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Woodlands Country House & Cottage

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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

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Chef Appreciation Week continues Leaving behind his chef's toque and his catering trilby, the problem solving and preparation skills of chef life led him into healthcare management. Wind the clock on and the call to the kitchen returned along with opportunity to carve out his own path in his culinary journey, bringing him to Woodlands. He's taken pride in developing relationships with artisan producers and the farming community and creating seasonal, sustainable menus filled with local ingredients. @annandale_distillery @carvetiicoffee @bellsfishmongerscarlisle www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine Credit📸: @delamarecreative #chefappreciationweek #cheflife #BurntChefProject
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Chef Appreciation Week continues

Leaving behind his chef's toque and his catering trilby, the problem...

Chef Appreciation Week continues!👨‍🍳 Food as a medicine - Ars Longa, Vita Brevis Having trained in 'a la carte', 'banquet' and 'table d'hote' a different line of training began. Carbohydrate counting for diabetics, fortified diets for the frail and dysphagia diets after brain injury, all while maintaining the qualities expected of the foundation training. Things may have moved on in medicine and diets, but the skills of the chef to provide comfort, confidence and convalescence remain. Food is balm for the soul - let it be part of your rest and relaxation at Woodlands. Credit 📸: Chris George @georgies_guernsey www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine #chefappreciationweek #cheflife #BurntChefProject
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Chef Appreciation Week continues!👨‍🍳

Food as a medicine - Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
Having trained...

From apprenticeship to qualified chef👨‍🍳 A journey from the door of school to a 80 hr week and day release to college. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and this 'village' of Guernsey's Royal Hotel chefs did just that. Guided by the firm hands of the late Executive Chef Adi Roithmier and Head Pastry Chef 'Finny' Ferbrache. A craft learned at pace, in a heated environment. A palate educated and skills acquired. Can you spot our chef? www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine Credit:📸 Guernsey Press #chefappreciationweek #cheflife #BurntChefProject #apprenticeship #chef
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From apprenticeship to qualified chef👨‍🍳

A journey from the door of school to a 80...

It's Chef Appreciation Week! Recognising the craft, skills, training and expertise of chefs in making moments special. This week we celebrate the journey through apprenticeship, extended training and time-served experience of our very own Executive Chef. 📸 @de la Mare Creative #chefappreciationweek #makingmemories #foodlovers #ChefLife #BurntChefProject
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It's Chef Appreciation Week!

Recognising the craft, skills, training and expertise of chefs in making...

📣Our Sunday shout out goes to our fabulous friends at No Secrets for their solo bars. @nosecrets_beauty No Secrets Beauty 🌱 British made 🌱 Zero plastic - reusable tin 🌱 Upto 20 washes of hair, hands and body 🌱 Natural Ingredients 🌱 Allergen Free 🌱 Vegan friendly 🏆 Multi-Award Winning ✈️⛺ Perfect for travelling 🧘‍♀️ Passionately created by a one woman enterprise We encourage you to bring your own toiletries to reduce environmental impact, but there's always the option to indulge in Solo Bars - check out our fabulous scents of the Atlantic and Zest bars. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/greener-tourism #solobars #SolidShampoo #greentoiletries #plasticfree #smellssogood #greenertourism #greentourism
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📣Our Sunday shout out goes to our fabulous friends at No Secrets for their solo...

Tis the season for hot chocolate 🍫 How do you drink yours? Something with all the trimmings? Black Forest flavours or perhaps chocolate orange? Or, maybe chocolate & caramel? Why not reserve yourself a table beside the window and enjoy the view, whatever the weather or perhaps toast your toes beside the fire this autumn? 🍂 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk
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Tis the season for hot chocolate 🍫
How do you drink yours?
Something with all...

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