This fairytale Victorian gothic mansion surrounded by 43 acres of woodlands housing 20 luxuriously appointed bedrooms, showcasing luxurious materials to ensure each guest has the full Forest Side experience.
Its award-winning restaurant is all about the landscape of the Lakes, showcasing the freshest locally sourced produce paired with an exclusive wine list featuring small organic and bio-dynamic wine producers.
A firm focus on where produce is grown, raised or reared is at the heart of the kitchen, led by head chef Paul Leonard and his team who create magic on a plate.
Ingredients that can't be sourced locally are grown in The Forest Side's own kitchen garden, which produces more than half of the seasonal fruit and veg served, alongside an array of flowering plants and herbs.
The Lake District is a true larder as team members regularly forage for ingredients to feature on both the food and drink menus.
This true countryside retreat is no stranger to awards having been named the AA Hotel of the Year 2023-2024, being named on the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 Restaurants list and among the Top 100 Global Restaurants while it was also previously fourth in the UK at the We're Smart World Awards.
