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Forest Side Hotel

2.0 of 5
Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England
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Forest Side Hotel
Ranked #11 of 13 hotels in Grasmere
3.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
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  • Staff were friendly(3)
  • Short walk(3)
  • Very nice(3)
  • Coal fire(3)
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Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I have read many reviews for the Forest Side hotel, some stating just how wonderful it was and others stating how it was simply one of the worst places they have ever stayed. From my perspective - truth be told - there are elements which can push your opinion of this establishment into either of those categories. This will depend... More

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ESSEX
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Stayed in this hotel due to location only-was going to a family celebration which was held literally in a house a few hundred feet away from the hotel. Was told the hotel was nothing fancy but adaquete, and the rate was £104.00 per night B&B. Didn't read trip advisor beforehand but wished we would have done. Would then have booked... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Sadly this is not one of the better places to stay in the Lakes! The location and parking facilities are good but there is nothing more going for this place. The 'camp comandant', who I gather is the manageress, does not appear until 3pm for check in and would not answer the telephone to a guest call as 'this is... More

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Telford, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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I booked this as a little extra break through the now infamous KGB Deal. Have to say it was worse than I expected after reading the other reviews. Arrived to be greeted by laminated A4 pieces of paper with the hotel rules on. One was specifically aimed at us ‘KGB deals scum’! We’ll that’s what it felt like. It was... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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My partner and I stayed here for two nights-23 and 24 March. When we arrived we found the front door locked and a sign saying "check in 3.00pm". We were ten minutes early and were happy to wait in the foyer until 3 but no-one answered the door or the telephone when I tried it. Eventually we tried the keypad... More

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cheshire
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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I have stayed at numerous hotels and have never before written a review, however, I do read trip advisor and take a balanced view of reviews prior to booking accommodation and then make my own mind up. If this review helps someone who is undecided in the future then it is worth the time I have taken writing it. Briefly... More

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yorkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

We stayed at Forest Side as part of the Groupon Deal, it was a xmas gift from the family. We were limited to when we could stay as most of the weekends were already booked. We received a warm welcome and were given directions to the village, however when we returned at 8pm and found the door locked we rang... More

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Nottingham
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

It was difficult to know what to write here but I feel I want to set the record straight. I stopped with my Wife in Room 7 which was spacious. My wife is meticulous when it comes to hygiene and after the usual close inspection it was given the thumbs up. The view through the sash window was great and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We stayed at Forest Side on a KGB deal for Valentines. Lovely welcome and the hotel was warm and cosy. The room we stayed in was ok, clean with a good view, but the bathroom had dodgy electrics and the shower was broken, a small trickle and kept going very hot and then cold, so much so that when we... More

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Address: Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England

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