The Cottage In The Wood Michelin Restaurant
Located in Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District National Park, this secluded contemporary hotel in a 17th-century building is 4.3 miles from Keswick and 3.8 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake.
Cottage in the Wood retained its Michelin Star for the year. “As you leave the small hamlet of Braithwaite, the narrow road rises steeply towards the Whinlatter Forest and Pass. Here, you¢ll find a small black and white roadside inn run by a friendly team,” the Michelin Guide says. “It really is a cosy little place: in winter sit in the dining room; in summer take in the view over the fells and valley from the conservatory.
“Chef Ben Wilkinson has made the place his own and there is a quiet confidence to his cooking. Top quality ingredients and classic techniques take the lead, and there is a certain sophistication to the well-balanced flavour pairings ? and while skilfully making the dishes look eye-catching, he manages to avoid over-elaboration. “Like the food, the service is natural and honest, and you leave feeling that they really do care about every little detail here. “Contemporary bedrooms complete the picture.”
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