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The Cottage in the WoodvsThe Waterhead Inn
Both The Cottage in the Wood and Waterhead Hotel are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Waterhead Hotel ranks marginally better than The Cottage in the Wood. Waterhead Hotel ranks #5 in Lake District with endorsements from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
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 Waterhead Inn
Oyster
Fodor's The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"The 41-room, upscale town house hotel near Ambleside is modern yet cozy." Full review
Fodor's "Near the water's edge, with good views, it's comfortable and spotless, with excellent service and amenities that include music docks, underfloor heating, espresso machines." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A refreshingly metropolitan-style hotel amid the traditional, bijou or country-house offerings of the Lake District’s central honey-pots." Full review
Lonely Planet "Outside, it's clad in traditional Lakeland stone; inside, there are 40-something rooms that, while perfectly comfortable, feel a tad corporate in style." Full review
