Name: The Woodlands Country House
Address: Ireby, Bassenthwaite, CA7 1EX, United Kingdom, Ireby, Cumbria, CA7 1EX, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $79 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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The Woodlands Country House

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United Kingdom · July 5, 2016

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We loved our hostess who took excellent care of us and is an outstanding cook. We loved the view across rolling pastures divided by stone walls toward the northern fells of the Lake District. We found the bed and arm chairs in our room exceptionally comfortable. We loved the house, a former vicarage, and its interesting history.

Nancy, United States of America

Location delightful, breakfast wonderful, scenery amazing. Wonderful and friendly owner and staff who couldn't be nicer or more helpful. These people made us all feel special as if we were treasured friends up for a visit. Only 7 minutes walk from the local pub and about 20 minutes drive to the delightful town of Keswick, the Woodlands is ideally located for a quiet and delightful base to explore the North part of the Lake District. Woodlands is a converted Victorian Vicarage (I think) and it's "Olde Worlde" charm and peaceful surroundings allow you to really feel as if you have "got away from it all!" (Not completely though, as my son was still able to pursue his "Pokemon Go" interest!) We hope someday to return. Thoroughly recommended.

Archie, United Kingdom

Judith who runs the Woodlands is such a lovely lady, she honestly can't do enough for you. The family room we were in was spacious as was the bathroom. Judith would leave shortbread in with the tea & coffee each day in the room. Great choice on the breakfast menu.

Donna, United Kingdom

Very friendly, comfortable and luxurious. Great location for our event and visiting the north Lakes.

Paul, United Kingdom

This place is a hidden gem amazing stay the lady of the house couldn't do enough to help . disabled facilities are outstanding . Breakfast was great no complaints

Gregory, United Kingdom

Great place to stay very quite felt like home with nice food and staff(very clean as well)

Alex, United Kingdom

From the minute we arrived we were made very welcome. The bedroom and facilities were first class. The owner and staff were very pleasant and friendly.

Barbara, United Kingdom

The most memorable part was the warm and welcoming hostess. She made us feel almost at home. Nothing was a problem. The rooms was spacious and nice. The area is silent and we woke up to birds singing every morning. The house is old and not very modern, but it is well-kept and in order. This is not a polished business hotel, but a cozy small guesthouse with a very distinctive character.

Sigurd, Norway

We loved it - our trip was horrendous and they waited up for us, able to get a drink after arriving so very late - friendly - relaxed atmosphere, lovely room and staff

Alsia, United Kingdom

Julia and her staff were friendly and accomodating. The house and views are beautiful. Breakfast was just spot on.

Jenny, United Kingdom

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9.8

Just north of the Lake District, The Woodlands Country House provides well-appointed accommodation in a former Cumbrian vicarage. In the village of Ireby, Woodlands offers free parking, Wi-Fi, and a bar and lounge.

Each room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities with mineral water and biscuits or homemade shortbread. Rooms have luxury bedding and en suite bathroom facilities.

Guests can enjoy relaxing in the lounge which has a TV, books and games, or explore the grounds and discover the local wildlife. Woodlands Country House is around 13 miles north of Keswick, and a 30-minute drive from Carlisle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Bassenthwaite! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Family Room (3 Adults) 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
Room Size: 155 ft² Situated in the ground-floor annex and linked to the main house by a short covered walkway, this room overlooks a private woodland area and has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Dogs are permitted in this room at an extra charge of GBP 15 per stay. Room Facilities: Radio, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Alarm clock, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size: 172 ft² Situated on the 1st floor of the main house, this bright and airy room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities and a view across to the fells. Dogs are not permitted in this room. Room Facilities: Radio, Toilet, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room Disability Access-Ground Floor 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 155 ft² Situated in the ground-floor annex and linked to the main house by a short covered walkway, this room overlooks a private woodland area and is suitable for guests with limited mobility and for assisted wheelchair users. There is step-free access from the car park to this room and to the reception hall, bar, lounges and dining room in the main house. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower, ample space to allow access for wheelchairs and handrails by the toilet and shower. The room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Dogs are not permitted in this room, apart from guide dogs. Room Facilities: Radio, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Towels Recently booked! Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 140 ft² Situated on the 1st floor of the main house, this room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Dogs are not permitted in this room. Room Facilities: Radio, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room Ground Floor 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 155 ft² Situated in the ground-floor annex and linked to the main house by a short covered walkway, this room overlooks a private woodland area and has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Dogs are permitted in this room at an extra charge of GBP 15 per stay. Room Facilities: Radio, Toilet, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size: 210 ft² Situated on the 1st floor of the main house, this room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities and view across the garden to the hills beyond. Dogs are not permitted in this room. Room Facilities: Toilet, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Towels Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Derwentwater 11.2 miles
Cat Bells 11.7 miles

