The Forest Side

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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A little something sweet to welcome you to The Forest Side… 🍰✨Your stay begins with a sweet treat on arrival, and right ...
03/09/2026

A little something sweet to welcome you to The Forest Side… 🍰✨

Your stay begins with a sweet treat on arrival, and right now, our Cake of the Day is a delicate choux bun — because there’s no better way to start a Lake District escape than with something delicious.

A little moment of indulgence, waiting for you when you arrive. 🤍

Hand Dived Scallop from Orkney, Heritage Potatoes & Nasturtium Sauce.A beautiful expression of the sea and the land, bri...
30/08/2026

Hand Dived Scallop from Orkney, Heritage Potatoes & Nasturtium Sauce.

A beautiful expression of the sea and the land, bringing together delicate Orkney Scallop, earthy Heritage Potatoes and the fresh, peppery notes of Nasturtiums from the Forest Side Garden.

Weddings at The Forest Side 💍Limited availability for 2027 — and the diary is now open for 2028!Make The Forest Side, Gr...
28/08/2026

Weddings at The Forest Side 💍

Limited availability for 2027 — and the diary is now open for 2028!
Make The Forest Side, Grasmere, exclusively yours for a truly unforgettable wedding. Your own Gothic Mansion, set in the heart of the Lake District, with exclusive use for up to 52 day guests.

Work with Head Chef Paul Leonard to design your own Michelin-starred menu, from Canapés through to your Evening Food, creating a celebration that is completely personal to you.

A beautiful setting, exceptional food and your very own private country house for the day. 🤍

A Warm Salad Of Garden LegumesEwes Curd & Old Spot PorkOld Spot Pork Cheek from Garstang, cooked down with Caramel, Seaw...
27/08/2026

A Warm Salad Of Garden Legumes
Ewes Curd & Old Spot Pork

Old Spot Pork Cheek from Garstang, cooked down with Caramel, Seaweed and Lemongrass. Alongside, Whipped Scottish Ewe’s Curd, a Pork Sauce infused with Charcuterie, and a Warm Salad of Fine Beans, Broad Beans, Peas and Runner Beans, finished with Pancetta and Pork Fat.

Picked Walnut Ketchup brings a touch of acidity and richness, while Garden Cresses — Leek Tops, Oxeye Daisy and Celery — add freshness.
Served at Forest Side, Grasmere, by Head Chef Paul Leonard.

⭐️ Michelin-starred dining rooted in the landscape of the Lake District.

A taste of summer at The Forest Side. 🍓.Sweet, delicate and beautifully balanced, this dessert brings together the best ...
23/08/2026

A taste of summer at The Forest Side. 🍓.

Sweet, delicate and beautifully balanced, this dessert brings together the best of the season with fresh strawberries, fragrant verbena and creamy, indulgent textures.

White Chocolate Cassonade · Vanilla Crisp · Strawberry Jelly · Sour Cream Cake · Strawberry Crémeux · Strawberry Gel · Verbena Gel · Fresh Strawberries · Verbena Sorbet · Strawberry Tuile

A celebration of summer, beautifully presented. ✨

Michelin-Starred Stay & Dine ✨The perfect Lake District escape starts at The Forest Side, Grasmere.Enjoy the remaining d...
22/08/2026

Michelin-Starred Stay & Dine ✨

The perfect Lake District escape starts at The Forest Side, Grasmere.

Enjoy the remaining days of the Lake District Summer, exploring the fells, discovering the Lakes or simply relaxing with a favourite drink on our beautiful terrace. Or, as Autumn begins to show, settle in beside our roaring fire and enjoy the cosy side of the Lakes. 🔥

As evening falls, enjoy a Michelin-starred dining experience featuring menus from Head Chef Paul Leonard, before retreating to one of our luxurious bedrooms.

Wake the next morning to a hearty Cumbrian breakfast — the perfect way to round off your stay. 🌿

Stay & Dine from £449 per room

Available for stays until 20 December 2026.

Book direct: 015394 35250
Or book online using promotion code STAY26.

Cherry in Bloom 🍒🌸A tart, fruity sour with a delicate balance of cherry, citrus and sweetness.Elegant, refreshing and pe...
21/08/2026

Cherry in Bloom 🍒🌸

A tart, fruity sour with a delicate balance of cherry, citrus and sweetness.

Elegant, refreshing and perfectly balanced — Cherry in Bloom is one to savour.

Would you try it? 🍸

20/08/2026

The Rose Master Room 🌹

Our most sought-after bedroom at The Forest Side — and for good reason.

Beautifully appointed, full of character and offering a truly special stay in the heart of Grasmere.

This is one of our most popular rooms, so booking ahead is essential if you’d like to experience the Rose Master Room for yourself. ✨

📍 Grasmere, Lake District

Deer from the Cartmel Valley, preserved Garden Beetroots, Blood Pudding, and a sauce made from last year’s Elderberries....
16/08/2026

Deer from the Cartmel Valley, preserved Garden Beetroots, Blood Pudding, and a sauce made from last year’s Elderberries. 🌿

A dish that captures the landscape around The Forest Side — local, seasonal, and beautifully refined.

One of 4 Courses on our Michelin Lakes Lunch for £65 per person.

What cocktail would you like to see made with our garden-grown wineberries? 🍸🌿The wineberries in our garden are looking ...
15/08/2026

What cocktail would you like to see made with our garden-grown wineberries? 🍸🌿

The wineberries in our garden are looking rather good, and our bar team are already picking them to create something special.

Now it’s over to you… 👀

Sweet, sour, refreshing or something a little more adventurous — tell us what you’d like to see on the Forest Side cocktail menu.

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Keswick Road
Grasmere
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