Woodlands Hotel in South Lakeland

Lovely place and very accommodating. Staff were all friendly and food was great.

We popped in to see if there was availability to eat at the restaurant, it was a Saturday evening and the place was busy with great atmosphere so we didn’t have much hope! But the staff are so friendly and helpful they managed to fit us in. The food was great. I ordered the fish and chips. It was the best I’ve had! Not greasy, lovely mushy peas and tartar sauce, and I really enjoyed the salad with it. My partner had chicken with tarragon sauce and said it was tasty and the veg was perfectly cooked. The meals were a good size but not excessive, just right.

My wife and I stayed in the Log Cabins for our second time because this place is amazing, Friend staff amazing location, near to all the main route for the lake district and other locations, They is a great hotel serving amazing food and if you love the self catering style like us we stayed at one of the log cabins. 10/10 for the location, staff, food and cleanliness

Hotel very comfortable but no sockets in bathroom for charging your toothbrush. They kindly gave us an adapter to use while we were there. Nowhere to walk our dog nearby. Had to drive to Grange over Sands.

Lovely place very quiet and peaceful ✌ food in the restaurant is lovely and the staff are great very friendly people..Love it .

Superb meal lovely staff steak pie 10/10 Wish we came sooner ..staying on mealthrop caravan site ..Will definitely return ..many thanks 😊

We ate at the Woodlands two nights this week. The food and service was excellent with lovely friendly staff. We will go back.

Very peaceful cabins are brilliant

Absolutely love this place.Beautiful,quiet,but very close to Grange,Kendal,Bowness etc.Staff welcoming and helpful.Stayed in one of the older Lodges,which we love.Cant wait to come back when the weather warms up.Come here at least twice a year.The owner also deserves a mention...friendly,accomodating and an absolute gentleman.Cant recommend this little gem of place enough.I must also add,great dog friendly place offering dog friendly Lodges.This lovely place also has a pub and restaurant offering great food and drink at very reasonable prices.Its beautiful, relaxing and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful,friendly getaway.

Lovely place to stay. Great for dog lovers. I stayed in a lodge which was great for my dog because there was no chance of him straying. Each of the lodges are fitted with a gate so I could get on with things without the worry of him wandering off out of sight. Food at the hotel is reasonably priced and enjoyable.A lovely,peaceful break away.Highly recommended.Nice pub onsite.Good prices.Very close to Kendal,Bowness.Heavenly.Staff very helpful and friendly.

Staying at a nearby campsite and walked in for a pint. The staff were unwelcoming and the atmosphere in this very dated hotel was awful. We were one of two tables having drinks but didn’t stay long enough to ruin the afternoon. Definitely pick somewhere more friendly if you’d like a nice afternoon out.

Our room was very comfortable, very clean, nice en suite, a very comfy big bed with good pillows. Breakfast was good, juice, cereal, fruit platter, and an English cooked breakfast. Nothing elaborate but all cooked very well. We had dinner twice during our stay, both times the food was well cooked and tasty. Staff were helpful and friendly.

The food was cooked to perfection and was all quality produce .. the service was magnificent and Angelina couldn’t do enough to help us .. an absolute hidden gem of a place

Fabulous meal with wonderful service from our waitresss Deb, the food was excellent and of good quality.. The bar man did a fabulous job of keeping everyone entertained and making sure all our glasses were full .. Will definitely be dining here again .

Visited with my dad tonight. I had the steak and ale pie and my dad had the fish and chips. Both were fantastic and great value. The owners were very hospitable.

We ate in the conservatory twice during our stay at Meathop Fell Caravan Park. The waiter/manager was very pleasant and efficient and we felt quite safe during COVID Protection times. The food was delicious, especially the onion soup and lamb tagine on the first night. The second night I had scampi and chips and partner had beef burger, again lovely food and well presented. Highly recommended and would be a reason to return to the caravan park. The lodges in the grounds of the hotel looked really nice.

Really lovely afternoon tea. Great value and delicious. Pretty setting and a bit of a hidden gem. Good selection of cakes and giant scones.

