Book Forest Side Hotel in Grasmere, Lake District

Forest Side Hotel houses a Michelin-starred restaurant led by award-winning chef Paul Leonard. The dining menu draws from produce grown in the on-site garden and kitchen, and offers an 8-course tasting menu with locally sourced ingredients and optional wine pairings curated by the in-house sommelier. Breakfast features full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, all made from locally sourced Cumbrian ingredients.

Rooms are distributed across a beautifully refurbished 18th-century gothic mansion, with names like Beech, Oak, Cedar, Ash, Mulberry, Wild Cherry, Rose, and Hazel. The hotel offers several categories including master rooms, superb rooms, and deluxe double rooms, many with views over Grasmere and the surrounding fells. Dog-friendly rooms are available for well-behaved dogs, and all rooms include private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi.

Forest Side Hotel sits in extensive grounds with charming gardens, a walled kitchen garden, and walking paths that offer opportunities to observe local wildlife like red squirrels and roe deer. The hotel is a 10-15 minute walk from Grasmere village and provides easy access to hiking, cycling, and boating in the Lake District. Nearby attractions include Lake Windermere, 22 km away, and the World of Beatrix Potter, 16 km away.

The hotel offers comprehensive dog-friendly services including dedicated rooms, homemade doggy treats, pet baskets, and pet bowls. Well-behaved dogs are permitted in specific rooms, making it possible for guests to bring their pets on a Lake District getaway. The grounds provide space for walks and outdoor activities with dogs.

The hotel offers one accessible room with full facilities for guests with disabilities, including emergency cord in bathroom, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails, and a wheelchair-accessible layout. Other practical amenities include free private parking, free on-site parking, complimentary WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out. The hotel also provides packed lunches, laundry services, and housekeeping.

Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant led by chef Paul Leonard

Rooms: Master rooms, superb rooms, deluxe double rooms

Gardens: Walled kitchen garden, grounds with red squirrels & roe deer

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms with homemade treats & pet bowls

Accessibility: Accessible room with full disabled facilities

Location: 15-min walk to Grasmere, 22 km to Lake Windermere