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The Cottage in the WoodvsThe Belsfield Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Cottage in the Wood is preferred by most professionals compared to Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield. The Cottage in the Wood ranks #7 in Lake District with positive reviews from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Insight Guides.
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
The Belsfield Hotel
Jetsetter The Telegraph The Telegraph
Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EL
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "True period romance in a charming Laura Ashley hotel on Lake Windermere, with breakfast plus an optional three-course dinner." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This landmark hotel, in an enviable position above Windermere lake, has been given a Laura Ashley makeover creating rooms that are light, soft and modern." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This landmark hotel, in an eye-catching Victorian building with an enviable position above Windermere, has been cleverly designed with a style that is light, softly elegant and modern" Full review
