Nestled in an elegant 1853 mansion within the Lake District, this refined hotel boasts cozy rooms, stunning views, and an exceptional restaurant that leaves guests raving about the exquisite flavors and warm service.
Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9RN, United Kingdom Get directions
"A One-Key Hotel with a One-Star restaurant, located in Grasmere, England." - The MICHELIN Guide
"An engaging team welcome you to this substantial Lakeland mansion; start with drinks in the lounge and take in views over the surrounding fells. The room has a rustic feel and a glass-topped table crafted from a wind-blown tree takes centre stage. Provenance and sustainability play a major role in the ingredients, often coming from their Victorian kitchen garden or local suppliers, as well as being foraged by the team. Skilfully prepared, creative dishes are full of vibrant colours, textural contrasts and sublime flavours." - Michelin Inspector
"Since then, restaurants have popped up like mushrooms in the woods, with other Michelin-starred entries like Hrishi (tasting menu $130), Allium (tasting menu $117), and Forest Side (tasting menus from $62) inspiring hungry pilgrims to travel here." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The team at the Forest Side have a passion for fresh, local and sustainable ingredients and this Lakeland mansion’s one acre kitchen garden – planted with over 100 varieties of vegetables, 25 types of herb, and various micro-greens – plays a large part in the dining experience. They say that ‘Forest Side is designed to be a reflection of the landscape in which it sits’, and the micro-seasonal menu also features wild ingredients foraged from the surrounding fells, forests and lakes by the chef Paul Leonard and his team." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"The team at the Forest Side have a passion for fresh, local and sustainable ingredients and this Lakeland mansion’s one acre kitchen garden – planted with over 100 varieties of vegetables, 25 types of herb, and various micro-greens – plays a large part in the dining experience. They say that ‘Forest Side is designed to be a reflection of the landscape in which it sits’, and the micro-seasonal menu also features wild ingredients foraged from the surrounding fells, forests and lakes by the chef Paul Leonard and his team." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