My wife and I went to the Hotel for a meal in the restaurant as it was near to where we were staying, the food was of an excellent quality, we both chose the “Pie of the day” which was steak and ale which was outstanding. I had a few pints of Lancaster amber ale which was well kept, the staff we very friendly and the service very good.

We visited here several times as it’s a short walk from where we were staying. Each time we visited, we found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The children were able to play freely in the gardens and enjoyed exploring some of the little wooded areas, looking for ‘treasure’ and making friends with other children. Drinks are reasonably priced. We only ate in once and were very happy with the choices, quality and the quantity (which is quite substantial). Our youngest grandchild only wanted vegetables so the chef provided a (huge) plate of new potatoes, peas and broccoli. The manager kindly then put the leftovers into a plastic container for us to take back to our accommodation. 4 adult main meals, 3 child main meals, 2 rounds of drinks = £104.

If you are looking for a Faulty Towers themed dining experience then this is the place for you. Rude managers, run down restaurant and gardens, no atmosphere or character. Expected Basil to appear at any moment. Saving graces are that the beer and food are reasonable. Can't see it lasting long under current management which would be a great shame as the Woodlands has so much potential.

this is just outside silverdale up a driveway, but the beer is very good! and well priced, worth a drive out to

The food and service here were delightful. We booked this dinner at the last minute and we were that glad we did! We ordered the daily specials, which were freshly cooked and delicious. We started with fresh asparagus, perfectly cooked, followed by cod in a delicious butter sauce. Sticky toffee pudding was a tasty dessert.

Excellent fillet steak medallions in Diane sauce with lovely roasted veg and twice cooked chips on 30/12/20. Felt safe and socially distanced.

Lovely hotel near the camp site we stayed on. Purchased a meal for takeaway, and although expensive for a takeaway it was delicious. Totally social distanced when I had a beer whilst waiting.

Went early July when places were only just being allowed to open again, we sat outside and had a brilliant takeaway meal, very hot and tasty. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The social distancing and hygiene precautions were very good.

We had good food in the bar on the first night good choice of drinks then a fantastic buffet on the second night. The breakfast was very good on both days.

Four of us ate a three course A La Carte meal with wine and beer. The food, service and ambiance was all excellent and very good value. Top Marks and thank you very much.

Este hotel forma parte de los lodges en los terrenos donde va a buscar la llave de su lodge. Mientras nos deteníamos en un albergue, subimos a cenar y tomar un par de copas, la comida era excelente y el ambiente también. Ambos disfrutamos de la comida ya un precio razonable un pub y restaurante muy agradable y acogedor.

Visitamos el bar para tomar una copa por recomendación del parque de caravanas en el camino. Dice muy claramente en el cartel 'Public Bar' y 'Dogs Welcome'. . . . . Encontramos que es lo contrario de esto y no volveremos. Nos pidieron que nos sentáramos en un rincón o mejor aún, afuera con nuestros perros ya que había una boda. Entiendo totalmente la boda, pero no debes anunciarte como 'abierto al público' si organizas eventos privados, ¡o al menos poner un cartel que diga cerrado al público y a los perros si no los quieres! ! ! ! ! Entonces no habríamos desperdiciado nuestro tiempo ni ahorrado la vergüenza de no ser bienvenidos. Además, la forma en que hablaron con el personal fue terrible.

This hotel is dog friendly in the small bar area and we sat and had a traditional bar meal with our dog. Sirloin steak with the fat strangely cut off and steak and mushroom pie. Both were very pleasant. The service was good.

El hotel estaba lleno y nos ofrecieron uno de los alojamientos independientes. Fue muy cómodo con dos dormitorios, salón de tamaño justo. Había una sauna, así como un gran baño y ducha separada. Todo se proporcionó si hubiéramos deseado ir de autoservicio. Comimos en el hotel. Hablar con el administrador (o el propietario) del catering fue un problema para no saber cuán ocupados estarían. Era difícil hacer ofertas especiales, por lo tanto, el menú era un poco limitado si se decidía por una estadía más larga.

