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The Forest Side Michelin Star, 5 AA Rosette Restaurant with Rooms in the heart of the Lakes. AA Hotel of the Year 2023/24
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The fires are back on at The Forest Side. 🔥There’s a chill in the air over Grasmere, the garden is beginning to turn and...
08/10/2026

The fires are back on at The Forest Side. 🔥

There’s a chill in the air over Grasmere, the garden is beginning to turn and the lounge is looking rather inviting again.

Come in, find a sofa and settle down. We’ll keep the fire going.

Autumn at The Forest Side. We’ve missed this.

A table at Forest Side awaits… ✨We have a limited number of tables available for lunch and dinner this week, offering th...
30/09/2026

A table at Forest Side awaits… ✨

We have a limited number of tables available for lunch and dinner this week, offering the perfect opportunity to experience Michelin-starred dining in the heart of Grasmere.

Settle in and enjoy a menu created by Head Chef Paul Leonard and his team, celebrating exceptional ingredients, considered flavours and the very best of the season.

Join us for an afternoon or evening of exceptional dining at Forest Side.

A last-minute escape to The Forest Side 🌿Sometimes the best breaks are the ones you didn’t know you needed. ✨When we hav...
27/09/2026

A last-minute escape to The Forest Side 🌿

Sometimes the best breaks are the ones you didn’t know you needed. ✨

When we have a room available at short notice, we offer a little extra off our Stay & Dine rate for those who can pack a bag and escape to Grasmere.

Come and spend a night with us at The Forest Side. Walk the fells, settle into the lounge, then let Paul Leonard and our team look after you before heading upstairs for a deep night’s sleep.

Wake slowly, enjoy a proper Cumbrian breakfast and head home feeling rather better than when you arrived.

Our last-minute stays include an overnight stay in one of our bedrooms, your choice of our four- or eight-course dinner menu, and a full Cumbrian breakfast the following morning.

Available on selected dates, usually within the next few weeks.

Monkfish roasted in Cultured Butter. ✨Compote of Scottish Girolles, Coastal Herbs and Buttermilk Sauce.A beautifully bal...
25/09/2026

Monkfish roasted in Cultured Butter. ✨

Compote of Scottish Girolles, Coastal Herbs and Buttermilk Sauce.

A beautifully balanced dish bringing together rich, buttery flavours with the freshness of the coast.

A picture-perfect Christmas in the heart of the Lake District. ✨Join us at Forest Side from 24th–27th December 2026 for ...
23/09/2026

A picture-perfect Christmas in the heart of the Lake District. ✨

Join us at Forest Side from 24th–27th December 2026 for three nights of festive indulgence, beautiful surroundings and Michelin-starred dining.

Arrive on Christmas Eve to a warm welcome, sparkling local mead and a 4-course tasting menu. Wake on Christmas morning to a leisurely breakfast before our spectacular 8-course Christmas lunch, followed by a relaxed afternoon and a traditional Hog Roast buffet supper.

On Boxing Day, take time to explore Grasmere, enjoy a w**e tasting or simply relax before an afternoon tea and farewell fizz, followed by a final 4-course dinner.

Three Nights from £2,640

A Christmas to relax, indulge and savour, without the fuss.

Autumn is coming… 🍂The leaves are slowly beginning to change, transforming the landscape around Forest Side into a rich ...
19/09/2026

Autumn is coming… 🍂

The leaves are slowly beginning to change, transforming the landscape around Forest Side into a rich tapestry of autumnal colour.

A season made for crisp walks through the fells, returning to the warmth and tranquillity of Forest Side, followed by an evening of Michelin-starred dining.

Make a stay of it this autumn with our One Night Stay & Dine package from £449, or linger a little longer with our Two Night Stay & Savour package from £898.

Your Lake District escape awaits.

18/09/2026

Step inside Walnut, where space and tranquillity come together. 🌿

Walnut is one of our Master Rooms, situated on the second floor of Forest Side and thoughtfully arranged across three separate spaces — a bedroom, separate sitting room and bathroom.

Settle in, switch off and make yourself at home at Forest Side, Grasmere.

Squid slowly cooked in Cured Pork Fat, with a cassoulet of West Coast Shellfish.A combination of rich, savoury flavours ...
17/09/2026

Squid slowly cooked in Cured Pork Fat, with a cassoulet of West Coast Shellfish.

A combination of rich, savoury flavours and delicate coastal ingredients.

Available as part of our 4-course Michelin-starred menu.
Enjoy our 4-course menu for £65 when you quote WEB OFFER when booking.

13/09/2026

A little luxury, tucked away in the heart of Grasmere. 🌿

Welcome to Beech — a beautifully appointed cosy room at Forest Side, where understated luxury meets the tranquillity of the Lake District.

Settle in, explore the fells, then return to Forest Side for an exceptional Michelin-starred dining experience.

Make a stay of it with our two-night package, including one night with a 4-course Michelin-starred dinner, bed & breakfast, followed by a night with an 8-course Michelin-starred dinner, bed & breakfast — from £898.

Your Autumn Lake District escape starts here.

Agnolotti of Askerton Castle chicken, served with Prinz celeriac and smoked chicken fat.A thoughtful combination of flav...
12/09/2026

Agnolotti of Askerton Castle chicken, served with Prinz celeriac and smoked chicken fat.

A thoughtful combination of flavour and texture, bringing together rich, comforting flavours with the delicate finish of handmade pasta.

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Keswick Road
Grasmere
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