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Woodlands Country House & Cottage

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Welcome

Welcome to Woodlands House and Cottage in the peaceful north Cumbrian village of Ireby.


A former Victorian rectory, offering licensed bed and breakfast accommodation with many original features and modern comforts, in individually styled rooms. Our accompanying converted stable block offers a self-contained cottage for those seeking a self-catering option.


Seated in just under an acre of grounds it affords stunning views over the northern fells of Cumbria towards Skiddaw, Binsey and the pastures of Caldbeck and Boltongate. Our restaurant, lounge, bar and gardens are open to non-residents too; please see our Dine page for more details.


Whether your visit brings you here for adventure in the fells, peace from the bustle of city life or for family celebrations, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Best Rural Accommodation & Dining Destination 2025 &
North West England Green Tourism Excellence Award 2025

It's British Game Week and British Pudding Day! 🍽

We love using seasonal produce and these wonderful wintery comforts are no exception.  We source all our game locally from Bell's Fishmongers Carlisle from their quality selection of Cumbrian game.  Our special range of warming winter red wines marry perfectly with these dishes and with these delicious puddings too!

#winterredwine #mulledwine #britishgameweek #britishpuddingday #greentourism #seasonalmenu
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning;
we will remember them. 🥀

#remembrance #remembranceday2026  #poppyappeal #helpforheroes #lestweforget #wesaluteyou #dutydone #standeasy
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning;
we will remember them. 🥀

#remembrance #remembranceday2026  #poppyappeal #helpforheroes #lestweforget #wesaluteyou #dutydone #standeasy
🍞It's World Bread Day!

The staff of life they say.  We make ours fresh every day. Whether it's for your breakfast toast and marmalade, a Welsh Rarebit at lunch or the dinner roll beside your starter.  They're all made from scratch, by hand, by us.

 #dailybread #bread #breadbaking #breadlover #breadbaking #breadmaking
It's World Porridge Day!

We love our porridge; a warm, comforting start to fuel any lakeland adventure.  We even turn humble oats into transportable 'porridge' that is the mighty flapjack.
Some like syrup (maple or golden), some prefers berries, others sugar or honey.
What do you top yours with?
It's nearly that time again!

🎃Bookings open for Halloween supper
👻Trick or Treat trail quiz sheets available from Woodlands on the night
🧛‍♂️ Donations to Ireby School and Roald Dahl Marvellous Children's Charity
🕯 Prize for best dressed house
🧟‍♀️Hidden pumpkin prizes to be found
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