Tuvimos una comida aquí durante su estancia en el sitio de caravanas cercanas. Aunque el menú no era extenso, la comida era muy buena. La tarta del día era bistec y cerveza: un corte por encima de los típicos pasteles de pub. Un montón de carne y salsa. J tenía pato: buena porción con salsa de ciruela. Las verduras estaban bien cocinadas y una buena selección: brócoli, zanahorias, col roja y maíz dulce. Patatas nuevas agradables también. Un pudín - migaja de manzana con crema - era agradable. El personal era cortés y atento. En general, es un buen hallazgo y muy útil si te alojas en el sitio de la caravana Meathop Fell.

Nos alojamos por 3 noches en una de las cabañas de troncos en los jardines del hotel y lo disfrutamos tanto que hemos reservado de nuevo para el próximo año nuevo. La cabaña era cálida y cómoda (aparte de una cama doble muy chirriante) y nos impresionó especialmente el árbol de Navidad decorado en el salón y la sauna en el baño. El hotel en sí (los retretes en particular) podrían hacer un poco de renovación, pero el servicio y la comida en el restaurante son excelentes, especialmente por parte de la encantadora Angelina. No elegimos el buffet de año nuevo porque pensamos que era un poco caro, pero disfrutamos bailando toda la noche y viendo el año nuevo, además de poder quedarnos hasta el 2 de enero. Esto significaba que podíamos disfrutar del día de Año Nuevo relajándonos y paseando bajo el sol mientras nuestra cena de asados cocinada en el horno en la cabaña, ¡qué gran comienzo para 2019!

Mi familia y yo estábamos a la vuelta de la esquina, en Meathop. Durante nuestra estancia visitamos Woodlands Hotel dos veces. Una vez para la cena y una vez para el desayuno. En ambas ocasiones, el personal era muy amable y servicial, y la comida era muy buena.No dudaría en volver a visitar.

Me saludaron, bueno, digo, saludé, debería decir gruñido por un hombre de aspecto extremadamente desaliñado, que parecía que realmente debería haber estado trabajando en la granja al final del camino, ropa que colgaba de su parte superior y su ropa interior en exhibición, botas sucias y una camisa que era 2 veces más grande y que había visto días mejores. Además de esto, su cabello parecía que no había visto un cepillo durante varios días o semanas. Después de darnos cuenta de que este hombre era en realidad el gerente y preguntándonos cuándo iban a ser atendidos, decidimos salir y conducir por el camino a algún lugar un poco más acogedor y limpio. Tenga en cuenta que el resto del personal era limpio, inteligente y estaba bien, pero la forma en que el hombre de James les estaba hablando, me hizo sentir incómodo e incapaz de contener la boca, así que decidí irme antes de decir algo que quizás tenga más tarde. arrepentido . .

Went to the bar to ask if it was okay to order food.Landlady turned her nose up at us and said they were extremely busy and did we want to eat now?After saying yes if possible she said she would go and check.Actually only went just outside the door before coming back in and saying no.Her attitude was most rude and consequently felt the need to write this review.Incidently only one other couple sat in bar at the time and reserve notices out anywhere. VERY UNWELCOMING

We stayed in the hotel for three nights on half-board basis. Breakfasts and dinners were excellent. The menu is not extensive but has sufficient options to satisfy most people. We find that the smaller menus mean fresher and better meals.

Decided to try this hotel for evening meal as it is in a beautiful location. The manager or head waiter had little charisma, the food was OK but definitely not fine dining and the crepe brûlée was very poor. Not likely to be going back.

Had ourselves a few afternoon drinks on the lawn felt like we owned the place as we had it to ourselves which was great.....should have worn a crivat and a Panama hat lol....

Enjoyed a really good meal in the restaurant on Saturday evening. We were staying nearby and noticed it caters for non-residents. Food excellent and priced very reasonable. Highly recommend.

Don’t come as they can’t cope with a family of 3. They happily sat us down with menus only to be told after we had ordered drinks. We can’t order food for over a hour as they where expecting a party of 15. The place only had a handful of people hardly rushed off there feet.

