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Cottage in the Wood Hotel
Whinlatter Pass
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5TW
017687 78409
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Outlet:  Restaurant
Selling:  Home-Cooked Dishes

2007 Regional Finalist
Description
Kedgeree, Scottish smoked salmon, scrambled free range eggs from Scales Farm, puddings from Lancashire - and that is just the breakfast. From the freshly baked bread to the ice cream every dish is home-cooked and, where possible, made from local produce. The views towards Skiddaw and Keswick over Whinlatter forest make The Cottage in The Wood a tranquil place to wine, dine and relax.


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Jonsey1, 2 Jul 2007 9.22 am


Fantastic food and service Jonesy1
bev8, 2 Jul 2007 7.16 am


We have now vivited Kath and Liams most wondeful establishment with food to die for many times. Ans as all the guests are now coming back and with there friends it is getting more difficult to get in. However when you do boy is it worth the wait Best regards and good luck Bev & Wayne Jones
Dr Space, 1 Jul 2007 5.19 pm


The truth is I don't want to give a good review because as the popularity grows we find it more difficult to book into our favourite place.
gringley, 30 Jun 2007 4.52 pm


We have visited this hotel regularly and have enjoyed the warmth of the place and the relaxing atmosphere. This ambiance has only been surpassed by one thing and that is the quality of the food served each day. We have visited the hotel during all the seasons and experienced the change of menu that reflects the seasonal ingredients. The use of local produce coupled with the expertise of the chef culminates each time in a delightful meal well supported by a varied wine cellar. This is such a special experience each time we visit and complements the idyllic environment that it is situated in.
Bogue1, 30 Jun 2007 3.33 pm


We have visited the Cottage in the Wood for two Lake District holidays and have been equally impressed on both occasions. The warm welcome afforded by the owners Liam and Kath and the delicious home cooked meals make this a very special home from home. The professionalism of all the staff, wonderful home comforts amid the stunning local scenery ensure that we hope to visit on many more occassions in the future. Janet & Adam Ion 30-06-2007
Fred of Odiham, 30 Jun 2007 2.28 pm


A wonderfully homely hotel, nothing too much trouble, rooms superb some with beautiful views. Both Liam and Kath could not do enough to make you welcome. The food was excellent, and well presented as was the service and attention to detail of the staff. Would highly recommend. The hotel is situated in a beautiful part of The Lake District, with wild life around, sometimes in the gardens. 10/10
flissytills, 30 Jun 2007 2.13 pm


At the end of July we holidayed for a week in the Lakes and half way through had the pleasure of finding the Cottage in the Wood Restaurant. Kath made us very welcome, calling us by name and remembering us every time we visited; we enjoyed the food so much we ate there 3 times. We found the cost of the meals very reasonable but in addition I thought the food was second to none. I applaud their use of local, fresh, in-season ingredients and (surprisingly for me) particularly liked the lamb which was baked in a piece on the Sunday. I can honestly say I have never tasted lamb like it since I do not like lamb fat and even the best lamb sometimes tastes ‘muttony’ to me. I like the idea of having a no or limited choice menu partly since I find it difficult to choose but mainly because you know if there is a large choice it must come mainly or entirely out of the freezer and unlikely to be fresh or local. Also, something that is frequently forgotten, a meal is a complete experience and must be balanced; I do not want 3 or 4 disjoint courses since each dish must complement the others across all the courses. I have said for some time ‘when did quantity get confused with quality?’ When we eat out I enjoy eating the ‘continental’ way of 2 or usually 3 reasonably sized courses, feeling pleasantly replete at the end of the meal. Too often the typical starter is so large it is difficult to eat a main course and certainly not a desert unless large quantities are left on the plate which I personally find offensive. Eating a meal at Cottage in the Wood is a wonderful experience; I am not a gourmet but I do know what I like. I truly hope that I will be their way again - and soon. If I am, I will visit the Cottage in the Wood Restaurant even if it means going out of my way to eat at this wonderful restaurant again
RSD1, 30 Jun 2007 11.00 am


Excellent food, charming owners and warm atmosphere.
DW3, 30 Jun 2007 5.08 am


The Cottage in the Wood is one of the best places I have ever stayed. Kath made me very welcome from the moment I arrived. The room was quiet, spacious, and very well maintained. I ate at the restaurant both nights I stayed here and Liam's food was fantastic each night. Amazing value for both the food and room.
PatrickT, 29 Jun 2007 5.59 pm


Excellent food, first class service with a fantastic view review this place now

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