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Forestside Country House Hotel

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    Forest Side
    Grasmere LA22 9RN
    England
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 14 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 6 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 2 reviews Dining
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“nice location and value”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Lafayette, CO
8 Jun 2004
4/6 found this review helpful

Forestside is on a quiet wooded slope east of Grasmere (rather than Ambleside). There are many tales of woe concerning British hotels on Trip Advisor - moldy bathrooms, hidden charges on the bill, etc - but I actually have a good story to tell here about this hotel. I arrived on Sunday May 29 and spent the afternoon walking from... more

“No complaints whatsoever”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Gtr. Manchester
8 Jun 2004
4/6 found this review helpful

I only noticed the bad reviews here after booking 2 nights in a 'budget' room and immediately became wary. We had nothing to worry about. We really enjoyed our stay, the hotel is in an ideal location just outside Grasmere. The room was basic but had everything we needed, staff were helpful and breakfast was lovely. more

“A bad experience”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Yorkshire
22 May 2004
3/7 found this review helpful

I booked a room for 2 nights for the 24th & 25th of April through the internet and gave my credit card details as requested. Unfortunately, because of circumstances beyond my control, I had to cancel. I phoned the hotel on the 16th April, explained the problem and they agreed to credit my card. I sent an e-mail confirming the... more

Management response from
Pigginshelley, General Manger

I have all details of this reviewers booking in front of me. The booking was made through Active Holidays, and a deposit was debited from the card on receipt of the confirmation. The deposit is to secure the room and to guarantee arrival of the guest. We received a telephone call from the reviewer cancelling his booking, the correct procedure...

“Absolutely Terrible”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Edinburgh, Scotland
29 Mar 2004
7/11 found this review helpful

My partner and I had booked a 'premier double' room in this hotel. On approach to the hotel we were impressed. Forestside is set in a beautiful location and the building itself is lovely. In reception we were greeted by a welcoming open fire. However, once we began to climb the stairs to our room we noticed that the interior... more

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Pigginshelley, Manager

We have recently taken over as management of Forest Side Hotel, and although I’m sure the reviewer’s remarks were valid I wish to address some comments.Forest Side is set in a beautiful location; in fact our fabulous building is set in forty-three acres of stunning grounds. The four open fires are lit regularly, usually in the early evening. Our original...

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Forest Side, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England