How losing a key player has effected this place. No host now. Bring back Steve. We won't be coming back again now. No atmosphere, sadly its lost its charm.

Food at the woodlands is second to none. The menu is varied and suits everyone's taste. Chef is willing to adapt menu without any fuss. Lovely friendly man

When we stay at the Caravan Club site nearby we always come here for drinks and something to eat, the bar is dog friendly so our Westie can come along too, the bar area is a little small but it all adds to a more cozy atmosphere, especially in the cold months of the year

Nice drinks in dog friendly bar. Made very welcome and prices are good too. In a wonderful location, will be back soon to try the food.

We were staying at the nearby caravan park and as it was our first night we thought we would treat ourselves to tea out. We arrived at 5:15 , the bar area was full (only a little area to sit in) and we saw the sign that said no children in the bar area so went through to the restaurant. The waiter was folding napkins and informed us that food wasn't served until 6:00 so we said no problem we will have a drink and is there somewhere we can wait, he cleared his napkins off the table he was working at and asked us to take a seat (on four small bar stools - not good with a 4 year old!) We thought we would be moved when we ordered our food but no we had to stay where we were!! Food was delicious and priced just right. The signs outside said that the restaurant is open to non residents but we felt like we were intruding especially being put on that small table and bar stools when there were plenty of tables available to be sat at!!

We often dine at the Woodlands Hotel when we stay at the Caravan Club Meathop Fell Site. The bar is dog friendly and the food is excellent and reasonably priced. Drinks are priced at normal pub prices and there is a lovely friendly. welcoming atmosphere.

Tuvimos unas vacaciones familiares cerca del hotel y decidimos darnos a una cena. El hotel está en una bonita ubicación rural y camping y refugios incluye en el lugar. La decoración era muy agradable, y creo que habían sido remodelados recientemente. El personal era excepcionalmente amable y servicial, y los precios eran, como cabe esperar de un hotel. Todos tuvimos comidas diferentes y, por desgracia, uno de grupo tenía que estaba muy salado sobresaliente y otro de nuestro grupo de pollo que estaba seco. Le habría dado una calificación de 5 estrellas si no fuera por lo anterior. Si nos visita el próximo año sin duda regresaremos.

Visitamos el Woodlands Hotel mientras visitaba Grange con el trabajo. Una luz agradable y espacioso restaurante con un personal educado y atento. La comida era un poco lento en venir, pero como no había ninguna prisa, realmente no importa. La pierna de cordero fue servido con una selección de vegetales frescos y era muy bueno. Buena parte de tamaño y a un precio razonable.

We were staying next door at the Caravan Club site and went here for our first night. Our meals were very nice and tasty. Service was friendly but could've been a little more attentive. Nice meal though.

Hemos sido visitantes regulares a este hotel por los últimos 5 años y siempre hemos tenido un gran servicio gracias a Steve el gerente. Esta noche el personal del bar era muy agradable y servicial, pero la dirección nos dijo que estaban cerrando a las 10:00 cuando compramos una bebida en 9. 50. Creemos que este era muy pobre y no volveremos en el futuro.

Visitamos para cenar. Personal amable, buena comida, precios razonables. No es un gran menú, pero una buena mezcla de platos clásicos y cosas para probar. Sin duda volveremos!

Beautiful location near the Lake District with a dog friendly hotel and log cabins /lodges. Lovely hotel very friendly owner and staff. lovely hotel and rooms. Good breakfast. Paid £89 for 1 night stay in double en suite room with woodland view. (Wanted lodge but had to have 2 night stay and I didn't have 2 nights time available unfortunately). But owner allowed us still to take dog into hotel room and bar as long as well behaved. Late check in at 9pm easy to find on satnav and lovely happy welcome. Great location near to lakes a short drive away. Will make a return visit probably to a lodge.

