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The Drunken Duck InnvsForest Side
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Forest Side is the choice of most writers compared to The Drunken Duck Inn. Forest Side scores 85 with praise from 3 sources like Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and The Telegraph.
The Drunken Duck Inn
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Barngates, Off B5286, Ambleside LA22 0NG
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Spa
Fodor's "After four centuries, this friendly old coaching inn remains an outstanding place for both food and lodging." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Ideal for an epicurean escape to the country. You'll find chic interiors, a deservedly popular restaurant, and lovely rooms." 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
