We took over at The Cottage in the Wood in June 2002 and in doing so realised a long standing ambition to run our 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 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 & Tourism education.

Kath trained as a Nurse in Manchester and like Liam, after many years in clinical practice, also moved into the education sector and was latterly employed as Lecturer in Health Studies at the University of York.

Our vision is to create a memorable experience for our guests and to gain the recognition achieved by outstanding hotels. Our mission is to provide high quality, value for money accommodation and meals so that our guests return to ‘The Cottage’ when visiting the Lakes.

Images on our site clearly show the unique beauty of our location. ‘The Cottage’ provides a relaxing and peaceful ambience. We aim to ensure all our practices are friendly to the environment and we are members of the Lake District Tourism and Conservation Partnership. We also support the organisations Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and the RSPB.

In cooking, we use the best possible ingredients that are locally sourced as far as possible. Our menus are produced freshly made on the day, including breads, pasta and ice-creams. We see our guests as individuals and we are delighted to provide for your own preferences..