing.

Beatrix Potter Distance: 10 miles
Beatrix Potter is a famous Childrens author, writer of Peter Rabbitt and others

Scafell Pike and Mountains Distance: 10 miles
Scaffel Pike is Englands Highest Mountain, walking nearby is excellent with Helvellen, Butter Crag, Lower and Upper Fells

Location Information:

Location:In the Mountains
Transport:Map & Directions
Rail: Windermere
Air: Manchester - International
Road: M6, 36

Restaurant Information:
We have a bar lounge which serves light meals and snacks from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. A large lounge with views of the fells and Loughrigg Terrace, is interconnected to the bar.

Sample Menu

Starter, Florida Cocktail 1.00 Homemade Cream of veg soup 2.50 Crispy garlic mushrooms 2.50

Main Course, 8oz Sirloin Steak 9.50 10oz Gammon Steak 8.50 Wholetail Breaded Scampi 7.50 Quarterpound Beef Burger 5.50 Daily Specials from 6.00

Dessert, Sticky Toffee Pudding 2.95 Formidable Fudge Cake 2.95 Ice Cream 1.50

Guest Services:


Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Free car park for how many cars

Family & Children
Garden / outdoor play area

Concierge
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities

Hospitality
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar

Hospitality
Non-smoking area

Dinner Menu
Full English Breakfast
Hotel Policies:

A credit card is required for a deposit. A non refundable deposit of 50% of the total cost of the holiday will be taken on booking. Balance is due upon departure from the hotel. This hotel is non-smoking throughout.
Payment - We accept
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