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Heidi's Grasmere LodgevsThe Cottage in the Wood
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Heidi's Grasmere Lodge scores marginally better than The Cottage in the Wood. Heidi's Grasmere Lodge scores 77 with praise from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Fodor's.
Heidi's Grasmere Lodge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Red Lion Square, Grasmere LA22 9SP
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
Fodor's "This bustling, cozy little café and deli is lined with jars of locally made jams and chutneys." Full review
Lonely Planet "This plush B&B plonked above Heidi's cafe in the centre of the village offers six superfeminine rooms full of frilly cushions and Cath Kidston–style patterns." Full review
The Cottage in the Wood
Insight Guides
The Telegraph
The Guardian The Guardian Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Magic Hill, Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW
From $154/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Insight Guides "Tucked away in a beautiful mountainous location, this former 17th-century coaching inn has delightful, modern rooms and a fine restaurant that supports quality local suppliers."
The Telegraph9.0
"Wrapped in woodland with tree-top views to Skiddaw and a 10-minute drive from Keswick, this restaurant-with-rooms offers inventive cooking, contemporary-style rooms and a warm, unstuffy atmosphere." Full review
The Guardian "A one-stop-shop for an indulgent foodie weekend with plenty of hearty outdoor appeal, this restaurant with nine bedrooms feels delightfully off-grid, tucked away 1,000ft above Keswick in the Whinlatter Forest"
The Guardian "Don’t be misled by the name; the Cottage is actually a striking Georgian mansion, set high above the spa town of Malvern, surrounded by woodland"
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"For a secluded spoil, head for this out-of-the-way bolthole, on the road to Whinlatter Forest, in a completely modernised coaching inn." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"The cooking is modern with some Nordic influences, courtesy of Head Chef Sam Miller’s experience in Scandinavia, and there are subtle touches of innovation too" Full review
