The Cottage In The Wood

Wonderful atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. The 7 course tasting menu was absolutely stunning and every member of staff was knowledgeable and incredibly personable - we were made to feel so welcome by Jack, Beth and the team. The sustainability policy and use of all the natural resources the Lake District has to offer was very impressive. This is a very special place which we could not recommend highly enough. The red squirrels entertaining us at breakfast were an added bonus!!

Having been impressed with chef Jack Bond on BBCs Great British Menu, we thought we'd visit his delightful Michelin starred restaurant in the Lake District, staying overnight in one of the letting bedrooms that also form part of this small hotel (restaurant with rooms). From the beautiful rural setting, to the friendly and attentive nature of all the knowledgeable staff, overseen by Jack's lovely wife Beth, our whole experience was an absolute delight. Ultimately however, it was the food that we had come to sample. I have eaten at some very good restaurants, Michelin starred premises among them, but I can honestly say that Jack's tasting menu, along with the wonderfully paired wines, was probably the most enjoyable meal I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The fact that Jack made the time to bring us both the main fish and meat courses in order to talk us the through the procedures and ingredients involved, not only added something special to the fabulous tastes and textures of his food, but also enabled us to become enveloped in the enthusiasm and attention to detail that he seems to bring to every dish. We shall certainly be returning.

Superb location, very friendly welcome and shown to our room quickly. |We were in the "tree tops" room and it was stunning! Lovely decor, plenty of room, gorgeous bathroom, very comfortable bed and rooflights for ventilation. |We enjoyed the 7 course taster menu - imaginative, well presented and delicious. Every course was a culinary triumph and pure theatre. We were full of fine food and slept well. |Breakfast was equally pleasing and set us up for the day, thanks to everyone for making our stay memorable!

We stayed over for one night in July, in the beautiful Garden Room. A really friendly welcome upon arrival, before being shown to our room. A very private and well-designed space. Bathroom was fantastic and bed was so comfortable. Lovely to watch the wildlife from the window, although light sleepers might be woken by the cockerel (we are always awake early anyway so it was fine)! Make sure you have time to fit in the complimentary hot drinks and fresh cakes in the lounge. ||We had booked in for dinner which was exceptional. Go early for a window seat! Fantastic service, wonderful food and the perfect balance of being high quality but relaxed enough to enjoy the evening. The extra bread was so appreciated as it was amazing! I love seafood so the monkfish was my favourite course. Only regret is that I didn’t have the cheese course, so will have to return to test it out. Lovely to meet the chefs who are preparing the meal and great that wine recommendations were available without any pressure to order. ||We enjoyed a lovely breakfast, watching the red squirrels eating theirs too. Again, friendly and professional service and it was lovely to have the two courses, with lighter options available. ||Looking forward to my next escape into the woods.

Had sublime dinner & overnight stay at the Cottage in the Wood. Jack, Beth & team provide a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Fab food and recommend the wine flight which was well thought through and introduced us to some wines we wouldn’t have tried. Rooms comfy & well appointed but if you are 6ft tall or more avoid the Tall Trees room which is in the roof space!

We had an amazing dinner at The Cottage in the Wood. We had the set 7 courses menu which is actually more 9 courses menu as it comes with two desserts. The food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the fact that the chefs came to the table to present the different courses and add the sauce in the plate. Also the waiters were all very welcoming and pleasant. The service was perfect. Absolutely recommend this restaurant.

The wonderful Team at The Cottage in the Wood made our dinner experience a memorable one. The warmth from everyone you talk to, the little attentions and conversations make a huge difference between a simple meal at a restaurant and a place you want to come back to as soon as possible. The menu I had was crafted for a low iodine diet which I was amazed at. The effort to make me feel included so I could fully embrace this dining experience was unreal. Every dish served in beautiful plates to match the detail of the food presented to you. We loved that the accent is put on seasonal ingredients, meat and fish from the Lakes but also other areas in England as well as locally foraged herbs. All these important choices to use locally sourced ingredients makes us understand and respect the beauty of what is around us. Thank you very much for a great experience, specifically Aisling and Joel in the restaurant.

Can’t praise this place enough.|My husband and I spent a night here in July as part of our 25th wedding anniversary road trip and had a fantastic time.|From the moment we walked in the door we were made to feel welcome by the very friendly staff .|The complimentary tea and cake on arrival was a tasty treat.|The room was comfortable but the highlight was the 7 course taster meal.|Each course beautifully presented and layer upon layer of the most beautiful flavours.|We did the wine pairing and it really added to the whole experience. The staff were all knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There was also the lovely touch of the chefs coming out of the kitchen to tell us about the food.|The breakfast was also fabulous and the added bonus of seeing a red squirrel made our day.