recently stayed at this Hotel, very impressive on arrival lovely building. The bedroom was very tatty in dire need of decoration peeling wallpaper on the ceiling. The room was never cleaned properly or beds made up. The room was above the kitchen the noise from early morning was dreadful. The sitting room was like a youth hostel no wonder the candles were burning everywhere at night obviously so that you couldnt see the threadbare upholstery. The only plus of the stay was the food and that was great.

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.