Dined here whilst on holiday nearby. If you want quility food over quantity. If you want to be treated as honoured guests rather than paying punters. If you want to sit in a modern conservatory with outstanding views of a woodland forrest rather than facing blank walls then this is the place for you. The menu is small but is... More

My husband booked the restaurant for our anniversary as a surprise. The setting is fabuous, the welcome warm and friendly, the food superb and the service wonderful. We both had a very special evening here and would like to thank everyone for looking after us so well. We will be recommending it to all our friends and hope to return... More

Booked this at the last minute to celebrate my mothers 79th birthday with my two sisters. Did not arrive till late as we were at work that day so were too late for the complimentary tea and cake, but will catch it next time. The whole experience was wonderful. The owner pays attention to every detail and makes you very... More

We only made our booking the day before arrival, and due to work issues pitched up just before 7 in the evening - not an ideal time for staff who are about to start dinner service. Despite this we were given the warmest of welcomes and shown to our room without the slightest hint of being hurried. It is clear... More

A 2 night stay to celebrate my 40th birthday. The hotel is well appointed and comfortable. It is in a beautiful rural woodland location, with amazing views across to Skiddaw. We received a friendly and relaxed welcome. All staff clearly enjoy working here and the owners are rightly proud of what they have created. The highlight though has to be... More

Me and my future wife stayed here on the 12th April this year for 2 nights. It was booked to celebrate both my partners birthday and after a successful proposal by Ennerdale lake, it was also a celebration for our engagement. I can't think of a better way to celebrate. Kath was a brilliant host, both before I booked (she... More

We came across this wonderful jewel in the Lakes District crown while driving through the district on our recent trip. I have to say, the two days we spent at Cottage in the Woods were exceptional. We arrived without a booking and we were greeted warmly by the wonderful Kath who made us feel very welcome and as a room... More

I have recently returned from a short break at the Cottage in the Wood and I have to give it ten out of ten for comfort, food and pleasant staff. The location is perfect - quiet yet within easy driving distance of Keswick, Buttermere and all the surrounding places. The hotel is beautifully decorated with a very comfortable lounge area... More

Decided to visit The Cottage in the Woods mid-week on a whim after hearing such good things about it. Was lucky enough to get one of the last tables for two available that evening, and it was a great stroke of luck as it turned into such a memorable dinning experience. Upon arival we were very warmily greeted by all... More