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The show must go on, as they say! It's going to be a very romantic Burns' Supper tonight but it's all going ahead as planned 🕯️. The fires will be lit 🔥 so come in and have a warm, even if you're not booked to dine. Hot drinks ☕ will be available and we'll do our best to provide what hot food 🍲 we can, in addition to booked dinners - please bear with us.
The show must go on, as they say! It's going to be a very romantic Burns' Supper tonight but it's all going ahead as planned 🕯️. The fires will be lit 🔥 so come in and have a warm, even if you're not booked to dine. Hot drinks ☕ will be available and we'll do our best to provide what hot food 🍲 we can, in addition to booked dinners - please bear with us.
Raise a dram to the Scottish Bard! 🥃 We've a carefully curated our whisky collection, whisky flights and whisky cocktails for you to enjoy. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #haggis #burnsnight #RaiseADram #RobertBurnsNight #whisky #whiskylover #whiskycollection #weedram #burnssupper #haggisneepsandtatties
Dry January? Nominated driver? Bored of regular soft drinks? We've got you covered! 🍷 Red, white, sparkling, or even sparkling rosé 🍺 Lager, cider or stout 🍸 Gin botanicals 🍹 Mocktails - alcohol free versions of your favourite cocktails! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #dryjanuary #dryjanuary2025 #alcoholfree #alcoholfreewine #alcoholfreebeer #mocktails #seedlip #guinnesszero #nozeco #nominateddrivers
Wishing all of our guests and suppliers a wonderful Christmastime 🎅🏼🎄 Thank you for all of your support throughout 2024. Eat, drink and be merry! @bellsfishmongerscarlisle Bells Fishmongers @carvetiicoffee Carvetii Coffee @cranstons_1914 Cranstons Butcher + Maker @enotriacoe @hesketnewmarketbrewery @tirrilbrewery @nosecrets_beauty No Secrets Beauty @fairlymarv
Getting into the festive spirit? ☃ Our Toblerone cocktail is back for a limited time only! A decadent treat to indulge on while you enjoy the glow of our fires. Give yourself a break from card writing, gift wrapping and turkey prepping! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #cocktails #festivespecials #FestiveTreats #christmasdrinks #christmascocktails #timeforatipple #chocolatetreats
Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! ☕🍫 It's just the weather for warming up with our velvety smooth hot chocolate. How will you drink yours? 🍊 The Chocolate Orange? 🍒 The Black Forest? 🍫 The Nutella? Or straight luxury with chocolate cream, marshmallows and flake? Grown up hot chocolate? Try our St Bernard 🥃 or for the chilled version The Toblerone cocktail 🍹 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #nationalhotchocolateday #hotchocolate #chocolateorange #toblerone #belgianchocolate #winterwarmers #funwithfriends #supportlocal #supporthospitality #baileyshotchocolate
Booking is now open for our family tradition of 'Ham, Eggs and Chips'. 🍽 Our handcut, freshly fried, crispy chips, our home-roasted glazed ham and Lion Branded free range fried eggs from Isel. Let us take the strain of the cooking on Christmas Eve; available from 12 noon until 22.30. 🎅🏼 Book now: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop #foodwithfriends #familytime #festivefeast #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #foodwithfamily #foodwithflavour #seasonalfood #ChristmasHam #christmasfoodideas #cumbrialife #faamilycelebration
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." 🥀 ('For the fallen' Robert Laurence Binyon, 1869-1943) #remember #remembereveryonedeployed #rememberinglovedones #remembranceday #royalbritishlegion #royalbritishlegionpoppyappeal #warmemorial #ArmedForcesUk #RemembranceSunday #peace
Today is International Merlot day!🍷🍇 Here's a little tour through our cellar of Merlot: 🇨🇱 Leyda, our Chilean Merlot is 100% Merlot 🇫🇷 Our Bordeaux collective, including Chateau Grand Corbin Manuel are 80% Merlot 🇿🇦 The Morgenster from the Lourens River Valley of Stellenbosch is 25% Merlot 🇦🇺 and if you're looking for just a hint of Merlot, our Aussie Shiraz is 6.1% Merlot Drinks and nibbles with friends? Dinner for two? Enjoy these vintages at their peak. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #merlot #InternationalMerlotDay #redwine #winesoftheworld #winewithfriends #dinewithwine #guesthouse #cottagebreak #dinnerwithfriends #eatdrinkandbemerry #cumbriafoodie #winecellar
Today begins a month of remembrance, thanksgiving and hope for peace. 🕊 We are collecting donations to the RBL Poppy Appeal, with poppies available as usual. #remembrance #remembranceday #RemembranceSunday #peace #thanks #armedforces #poppyappeal #royalbritishlegion #heroes #ultimatesacrifice #villagelife
Today is RSPB 'Feed the birds day'.🐦 Birds are a key part of the biodiversity in our gardens and you'll find plenty of feeders about the place to observe them. In addition to this, to our wildflower meadows attract a host of invertebrates and pollinators, and provide seed heads, alongside fruit trees and berry-bearing bushes creating vital food sources all year round. If you listen carefully at night you'll hear our owl families chattering with eachother🦉! https://www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/greener-tourism/ #feedthebirds #rspb_love_nature #rspb #greenertourism #nature #cumbrialife #villagelife #birdwatchinguk #guesthouse #cottagebreak #closertonature #naturephotography