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Facilities of The Woodlands Country House Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

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9.1
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9.6
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8.6
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9.2
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9.8
Value for money

9.3
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6.4

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June 24, 2017

Nancy
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Gracious and Beautiful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇We loved our hostess who took excellent care of us and is an outstanding cook. We loved the view across rolling pastures divided by stone walls toward the northern fells of the Lake District. We found the bed and arm chairs in our room exceptionally comfortable. We loved the house, a former vicarage, and its interesting history.
April 26, 2017

Leigh
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Lovely location, good food and friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇My son and I had a lovely stay at the Woodlands Country House and were met with a pot of tea and Beautiful lemon drizzle cake upon arrival. The beds were comfortable and the room was a good size with en-suite and tea facilities including fresh milk and short bread biscuits. Full English breakfast was served both mornings which was very nice. The house is in a lovely countryside location next to a church, with a local pub (Black Lion) a few minutes walk away that does nice pub food. There is also another pub in the next village (25 min walk) called the Snooty Fox where we had an amazing meal (gourmet burger) that we both loved. Overall we would highly recommend the Woodlands Country House which is in a lovely, peaceful location, with very friendly staff.
April 17, 2017

Helen
United Kingdom
9.6

“Highly recommended..!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Little bit in the middle of nowhere, but amazing once we arrived.
눇Very friendly owner. Excellent service and amazing breakfast. Highly recommended and suitable for children x
February 19, 2017

Robert
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Cobwebs.
눇Good host and very good breakfast.
October 15, 2016

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Great Visit, will return again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Nothing
눇Outstanding Breakfasts
October 13, 2016

Melanie
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room Disability Access-Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The owner could not be more helpful or friendly. She was so accommodating to my friends and I. The accommodations best asset.
October 2, 2016

Audrey
United Kingdom
9.6

“My stay at Woodlands”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The only thing was that I couldn't connect to the wifi, but it wasn't a problem really.
눇Judith was a very good hostess. Tea or coffee, and a piece of homemade cake, was always offered when I returned from my day out. The bed was extremely comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious and very filling.
September 15, 2016

Neil
United Kingdom
9.6

“Few days R'n'R”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Bit of a nightmare to find. Doesn't the council cut hedges in the Lakes?
눇Stay was fine, food was good, Judith was extremely helpful, couldn't do enough for you.
September 4, 2016

Ismaila
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room Disability Access-Ground Floor
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast is bit early and only for an hour. An extension would be good
눇I love the countryside views and the location is perfect for that. Short drive to local amenities.
August 30, 2016

Annette
United Kingdom
5.4

“A good balance of pros and cons”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Rooms needed a much more thorough clean. Very dusty for example. Bathroom OK, though don't take a shower at a 'normal' time, because water pressure then is very low! Hard to see the steps to the front door at night, could have done with an outside light, but our phone torches worked well.
눇Really good breakfast and friendly welcome and care. Men in the party loved the bar. Women enjoyed the local knowledge and advice. Lovely old house and homely feel.
August 29, 2016

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇very welcoming
August 20, 2016

Archie
United Kingdom
10

“Woodlands Country House, a peaceful retreat and lovely location.”
- • Family with older children
- • Family Room Disability Access-Ground Floor
- • Stayed 6 nights
눇Location delightful, breakfast wonderful, scenery amazing. Wonderful and friendly owner and staff who couldn't be nicer or more helpful. These people made us all feel special as if we were treasured friends up for a visit. Only 7 minutes walk from the local pub and about 20 minutes drive to the delightful town of Keswick, the Woodlands is ideally located for a quiet and delightful base to explore the North part of the Lake District. Woodlands is a converted Victorian Vicarage (I think) and it's "Olde Worlde" charm and peaceful surroundings allow you to really feel as if you have "got away from it all!" (Not completely though, as my son was still able to pursue his "Pokemon Go" interest!) We hope someday to return. Thoroughly recommended.
August 9, 2016

Carl
United Kingdom
9.6

“A great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (3 Adults)
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Cant think of anything
눇The beds were very comfortable and the rooms cosey. Judith,the landlady, was lovely and very hospitable. The food was lovely. A great place to stay if u want to get away from it all.
August 3, 2016

Anonymous
Germany
10

“Lovely place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with older children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Alles prima. Sehr freundliche Besitzerin. Immer wieder gerne! All excellent. Very friendly and knowledgable proprietress. We will come back!
July 26, 2016

Donna
United Kingdom
10

“Wonderful Woodlands!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with older children
- • Family Room (3 Adults)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I cannot find anything negative to say about Woodlands.
눇Judith who runs the Woodlands is such a lovely lady, she honestly can't do enough for you. The family room we were in was spacious as was the bathroom. Judith would leave shortbread in with the tea & coffee each day in the room. Great choice on the breakfast menu.

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