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Forest Side Hotel

2.0 of 5
Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England
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Ranked #11 of 13 hotels in Grasmere
4.0 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Short walk(3)
  • Coal fire(3)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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Maddy C
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Just spent two nights here and was very happy with Forest Side. The building is so beautiful, coal fire places burning and personable staff. Huge bay windows over look the sight where badgers normally come to visit (though unfortunately I didn't see any over my two nights) and the big lounge room was a lovely place to dry off from... More

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jamiethebuilder
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is a very impressive building with a beautiful drive leading to it. the entrance hall was lit with a real log fire, and has an ornate wooden staircase. All the staff we met were friendly (Anne, Steve & Hugh were the staff we met and all were friendly and accomodating). We ate out at a bistro called the... More

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thetravellinglion
manchester
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19 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

Stayed for 2 nights as KGB deal and can honestly say its the best one we have been on,the place is a stunning 18th centuary house and the views are amazing of the surrounding hills.Welcomed in by a roaring fire in reception and fantastic Christmas tree is a great way to return to the hotel each night.We were given an... More

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Mark G
Eastham, null, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from 2 nights booked on the kgb deal, and what a bargain!! walked in friday afternoon (after 3pm as requested) to a burning log coal fire, Christmas tree and candles in reception.. what more of a warm welcome could we have asked for. Was greeted by anne on reception (who i must admit we were excited to meet... More

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Hazel C
Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

From first arrival until checking out a day early this place was well below standard. Arrived at 2.35 for 3 pm check in and kept at the door & told to visit village & return later. Woman on reception like a sargent major very abrupt and more bothered about making sure you remembered all the rules and regulations like only... More

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lonsdale134
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

If you like real fires and candles with a friendly, articulate owner this is the place for you. The badgers each night were a wonderful addition. We would definitely return. More

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Nicoletakemeout
Lytham, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

I booked this 2 night break via KGB as it seemed like a bargain. As soon as I booked I wished I'd not bothered. There were very limited dates available and unfortunately due to illness the dates I did eventually manage to book needed to be re-scheduled. I tried to ring the hotel several times but there is never any... More

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George L
Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

I have just returned from a weekend break at the Forest Side Hotel with my partner, my Father and his partner adn we all had a truly fantastic time!! The hotel was set in beautiful grounds adn hotel room was spotless. Staff were really lovely and made you feel very welcome. The breakfast was great very tasty. I have been... More

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sheilaMerseyside
merseyside
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

We stayed for two nights on a KGB deal,beautiful house, lovely warm open fires.First evening we popped out for something to eat and then decided to head back and have a drink in the hotel bar as it had already been pointed out to us that as we were on a KGB deal that if we had our own alcohol... More

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BROWNSCoDurham
CO DURHAM
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7 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Forest Side Hotel and had a lovely time. It was dark when we arrived and walking into the entrance after our long drive with the fire roaring away and the candles flickering was a sight for sore eyes. It was instantly welcoming. We were shown to our room on... More

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Address: Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England

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