Myself and my wife were stopping at the adjacent Meathop caravan site and this hotel is ideally situated a two minute walk away...it appears Victorian and is immaculate inside and out...the staff are faultless..and there is even the odd real ale on which I appreciate but didn't opt for on this occasion....The food is very good and well priced...but a few minor details make me doubt it is worth a five star......my gammon was beautifully cooked and quite plump yet very difficult to cut with the blunt instruments provided....provide steak knives or similar please without asking....secondly my gammon came with sugared pineapple...why would you want to put sugar on a piece of fresh sweet pineapple? I gave it my wife who has a sweet tooth and even she found it too much..and lastly I had an Irish liquor coffee which was lovely except that the cream was straight out of the fridge...so freezing cold cream against hot coffee and whisky..not good..warm the cream next time please....other than that I would give it five stars because the food is well priced, good quality and well cooked..

My wife and I were staying at the nearby Meathop Fell Caravan Club site. The Woodlands is only a short walk away.We had Garlic Mushrooms and Camembert for starters, then Lamb & Pork for main accompanied with new potatoes and a variety of vegetables. Every dish was very well cooked. Service was excellent. A really nice meal

We have eaten and drank at the Woodlands many times.Great food and service and the manager Stephen is a legend.Well done guys never disapointed.

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We ate a really excellent dinner (twice!) during a four night stay in one of the adjacent lodges on the site. Imaginative cooking was combined with interesting touches, and pleasant service further enhanced an enjoyable, family winter break.

Excellent food every time we eat at Woodlands. The sea bass is consistently excellent , the best I've ever tasted.

We have stayed at this excellent hotel 4 or 5 times now, a very peaceful location and it is close to all Lakeland major towns. The food in the restaurant was superb as usual, with plenty of choice, there is an A La Carte menu and a bar menu. The rooms are very clean and have everything you need. The atmosphere in the bar was great with a mix of locals and other people staying there. Nothing was too much trouble for Steve and his staff, always done professionally and with a smile, we hope to visit again very soon.

Have been eating here for a long while and have never had a bad meal. The dining room is light and airy with lots of space between the tables - when you push your chair back you do not bump into somebody. Also they sell real ale.

The whole point of going out for a meal in a restaurant is that you should enjoy your experience from the start to the finish.We went anticipating a good meal because of the rave reviews on TA.Ok the car park was free - good start.Once at the restaurant entrance, the décor resembled a cheap greasy spoon café with bare wooden table tops.So lets analyse why I should give the restaurant one star by dissecting what we had & what we paid for.Starters: We both had the Blue Cheese, fried bacon & lettuce at £4.75 pp. a little steep for what we received but nothing to write home about.My wife had the frozen fish, chips & mushy Pease which was bland & boring.I had the roast Lamb Rump with veg & chips at £12.95 which was tasteless, tuff & chewy, but at least the portion size was adequate.The bill was £37.95 with drinks which I have no qualms paying if we enjoyed the food but as we didn't the whole experience was 100% negative.All in all we would not recommend this restaurant for the above reason.But don't let me put you of.

We were recommended to eat here as we were staying on the caravan park next door. I rang to ask what time they finished serving food and was told it would be 8.15 that evening as they were very busy so I took the opportunity to book a table.I'm not sure about being busy, there were only a few tables booked but I guess it's all relative. The staff were all friendly but the service was a little bit like Fawlty Towers - we ordered a bottle of wine which was placed unopened on the table in front us. Having said that the food was lovely, very tasty and we did enjoy it.Would we return? Yes, probably but with lowered expectations.

great hideaway place very peacefull even though there were children in the lodges nearby , we had a fantastic two days the staff made us feel very special I would recommend this hotel to anyone we loved it , staff couldn't have been nicer and always on hand if we needed them

Rooms are nice and clean and spacious. Breakfast a good start for the day. Nice area to go for walks gardens lovely sitting area .

To celebrate my 50th birthday, I needed a venue that could accommodate a large party to stay for the weekend but could also arrange an Afternoon Tea on arrival on the Friday, Dinner for the Saturday evening and a Sunday breakfast for 24 people and 2 dogs. The Woodlands turned out to be the ideal place and I have had the most amazing weekend. We rented 5 pine lodges and 2 hotel rooms and everything just fell into place. The staff couldn't have done any more to make my birthday special and all my party have commented on what a fabulous and special The Woodlands is. I cannot thank you all enough, and we will definitely be back.

