Forest How
2.0 star property

Guesthouse in Holmrook with bar/lounge

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Forest How

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Individually furnished
Restaurant
Individually furnished

Overview of Forest How

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Eskdale Green, Holmrook, England, CA19 1TR
  • Popular LocationRavenglass & Eskdale Railway15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuncaster Castle17 min drive
  • Popular LocationScafell Pike30 min drive
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Room options

Double Room, Ensuite (with bath)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Holmrook

Forest How is located in Holmrook. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scafell Pike and Coniston Water. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - 15 min drive
  • Muncaster Castle - 17 min drive
  • Wasdale - 18 min drive
  • Wast Water - 19 min drive
  • Scafell Pike - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Drigg Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Newfield Inn - 31 min drive
  • Bridge Inn Eskdale - 7 min drive
  • King George IV Inn - 17 min walk
  • Gosforth Bakery - 11 min drive
  • Brown Cow Inn - 18 min drive

About this property

Forest How

Property highlights
Forest How provides amenities, such as a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An electric car charging station and smoke-free property
Extra amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Forest How Hotel Holmrook
Forest How Hotel
Forest How Holmrook
Forest How Holmrook
Forest How Guesthouse
Forest How Guesthouse Holmrook

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest How pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Forest How?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forest How?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest How located?

Situated in Holmrook, this guesthouse is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Eskdale Mill and Gosforth Library. The Square and Hardknott Roman Fort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Forest How Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and helpful
Despite pouring rain, we had a lovely overnight stay, help with towels for our dogs, drying room for coats. Really frie dly fantastic views and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant 100%
It was absolutely amazing to stay at forest how the host was marvellous and very helpful, the gardens were so amazing and spectacular with the birds and red squirrels, food excellent room very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay. We were very happy with our room. We slept soundly and the breakfast was amazing..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house and lovely owner. The rooms were clean and the breakfast lovely. Rather bumpy scary arrival with the narrow roads, but worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real find!
A superb place to stay. An amazing place for being in nature and wildlife. Great hosts who do an AMAZING breakfast too. A special place indeed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Guest House with Red Squirrels included..
Great Guest house with only a few other guests. Set in some of the most amazing scenary you will ever see. there are Red Squirrels and hundreds of birds no more than a few feet from the dining room . Very clean and tidy rooms . Kate looked after us like we were family. Lending us a phone when our car broke down and generaly making sure our short stay was memorable..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not actually stay that far out that remote we could not find it Google maps could not find it take a map and a compass
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022