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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 24 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 19 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 19 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 20 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 19 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 8 reviews Dining
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Reviews of Forest Side Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Northumberland England
8 May 2008

My sister & I stayed for 5 days in July 2007. This hotel is in a wonderful setting - we saw deer EVERY morning from our bedroom window - pure magic! Good hearty breakfast. Very clean rooms & hotel. Lovely friendly and helpful staff. It is a fine Victorian Building. There was plenty of hot water and clean towels. The... more

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1 of 5 stars
Co. Durham
26 Apr 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Booked via their website which tells of wonderfull location "situated in wooded estate" and views. Booked a superior room with views. When we checked in the reception staff were OK. We were told that our superior room was 'at the top of the tower', then the adventure started. After climbing the stairs to the summit of the hotel we opened... more

21 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed in Superior Double in April 08. Happy with all female staff. Friendly and attentive esp hardworking Maya. Room could do with a woman`s touch also, as a little ragged around the edges. Damp stains on ceiling and bathroom in need of modern touches. Room not filled with technical wizardry, despite inclusion of DVD player.More like a B and B... more

12 Mar 2008

We stayed for another 4 day break recently. They have made many improvements since last year & also have more staff now. I believe some beds & chairs are also to be replaced very soon. Dave & Shelly are always very welcoming & we were sorry to leave. Looking forward to our next visit already & can thoroughly recommend Forest... more

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5 of 5 stars
lancashire
28 Dec 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This was our third stay at Forestside, Dave and Shelly never let us down we always get a warm welcome and make our stay very enjoyable. more

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2 of 5 stars
Queensland
6 Dec 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel promises so much from the outside, but on the inside it is a rather sad little place. It's a pity the owners don't throw some decent money at it. On our arrival, the manager Dave, advised us our room wasn't ready, even though it was almost 4 pm. While we waited, we overheard his telephone technique. One of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Durham, England
12 Nov 2007

Loved the experience. Perfect, peaceful location. Parking is at a premium in Grasmere, but no problem here. Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms very comfortable, if not luxurious. Will defeinitely use this hotel again. more

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5 of 5 stars
Tyne and Wear
17 Aug 2007

This was our fourth visit to Forest side and the experience of "genuine" hospitality and service was as good as ever. Dave,Shelley and staff were there for our every need. The superior rooms are worth the little extra charge as the views are stunning , the grounds are heavenly for relaxing in. The badgers and deer are a fantastic sight... more

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3 of 5 stars
Preston, United Kingdom
12 Aug 2007

We have just returned home from a two night stay at the Forest SIde Hotel. When you get to the top of the winding diveway it simply takes your breath away the house is beautiful and the grounds seem to go on for ever, having said that when we asked about exploring the grounds we were told only the garden... more

28 Jun 2007

A year on from our wedding day in the Forest Side Hotel my wife and I returned for a short visit to celebrate our first anniversary. Even tho it was a year since we were last there, the managers, Shelley and Dave were there to greet us with the warmest of welcomes. In our room there was a complimentary bottle... more

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Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England