We were staying next door at the caravan club touring site and this was so handy to walk to. We came on the first night just for a drink but decided on a return visit the following evening with friends for our evening meal. Nice comfy dining room and lovely service. The food was freshly prepared and delicious and not overly expensive. Highly recommend this place

Steve the host is very friendly and this is one of the main reasons we have returned this year. I had the sirloin steak which was delicious and cooked perfect and my partner is a veggie who is hard to please so he asked the waitress if there was anything other than nut roast he can knock up. He said yes and made stuffed peppers which where off menu these where very tasty and excellent. Highly recommend for jus a few pints or for food. It's not expensive!

First evening we went for drinks only.The staff were very friendly and there was a very nice atmosphere.Booked for a meal for the following night as we were able to take the dog (we were on a break at The Caravan Club and did not wish to leave the dog in the van for too long on his own).The meal was delicious.3 had garlic mushrooms for starters,3 had steak and I had the salmon.It was the best I had ever tasted with prawns in the sauce-mmmmm.Definately recommend.All of us thoroughly enjoyed.Presentation good and staff attentive.

We have visited here a few times for drinks and twice now for meals. All our meals have been presented nicely and tasted delicious. The menu is not extensive which is why I think everything is done well and generous portions and all arrived piping hot which is a major thing for me! I like a hot meal to be just that. Staff are lovely and it feels more like you are eating at someone's home rather than a faceless restaurant.

This Hotel is ideal for a change from cooking if you are staying in one of the adjacent log cabins, the static caravans or on the caravan site. The staff are very welcoming and helpful with meal selection and any diet issues. On the two nights we dined we had drinks in the bar first and the Golden Hen Beeer was first class and well served. The restaurant menu is varied and food is available in the bar. One the first night we were seated in the main dinning room and this was very nice, but on the second night we were in the conservatory, and agree with one of your reviewers that it lacks atmosphere and the wooden floor did not help. Havind said that the food was excellent and we will return. Special nights are on offer i.e. fish and curry nights and there is a childrens menu

Pleasantly surprised by our stay. We were in a log cabin in the grounds which was comfortable and spacious. The first evening of our stay had a meal in the hotel. This was excellent and very friendly service.

We recently called in here for dinner. It was the first time we'd been to the Woodlands and found the hall, bar, lounge and dining area quite attractive and very relaxing. Having ordered our meal we were shown in to the conservatory area where there was just no atmosphere and the room echoed. We felt as if we were having dinner in a canteen - it had that kind of feel to it, what a pity there were no curtains at the windows nor rugs on the wooden floor to absorb that echo. The meal was quite nice, but by the time we'd finished our main course we just wanted to go home. On the way out we walked through the carpeted and curtained dining room which was already being set up for the residents breakfast. Had we been allowed to dine there then I think my review would have been much better - atmosphere, epecially with dinner is so important and sadly, that night it was totally lacking and let the place down.

Woodlands Hotel is quircky to say the least, an impressive Manor house, the pub being situated on part of the ground floor. Dave the Landlord is a friendly and helpful man with a ready smile, the ales on tap during our numerous visits were excellent. I really must reccomend the locally produced pork pies with a twist, well worth the paltry amount charged. It would be easy to pick holes in decor etc but my memories of our visit will be, of a charming and welcoming watering hole.

Had read this was a family friendly which it wasn't. Called twice, 1st time after a long walk called but wasn't open till 5pm. Called a couple of days later and it could do with a make over. Walked in to a large hall with no signage, looked for the bar\lounge and when we found it no children allowed, they had to stay in snooker room. Staff not very friendly and told no food being done. We went elsewhere.

Excellent Hotel, very clean rooms, the food was excellent, staff were really friendly and helpful, good place for a quiet getaway, good for people with pets, dogs were allowed in bar.

