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The George HotelvsThe Cottage in the Wood
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Cottage in the Wood is the choice of most writers compared to The George Hotel. The Cottage in the Wood has a TripExpert Score of 77 with positive reviews from 2 reviews such as Insight Guides, Lonely Planet.
The George Hotel
Oyster
Devonshire Street, Penrith CA11 7SU
From $76/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Upper-middle-range
"Best suited for couples and dog owners, considering its pet-friendly lounge, ballroom with balcony, elegantly furnished bar, restaurant with a wine cellar, and access to sister hotel’s leisure club." 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
"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."
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
"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"
"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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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
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