Forest How

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Holmrook with a bar
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Eskdale Green, Holmrook, England, CA19 1TR
  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    15 min drive
  • Stanley Ghyll Waterfall
    15 min drive
  • Muncaster Castle
    17 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    82 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite (with bath)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Holmrook

At Forest How, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and 5.4 km (3.3 mi) from Eskdale Mill. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Holmrook guest house include Gosforth Library and The Square.

What's nearby

  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Muncaster Castle - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Wasdale - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Wast Water - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Scafell Pike - 30 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Drigg Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gosforth Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lion & Lamb - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brown Cow Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Boot Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Newfield Inn - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Forest How

Guesthouse in Holmrook with a bar
Forest How offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Holmrook guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Forest How offers 7 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

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 provided

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
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

What is the cancellation policy at Forest How?

Forest How offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Forest How?

The closest beach to Forest How is St. Bees Beach (20.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest How?

No, Forest How does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forest How?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forest How?

Dogs are welcome at Forest How, with food and water bowls on offer.

Forest How Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was lovely and peaceful. My room overlooked the garden where the many and varied birds and red squirrels came to feed. The room itself was exceptionally clean and nicely decorated, with a decent sized en suite bathroom. Very comfortable. Corrine provided a kind welcome and delicious breakfasts, served in a spacious and clean conservatory. The location itself is within easy travelling distance of plenty of interesting places and things to do and see and not so nearly as overpopulated as the central Lakes area, so perfect for people requiring a bit more peace and solitude. I would definitely try to book there again if I revisited this part of the Lakes in the future. Many thanks to Corrine et al for a lovely ( if short!) stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scenic location
Room was homely with beautiful views, had a kettle, a selection of teas and coffees and delicious home made flapjacks. Breakfast was delicious and very entertaining with red squirrels popping in to feed and a whole variety of birds diving around. Property even has a drying room, which was very handy after a wet walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem! Such an amazing place
Stayed here for two nights with my friend while hiking in the area. Friendly and lovely place. The hosts were so friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was amazing, room was clean and comfortable with an amazing view over the garden and mountains beyond. Spent our evenings watching the red squirrels, birds, deer and badgers out of the bedroom window. Perfect place to use as a base or to spend time in the gardens. We had the addition of a packed lunch made for us which was lovely, the flapjacks are amazing by the way! Great location, friendly hosts, great service, parking, wifi, breakfast, comfy bed, clean bathroom and amazing views and wildlife. Will definitely be retunring next time we visit the area. 10/10!! Cant fault it in any way
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way too far off the main road with a pot holed drive and limited parking. Nobody present upon the room was tiny , clean but completely inappropriate for those blessed with a love for life. arrival or indeed departure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the house is a perfect balance of peace and quiet, with stunning views and abundant wildlife garden, and yet 10 minutes walk from a village shop and 2 pubs. Excellent hospitality and delicious breakfast. Im already planning my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jubilee holiday.
A hidden gem, a nature lovers paradise, I didn't want to leave! Beautiful views from the windows. Breakfast conservatory so close to the birds and squirrels you feel you could touch them. Plenty of paths to explore through the grounds and lots of walks nearby. Nothing too much trouble, dogs welcome, fresh milk provided; a very generous well cooked breakfast, everything clean and well cared for. Plenty of information given. You can tell I was impressed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five Star
Beautiful stay and five star service by Mother and Daughter, we could not fault this residence at all plus the breakfast is truly lovely . Would highly recommend to any person looking for a very peaceful stay with stunning surroundings. From Howard and Nicole.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What’s not to love about this place?
Lovely quiet location, spotless accommodation, great breakfast and friendly hosts. The perfect spot for walkers and those who like to see red squirrels and birds at close range.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming. Loved the red squirrels and garden birds so close while enjoying breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021