The Lawns Hotel building was originally known as The Lawn and was built as a family home between 1871 and 1879 by Ralph Foreman. The Foreman family were residents of Chellaston for more than 200 years. The site was also once used as a bakery for the local area. The current owners took ownership of The Lawns in October 2009 and have since refurbished the building in its entirety.