Moss Grove OrganicvsThe Cottage in the Wood
Moss Grove Organic and The Cottage in the Wood are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Cottage in the Wood is preferred by most reviewers compared to Moss Grove Organic. The Cottage in the Wood ranks #7 in Lake District with praise from 3 reviews like Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Moss Grove Organic
off A591, Ambleside, Grasmere LA22 9SW
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"A Victorian building in the heart of Grasmere, the chic and spacious Moss Grove Organic has an emphasis on its environmental credentials." Full review
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Travel + Leisure
"The eco-aware hotel... is as sustainable as possible, with native woods and stone, organic toiletries, and fair-trade linens." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An eco-friendly b&b, fitted with reclaimed wood and decorated in organic paints, Moss Grove Organic is uncompromisingly modern nevertheless." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This eco-chic hotel champions its green credentials: sheep-wool insulation, organic paints, reclaimed timber beds, but for once, eco also equals elegance." Full review
The Cottage in the Wood
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Planet
Top 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 Guide
1 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