Field Notes
Harden’s Top 100!
We’ve been ranked number 84 in Harden’s Top 100 UK Restaurants for 2026! Now in its 35th year, Harden’s remains one of the UK’s most trusted dining guides, built on genuine customer feedback rather than inspector reviews. Its latest edition, released this week, draws on 30,000 reports from 2,500 diners and showcases 2,800 venues across …
A flurry of awards!
On Monday 24th November, we attended the ‘Hotel Cateys’. Awarded by the The Caterer Magazine, our leading industry publication, ‘The Cateys’ is seen as the hospitality ‘Oscars’, a glittering celebration with the leaders, movers and shakers of the hotel world. We were shortlisted for two awards, Restaurant Team of the Year and Hotel Restaurant Chef …
New Year’s Eve 2025
After an extremely successful first New Years Eve at ‘The Cottage’, we’ve decided to bring back the decadent celebrations for another year. Venture up our mountain, check into one of our cosy (any perhaps newly refurbished!) rooms, don your sparkles and see in 2026 with us. It’s sure to be another fantastic celebration. You can …
Top 100
Just before Christmas, we asked you to vote for us to be in SquareMeal’s UK Top 100 Restaurants, and thanks to you all, we were ranked 71st! The shortlist is created in collaboration with the good folks at SquareMeal and you, the general public’s dedicated foodies. The restaurants that made the Top 100 are …
Great British Menu 2025
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Jack will appear in the new series of Great British Menu! The series is returning this year for its twentieth series with the banquet’s theme “Great Britons”. Originally from Liverpool, Jack will be representing the North West, competing against three other top chefs in the region. All three …
Good Things Come in Threes
We simply can’t stop celebrating our latest achievement; 3 AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence! Each year restaurants and hotels across the country are celebrated at the annual AA Hospitality Awards. The awards are a marker of excellence within the hospitality industry, for both individuals and businesses. As The Cottage begins a new era, we’re so …
The People’s Choice
As we come towards the most wonderful time of the year, Head Chef Jack may have bagged himself an early Christmas present! You may have seen our social media takeover of the UK’s top chef network, The Staff Canteen. With a near quarter of a million followers, the page gives you a front row …
New Year’s Eve 2024
With the nights drawing in, the crisp Autumnal air has made us excited for our first winter at ‘The Cottage’ and New Year’s Eve. We can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Years than our forest in the mountains, in the wonderful Lake District. It’s sure to be a night to …
Stars in our eyes!
We’re delighted to announce that we have retained our Michelin star! Jack & Beth are over joyed with the news and would like to thank Kath & Liam for the wonderful opportunity so far. It’s a team effort achieving a high accolade such as this, and they would like to congratulate everyone that works and supports …
Welcome Beth & Jack!
We are pleased to announce that Beth and Jack Bond have joined us as General Manager and Head Chef. Their style and way of doing things fits in very well with the values and standards we strive for at ‘The Cottage’. Beth and Jack are passionate about sustainable practices and minimising waste. In the way …