We were staying at the nearby Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site in a large house divided into four apartments. We were recommended to try the Woodlands since it was only 4 mins away along a very quiet, country lane. The menu is comprehensive and the house wine was very reasonable and from our point of view, the best thing is that the bar is dog friendly. The staff were delightful and the service very prompt. We are returning to Meathop in the first week of November and will certainly return a couple of times to the Woodlands.

We visited for dinner while staying at local caravan site. Lovely setting. Food and service absolutely excellent and a highlight of our weekend. Can't wait to go back.

Take a trip back in time! When I compare it to Faulty Towers I mean that in a kind way. Certainly a throwback and caught in a time warp.Strange decor and a bit of the Pscho house on the hill about it. But I liked that !! Very friendly bar staff ,vast choice of beers and very very reasonably priced.Bit off the beaten track and it is a very beaten track you have to drive over to get there..but worth it

We stayed at the adjacent caravan park and went for a drink and decided to have dinner there, lovely food and friendly staff. Highly recommended, we were advised to book but it didn't seem to busy.

Excellent steak - tasty and tender with lovely peppercorn sauce served separately so you can put as much or as little on as you prefer. Desserts looked lovely and were a generous size. Excellent value too

what a find we had a friend who was staying on an adjacent touring caravan site and they told us about the restaurant. A bit off the beaten track but well worth a visit. The food is excellent and the restaurant has a lovely conservatory.

We stayed at the local CC site Meathop Fell, we had three meals at this hotel during during our stay. We found the food to be excellent, service first class and the staff were great. We had our two red setters with us, Molly & Cassy and they were were made most welcome. A truly great hotel I a rural location.

Stayed at the local Caravan Club site at Meathop Fell, and went to the Woodlands for an evening meal.Very welcoming and friendly staff - had the Pork with Blackpudding, which was excellent and a decent Real Ale.Very tasty and served quickly. Dogs also welcome in the bar.

excellent meal great staff good price cosy atmosphere now my local favorite the curry on Wednesday night is awesome authentic Indian recipe no rush to leave table angelina the waitress was a delight to be served by nothing was too much trouble

We had 2 excellent meals here. They catered wonderfully for my dairy free diet, I didn't feel like an outcast! The best dairy free dessert I have ever been offered in a restaurant, EtoniMess minus the cream. If Woodlands can do it why can't anybody else?

We've stayed in the area near the Woodlands on many occasions but until last night we had never tried the restaurant as this hotel. It was a quiet Sunday evening in early November so the place perhaps lacked a little atmosphere, but we were made very welcome and the food was excellent. Four of us dined - two lamb Henry's and two salmon fillets with sweet chilli and red pepper sauce. All meals were beautifully presented, were nice and hot and of good portion size. We had starters and main courses and were too full for desserts. Will definitely return.

We were here for a meal on the 12th of this month and thoroughly enjoyed it. Pleasant staff and comfortable waiting area. We all had different meals and all said how good they were. I had the steak pie and, unlike me, ,cleared the plate. The pastry was light and just enough to cover it ,the lean meat was so tender it just fell apart. I have been disappointed in the past with Pub steak pies ,but not this one.I would highly recommend this restaurant. A tip for anyone who is staying on the caravan site ( as we were) ,take your torch for the walk .you will need it!

We live 4 miles from this hidden gem. Many times we have said we will go and then changed our minds. The welcome and conversation with the owner was instant on arrival. We had a drink in the bar while choosing from a well presented, good choice menu. We chose to only have the main course, I had Coq au Vin and my wife had the Steak and ale pie. We were offered a choice of potatoes and a medley of veg. The presentation of the meals was beautiful and HOT!Portions were more than adequate so we were glad of our decision to forego starters. Lovely conversation with another member of staff who obviously thoroughly enjoyed working there. We shall be returning and be prepared to try a 2 course meal next time.Our big mistake here is we haven't been before when we have had the opportunity.

