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Linthwaite HousevsThe Cottage in the Wood
Both Linthwaite House and The Cottage in the Wood are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Cottage in the Wood scores slightly higher than Linthwaite House. The Cottage in the Wood comes in at #7 in Lake District with positive reviews from 3 publications like Insight Guides, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Linthwaite House
Insight Guides
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Independent Independent
Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JA
From $240/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Insight Guides "This is one of the best hotels in the Lake District, in a sublime hilltop setting overlooking Lake Windermere."
The Telegraph9.0
"A relaxed country-house hotel without the swags and fuss but with plenty of stylish warmth and comfort - and a rather good kitchen." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Wrapped in manicured gardens with views over Lake Windermere, Linthwaite House delivers 21st-century sophistication amid a rugged landscape." Full review
Independent "Surrounded by pretty polished gardens and with views of Victorian steamers gliding across the lake, Linthwaite House is a satisfying blend of old and new"
Independent "Linthwaite House Hotel has an elevated position above Windermere, standalone suites for families, bikes to borrow and its own tarn with a rowing boat"
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
