The Cottage In The Wood

Fine dining restaurant · Above Derwent

The Cottage In The Wood

Fine dining restaurant · Above Derwent

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Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW, United Kingdom

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Elegant British cuisine in stunning Lake District setting  

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Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW, United Kingdom Get directions

thecottageinthewood.co.uk
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Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 17687 78409
thecottageinthewood.co.uk
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"As you make your way up the Whinlatter Pass, you will find this remote black and white inn that boasts some fabulous Lakeland views – best enjoyed from a seat in the conservatory. The cooking comes in the form of a tasting menu and makes use of Lakeland produce like Herdwick lamb from Coniston, with every part of the ingredient put to use. Dishes are well-conceived and blend classical execution with a subtle modernity that highlights a variety of flavours and textures. It’s a cosy little place, with a range of bedrooms available if you wish to stay the night." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/cumbria/braithwaite/restaurant/cottage-in-the-wood
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The Re-Opening of the Lake District’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants

"As you leave the small hamlet of Braithwaite, the narrow road rises steeply towards the Whinlatter Forest and Pass. Here, you’ll find a small black-and-white roadside inn run by a friendly team." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/the-re-opening-of-the-lake-district-s-michelin-starred-restaurants
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These 10 Restaurants in the U.K. Have Exceptional Views

"A 17th-Century building nestled amid England’s only mountain forest, Cottage in the Wood presents elegant British cuisine in a stunning Lake District setting. The curved, window-lined dining room allows for a range of vantage points: look out through Whinlatter Forest and catch glimpses of Skiddaw’s peak. Beautifully presented dishes feature carefully sourced local ingredients, celebrating the rich larder of the surrounding Cumbrian countryside." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/restaurants-with-views-great-britain-ireland-michelin-guide-2020
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Michelin Guide 2020: Restaurants With Views

"A 17th-Century building nestled amid England’s only mountain forest, Cottage in the Wood presents elegant British cuisine in a stunning Lake District setting. The curved, window-lined dining room allows for a range of vantage points: look out through Whinlatter Forest and catch glimpses of Skiddaw’s peak. Beautifully presented dishes feature carefully sourced local ingredients, celebrating the rich larder of the surrounding Cumbrian countryside." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/michelin-guide-2020-restaurants-with-views
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Paul Thomas

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15th October. Our overnight room in 'Ash' including a seven course taster menu. A very easy review really & the same as many who have acknowledged the location, hotel, all staff and of course the beautiful culinary art work presented during each service and complimented with a flight of wine. A short drive from our home in Cumbria, through parts of Whinlatter forest and arriving at the beautiful 'Cottage in the wood'. Checked in at 4pm and met with a warm welcome, escorted to our beautiful room and guided through the various elements of 'green' environmental use of tea, coffee etc. Cocktails, coffee and beautifully prepared cake in the lovely, homely & informal lounge. Evening meal at 6.30 in the conservatory overlooking the forest, river and distant Cumbrian fells (& the regular red squirrel). Each meal supported by information relevant to the cooking method, the produce and the wine complementing each course. Amazing food as you would expect with a renowned chef. Amazing staff. All very happy, warm, helpful, attentive and with a good knowledge of food, drinks and of course the local area. Looking forward to returning.

Z2919YBjohng

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One of the best meals I've ever eaten. Superb food, really warm and friendly service and quirky, minimalist decor. The tasting menu was like being taken on a magical journey which enchanted, delighted and surprised. The food looked gorgeous, often like bright miniature sculptures and was always packed with powerful, complimentary flavours. One really enjoyable element was the chefs who'd prepared the food coming to explain the ingredients and processes. They seemed so proud of there achievements, quite rightly. I've eaten in some more lauded venues that were no where near as good. I hope they achieve the success that such a fantastic vision and execution deserves. Excellent.

Tourist08907581117

Google
First visit but won’t be the last. A warm friendly service from start to finish led by Beth and the team. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff across the whole team. |Beautiful accommodation, with amazing views across the Skiddaw hills. |Outstanding food, course after course, well done Jack and the rest of the chefs. Amazing night from start to finish. Thank you

susanwhalen2018

Google
The reception area is really calm and welcoming. Joel gave us a warm welcome, he is so professional and friendly too, taking time to chat. He offered us complementary tea/coffee and cake which is a lovely touch. ||We stayed in the Garden Suite which was immaculately clean. There is a hairdryer, an iron, small board, plenty of selection of teas, coffee and some fresh cookies too and milk.||The walk in shower was fabulous with The Bath House products which are beautiful.||The restaurant and food is magical, absolutely AMAZING, down to the plates and glasses. The views, setting, presentation, precision and care into every course is exceptional. We loved hearing where the produce was from and how it had been made.||Breakfast was just as fabulous.||This was our second visit, it won’t be our last.||Thank you to Jack, Beth and all the staff.||The boys send a big thank you for the bread too, they were thrilled 😊

John Greenwood

Google
One of the best meals I've ever eaten. Superb food, warm and friendly service, interesting quirky minimalist decor. I couldn't fault it. I sat with a foolish grin on my face as the dishes kept coming and surprising and delighting me, everyone packed with beautifully balanced flavours. I've eaten in more lauded places that were nothing like as good as this. I hope they acheive the success that such a well rounded experience deserves.

197grahamg

Google
Fabulous stay, really warm welcome before being shown to our really rather nice room, where the plus points started racking up already. Ground coffee, loose leaf tea, fresh bottled water still fridge cold. Bed, and bathroom everything you would ever want them to be - bamboo and jasmine body wash? Who knew?|Of course the real reason you're there is it's a restaurant, and it's an absolute better. The food and wine pairings are intriguing, inventive, creative - brilliantly balanced- and tasted superb. A dish made up of the yeast left over from the week's bread production, a chimichurri from the ugly scraps of herbs (chef's words not mine) left after rest had been used, highlighting nothing goes to waste ethos.|Loved the chefs coming out themselves to help serve and explain the dishes. Not a bum note anywhere, continued into breakfast, with the owner/head chef turning his hand to waiting duties.|It is a Michelin star restaurant, and comfortable, very well appointed accommodation. Naturally comes at a cost, but in all honesty a very reasonable one, and definitely work every single penny.

EuanF97

Google
Booked The Cottage in the Wood as a birthday surprise after seeing Jack on last years Great British Menu and also being the perfect location to hike the next day.||We stayed for one night and the room was great with everything you need.||We had the 7 course tasting menu which was incredible. Every dish was delicious and could tell had really fresh ingredients as well as different ingredients paired together that I hadn’t tried or seen before. All of the staff made the meal a great experience by being attentive and also explaining each course perfectly. Also even though it was a very wet and foggy day the view from the restaurant at the valley was still incredible and a completely different visual experience to most restaurants.||We also had breakfast in the morning which was again delicious and the staff were great. The best part was definitely watching all of the birds and couple of red squirrels outside the window which the backdrop of the valley and hills whilst enjoying breakfast.||I would highly recommend to anyone to stay and dine here and if you’re interested in walking/hiking there’s plenty of wainwrights nearby.

Mélodie Herbas

Google
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.