We called at the hotel for an evening meal as we were renting a property near by.When we called in to book the meal the hotel receptionist showed us the restaurant and asked which table we would prefer, this was a bonus.We needed wheel chair access so they opened up one of the external doors to the conservatory to give us easy access to our table.The staff were very friendly and attentative.The food was very well cooked and tasty, my Lamb Henry fell away from the bone and the Sea Bass with Halibut was cooked just right.The desserts were a real treat, crepes suzete with banana's and ice cream.The food and drinks were very reasonably priced for the quality and standard.We would recommend a visit if you are staying in the area.

Cask ales, great bar snacks, good hosts David and Jane. All drinks prices are the cheapest in the area. If you fancy a game of pool do it.

We were stopping at he caravan site near by, there was a menu left in the information hut on site in which they stated that dogs were welcome in bar area but on arrival we checked that this was right only to be surly told we had to sit at he outside tables. This was ok as it was a nice evening but there was forecast rain and did leave us with concern. I then went to bar to order drinks to get the same surly service and be told sharply that they would come to table and take orders when I asked if we would need to order at bar as we were not in restaurant (I noted that the bar was not total full as stated to my partner as the reason for not allowing us in with dogs). The waiter came to table shortly after I got the drinks with menus and was very polite quite the opposite to the bar man, he also told us the soup of the day and there was no items missing from the menu. We both ordered pork spare ribs for starter, my partner ordered braised steak and I had steak and ale pie for our mains. The starer came he then brought the cutlery shortly after finger bowls and bread, the ribs were nicely done and of good quality but the sauce did leave a bit to be admired and tasted very much like watered down HP sauce. The braised steak was tender and cooked well, the mash potato did what it said although good no better than average but almost if not worth the cost of £10.95. The pie was not fantastic but good the veg side was not over cooked. Would I return? Yes but only if stopping at the caravan club site and wanted a drink with my meal as it is within short walking distance. Value for money? Just about but not so much as to rave about or complain about. As an after note the service from the floor staff was good but as the bar man is the first one we talked to as they say first impressions last

Just returned from a meal at the Woodlands. We had chicken noodle soup and delicious ribs for starters followed by steak and ale pie and pan fried chicken in Stilton sauce. Meal was served efficiently and piping hot. A selection of fresh vegetables was welcome since so many restaurants nowadays don't serve them. Overall we would recommend you give it a try.

Visited whilst staying at the caravan site. There's lovely squashy sofas in the bar area, so comfortable we almost didn't want to move when our table in the beautiful conservatory restaurant was ready for us. The food and service was excellent and reasonably priced, a two course meal and two drinks for under £50. Well recommended.

Looking up toward the Woodlands it looks quite imposing. On arrival it seems, to me, like a family seat that may at sometime been a hotel but now just a pub.There are home printed signs, or so they seem, directing you to the bar steering you away from the sweeping wooden staircase. The bar itself is tiny with the seating area furnished with cheap tables and chairs. There is a surprising selection of real ales and ciders which are incongruous with the surroundings. The bar staff were friendly and gave us some ice as the cottage was without a freezer (co-op sold out!). It was odd seeing customers rip snacks from the hanging packaging, but I guess honesty still lives.The beer was good and also cheap, no wonder it was busy.Could be a nice location in summer.

It's worth going just to remind yourself how bad pubs were 30 years ago. No atmosphere, staff surly although beer was ok.

Booked here for a family birthday and we all came away feeling it was fantastic value for money spent ,with the flavours,and generous portions of food speaking volumes. Staff serving us were very attentive and smiley (which is rare in places!) I don't live too far from here but after looking on their website I'm planning on coming back to stay in one of their lodges in January , and I'm sure to be eating in their restaurant again!

We stayed nearby in the caravan park and walked up to the hotel one evening for a drink - all the staff were very friendly and on looking at the menu thought it was worthwhile a visit for Dinner while we were there as well.We booked a table and this is advisable over a weekend as it is very popular. The food was well prepared and presented and although it was not a massive menu there was plenty to whet your appetite and to choose from.We were four adults and two children and all were catered for. The price was good value, the food was an excellent quality and the staff were very attentive.

Went here after staying locally.... Great food, fresh and home cooked.. Accommodated us even without booking and they were busy... Also accommodated our fussy vegetarians as well.. Overall a lovely meal and great place.