We visited Forestside in November, worried re some of your reviews, read after we booked. It turned out to be the most welcoming hotel we ever stayed in, and we mean, across the world, and all gradings. Yes, refurbishment is gradually taking place, and more to be done, however, we were warm, relaxed, and nothing was too much trouble for Shelly and Dave. We look forward to going again soon, and would have gone for Christmas given more time to arrange. The house and grounds are exquisite, and great walks from the door. We have reccommended to our friends. Good luck, and thanks. Hope to see you soon again.P&K

I can highly recommend this hotel, my friends and I had trouble finding accomodation and the Forest Side not only accomodated us but went out of there way to make sure my disabled friend had a room that was wheelchair friendly.
The food is very good and the staff are really really nice.
Congratulations Forest Side, We'll be back.

Forest Side is absolutely the perfect place to stay, set just back off the A591, in the heart of the Lake District set in 43 acres of land with their own wildlife. The hotel is, although overwhelming at first, lovely and comfortable with a very welcome reception from the Husband and Wife management team, as with all the staff. Home from home without all the washing up! I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to explore anywhere within the Lakes, we couldn't have asked for better.

The Forest Side does look impressive from the outside, but don't be misled by the advertising, particularly with regard to the 40 acres of grounds, with badgers and squirrels. We attempted to walk around the grounds, but there are no set paths, no waymarkers, some steps are not sound, and I don't think any effort has been put into making the grounds an attraction for guests, as the literature would have you believe. There was no-one on reception when we arrived, when she did arrive she was unfriendly, the room was average, with a bit of dampness in the bathroom. Did not compare with the other places we had stayed, The Ouse Bridge Hotel in Bassenthwaite and the Badgers Wood in Keswick, which were both cheaper and absolutely immaculate, warm, friendly and no complaints whatsoever. We shall not return to the Forest Side Country House Hotel.