The Eltermere InnvsForest Side
The Eltermere Inn and Forest Side are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Forest Side scores marginally higher than The Eltermere Inn. Forest Side ranks #8 in Lake District with approval from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and The Telegraph.
The Eltermere Inn
Elterwater LA22 9 HY
From $636/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
The Telegraph
8.0
"Once a gentleman’s residence, the Eltermere Inn offers lovely views over the little lake of Elterwater, and has stylish Georgian décor and direct access to the shoreline of the lake." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Take in lovely lake and mountain views from this handsome 17C farmhouse, where you'll find three elegantly furnished dining-cum-sitting rooms, a darkly decorated fire-lit bar and 12 capacious bedrooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This charming inn is one of Lakeland's loveliest backwater boltholes." Full review
Forest Side
Keswick Road, Grasmere LA22 9RN, England
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
9.0
"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"
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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."
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December 1, 2021
Lonely Planet
Top 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 Guide
1 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