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Brimstone at LangdalevsForest Side
Both Brimstone at Langdale and Forest Side are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Forest Side is the choice of most writers compared to Brimstone at Langdale. Forest Side is ranked #8 in Lake District with approval from 3 reviews including Mr & Mrs Smith, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Brimstone at Langdale
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
The Langdale Estate, Ambleside, Great Langdale LA229JD
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph9.0
"A romantic’s dream, this hotel in the Langdale Estate brings something different to the Lake District’s luxury market." Full review
Independent "Arguably the most sultry hotel in the Lakes, the chalet-style Brimstone comes with neutral-hued suites, side-by-side slipper baths, moody lighting and a private spa just for two"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This lavish cottage complex on the Langdale Estate takes luxury to another level." Full review
Forest Side The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Guardian Independent Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Keswick Road, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph9.0
"Forest Side is a glamorous address in the heart of the Lake District that puts food – and foraging – firmly at its centre." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Famous resident William Wordsworth's 1820 guide first enticed visitors to explore Cumbria’s Lake District, and the alluring Forest Side hotel rekindles the trend today." Full review
The Guardian "Over the past few years, this hotel rear Grasmere has started to return some of its grounds to their 18th-century farming origins, with heritage vegetables grown, including the crapaudine beetroot"
10 of Britain’s best farmhouse hotels
June 27, 2021
Independent "Offers prime access to the north and central lakes...rooms are high-ceilinged with modern touches while the rest of the place shimmers with burnished silver, velvet sofas and soft shades of grey."
The best boutique hotels in the Lake District
December 1, 2021
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It's a design palace: chic interiors decorated with crushed-velvet sofas, bird-of-paradise wallpaper, stag heads and 20 swish rooms from ‘Cosy' to ‘Jolly Good’, ‘Superb’, ‘Grand’ and ‘Master’." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"An engaging team welcome you to this substantial Lakeland mansion; start with drinks in the lounge and take in views over the surrounding fells" Full review
