The Cottage in the Wood Country House Hotel and restaurant is a former 17th century coaching inn situated in the heart of the Whinlatter forest near Keswick, in one of the most dramatic and unspoilt areas of the Lake District national park.

The hotel is a superb example of luxury Keswick accommodation and the natural beauty of the area compelled the famous author and walker Wainwright to write “that the north western fells were the most delectable of all” and “I have sometimes tired of tramping the same tracks, but not here”.

Whinlatter is the only mountain forest in England and “The Cottage” is situated atop the Whinlatter Pass with superb view down the valley to the Skiddaw Mountain range and Keswick. The woodland garden plays host to a wide variety of wildlife including red squirrels and numerous species of birds. Viewing points for the Bassenthwaite Ospreys are located nearby.

The Country House Hotel provides peaceful and tranquil accommodation, yet is situated only ten minutes drive from the bustling market town of Keswick. It is ideally situated between the lakes of Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Buttermere and Crummock Water.

Liam and Kath Berney took over at The Cottage in the Wood on Wednesday 12th June 2002 and in doing so realised a long standing ambition to run their own hotel in one of the most beautiful parts of England. Liam trained as a Chef at the Savoy, London and went on to work at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. At the same time, the Midland’s ‘French’ was the only restaurant outside of London to hold a Michelin Star. This was followed by over 20 years in hospitality education as a college lecturer and later head of school of hospitality and tourism at Stratford upon Avon College.

Why not try Liams recipe for:- Medallions of Venison with Red Wine and Cepes, Savoury Damson Tart and Potato Gratin