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The Cottage in the WoodvsThe Langstrath Country Inn
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, The Cottage in the Wood scores significantly higher than The Langstrath Country Inn. The Cottage in the Wood is ranked #7 in Lake District with approval from 3 sources including Insight Guides, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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 Langstrath Country Inn
Fodor's Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Stonethwaite, Borrowdale CA12 5XG, England
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Board games / puzzles
Fodor's "A perfect base for walkers, it has spacious, unfussy rooms (some with wood beams) with stunning views out to the surrounding countryside and hills." Full review
Lonely Planet "Borrowdale's country hotels are expensive, so you'll be better off basing yourself at this out-of-the-way inn in Stonethwaite."
The Telegraph8.0
"This venerable inn proves the old adage that location is everything." Full review
