Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere

4-star historic gothic mansion hotel in Grasmere with Michelin-starred dining and on-site kitchen garden

Dining

Forest Side Hotel Grasmere houses a Michelin-starred restaurant led by award-winning chef Paul Leonard. The menu draws from the hotel's on-site kitchen garden and local Cumbrian suppliers, earning the restaurant 18th place in the Estrella Damm Restaurant Awards and 60th in the National Restaurant Awards. Guests can choose between a 4-course or 8-course tasting menu, with optional wine pairings and a cheese course served from a bespoke wooden trolley.

Accommodations

The Forest Side offers master rooms named after local trees, such as Rose and Cedar, each with spacious bathrooms and views of the gardens or fells. A dedicated accessible room is available for guests with disabilities, featuring an emergency cord in the bathroom, raised toilet, and toilet with grab rails. All rooms include complimentary tea and coffee, bathrobes, and daily housekeeping, with allergy-free and non-smoking options across the property.

Pet-Friendly Services

Forest Side Hotel is fully dog-friendly, allowing well-behaved dogs in specific rooms and providing pet baskets, pet bowls, and homemade dog treats in the room. The grounds offer outdoor furniture and a sun terrace where dogs are welcome, and the hotel's location provides direct access to walking paths around Grasmere. Dog-friendly rooms include all standard amenities plus easy access to the garden for quick breaks.

Grounds & Location

Set in a beautifully refurbished 18th-century gothic mansion, the Forest Side sits within extensive grounds that include a walled kitchen garden and walking paths. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Grasmere village and offers stunning views over the surrounding fells, with Lake Windermere and the World of Beatrix Potter nearby. Guests can explore the gardens, spot red squirrels and roe deer, and follow marked walks directly from the front door.

Special Events & Accessibility

Forest Side Hotel Grasmere offers exclusive wedding packages and private dining experiences, with spaces that can accommodate up to 10 guests for curated menus. The property is fully accessible, with designated parking, level access, and a wheelchair-accessible room that meets disability standards. Additional services include express check-in/out, luggage storage, and 24-hour security, along with free private parking for all guests.

• Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant by award-winning chef Paul Leonard
• Accommodations: Master rooms named after trees, accessible rooms with grab rails
• Pet-Friendly: On-site pet baskets, bowls, and homemade dog treats
• Location: Historic gothic mansion in Grasmere, steps from Lake District walks
• Grounds: On-site kitchen garden supplying fresh produce for the restaurant
• Special Events: Wedding packages and private dining for groups up to 10