Our first trip to the Lake District. Location was great. Within walking distance to Whinlatter Forest. Great views of Skiddaw Mtn and the forest. Kath and Liam made us feel welcome and provided with lots of information on the area and things to do. Hotel was lovely and charming. Breakfast was very good and lots of food. We found dinner... more

Just had a fabulous relaxing stay at the Cottage in the Wood. Although we have stayed here before I have never put a review on Trip Advisor. However as I have used TA for advice re a trip abroad I felt I must do my bit and add my comments re CITW. As always the welcome we received on arrival... more

We have been travelling to the Lake District for a number of years now, usually staying three to four weeks for each visit. Our anniversary regularly happens to fall during this period, and we always look for a special meal to celebrate the occassion. This year we chose Cottage in the Wood and were definately not disappointed. Liam is an... more

I felt compelled to write a few words having just returned from a stay at CITW and having read some negative reviews. CITW is absolutely fantastic, its got a lovely homely charm, personified by Kath who bends over backwards to help you make the most of your stay. We stayed in the suite in the loft which was spotlessly clean... more

Everything at The Cottage is done to a very high standard. From the tea and biscuits and homemade cake on arrival, the cosy bedrooms (all spotless), the beautiful new dining room with the most fantastic views and the delicious breakfast and evening meals, this place really is a gem and somewhere I'm sure we'll visit again. more

We stayed here in March and I was very excited about my first trip to the Lakes and to what I thought was going to be a super place to stay. We arrived about 1.30pm, and despite having email confirmation from Kath that our rooms would be ready by this time one of them was still being used. Kath had... more

We stayed here for a weekend after reading some great reviews but to be honest were not at all impressed. the place is lovely and secluded and clean etc but has little atmosphere and we didnt find it relaxing. We took our dog as we often do to the lakes, and if you do you are given a room at... more

We stay in this "hotel" last summer. The place is nice, well located but the room was small, a bit overpriced. The food and specially the breakfast very good. Like the preview reviews we didn't call that space a lounge. Mixed feelings more

I felt inspired to write (after an admittedly long delay - we were there last August) because some of the last reviews are in such opposition to our experience! Though I confess we were disappointed to only get a smaller room that after 2 nights felt a little restrictive (we booked at the last minute and the de-luxe rooms were... more