Halloween is coming! 🎃 Fund raising pumpkin trail for Ireby School and our chosen charity of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity. Come and work out our magic spell and you'll receive your treats (don't forget your grown up and a torch as it may get dark quickly)! Don't forget to vote for the best dressed house in the village...they might just land a treat of their own! Hot food and drinks available on your return or if you're just in the mood for some Halloween spirit without the village wander. #halloween #familyfun #familyactivity #villagelife #supportlocal #TeamMarvelous #pumpkintrail #halftermactivitiesforkids #trickortreat #ruralcommunity
Celebrating a special occasion?🥂 We go the extra mile! In support of our local Women's Institute's 100th birthday celebrations we created a classic Victoria sandwich cake with an extra bit of glamour for their monthly coffee and cake meeting. Decorated with handcrafted sugar roses 🌹 and leaves in WI colours, and sunflowers 🌻for their association with leukaemia research (thanks to the 'Calendar Girls'), all hand painted in edible gold silk. 🎂 https://www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/celebrations/ #handmadewithlove #supportlocal #guesthouse #handmade #celebrationcake #specialoccasion #familycelebrations #celebration #hospitality #cakesofinstagram #SupportHospitality #womensinstitute #victoriasandwich
Happy International Gin and Tonic Day! 🍸 We stock a large range of gins from your classic Gordon's, Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray....to Wheadon's (Guernsey🇬🇬), The Botanist (Islay🏴), The Lakes (Lake District, 🏴). We even stock zero alcohol gin botanicals from Seedlip! Alcohol🆓! All to be enjoyed with our range of Fevertree tonics from the Aromatic to Classic, Mediterranean to Elderflower! How do you drink yours? Cheers! www.woodlandatireby.co.uk #ginandtonic #gin #SupportHospitality #GinOClock #guesthouse #alcoholfree #artisanproducers @channel_islands_liquor_co @thebotanistgin @seedlipdrinks Seedlip Drinks @fevertreemixers Fever-Tree @gordonsginuk @tanqueraygin @bombaysapphireuk @bloomgin
Happy World Bread Day! 🍞 The daily bread has been a 'staff of life' for centuries. That's why we believe it should still be made by hand, with care and love. It's exactly what we do, every day, to provide you with homemade bread for your breakfast toast, your breakfast hamper in our cottage, your afternoon tea sandwiches and the bread to accompany your evening meal. Accompany our breads with our award winning marmalade and enjoy! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #worldbreadday2024 #bread #homemade #handmadebread #guesthouse #breakfastideas #britishflour #dailybread #bakedwithlove #cottagebreak #breakfasthamper #bakedfreshdaily #marmaladesandwiches #villagelife #cumbrialife The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival @marmaladeawards
Hurrah for World Porridge Day! 🥣 🥾Perfect autumn adventure fuel for getting out in the fells whether in a steaming hot bowl or the more portable flapjack! 🌾 The humble oat has a lot to offer: ❤ Oats make for happy hearts as they help reduce cholesterol 🏋️♀️ Can help with muscle build-up and repair 🧘♀️ Naturally filled with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fibre Come and enjoy a wholesome bowl of wonderfulness at Woodlands. How will you eat yours? Book your breakfast to enjoy as part of B&B, cottage stays or as a non-resident guest: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #WorldPorridgeDay #porridgebowl #porridge #AdventureFuel #happyheart #happyguthappylife #guesthouse #bedandbreakfast #cottagebreakfast #oatsforbreakfast #oats #breakfastideas
Happy Buy British Day to all our wonderful suppliers and our amazing guests who support all our businesses! 🇬🇧 From our fish to our coffee, gin to sausages, beer to toiletries, homemade marmalade and bread, we support small, British businesses and our local, rural economy. Trading conditions remain very difficult for small business with huge overhead proportionately to the big national names. Small is beautiful, it's personal and by supporting it, you support families and communities too. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk ☕@carvetiicoffee Carvetii Coffee 🥓@cranstons_1914 Cranstons Butcher + Maker 🛁@nosecrets_beauty No Secrets Beauty 🍺@tirrilbrewery 🍻@hesketnewmarketbrewery 🍸@lakesdistillery 🎣@bellsfishmongerscarlisle #smallisbeautiful #SupportLocal #supportsmallbusiness #SupportHospitality #cumbrialife #guesthouse #artisanproducers #personalservice #britishcoffeeroaster #britishfood #britishbeer #brewedlocally #farmfresheggs #buybritish
Happy International Coffee Day! ☕ We're proud to serve the finest coffee roasted in the Lakes. Carvetii Coffee is nestled beneath Blencathra's slopes. They work seasonally and harmoniously with small coffee growers around the world to produce great flavour profiles to suit both palate and mood. We use their Lakes Inspired with notes of dried fruit, brown sugar and roasted nuts. Come and sample it for yourself! Morning coffee, after dinner or enjoyed with our delicious breakfast...enjoy @carvetiicoffee Coffee at Woodlands at any time of day during your stay. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #InternationalCoffeeDay #carvetii #cumbrialife #cumbrianartisan #artisanproducers #guesthouse #supportruraleconomy #morningcoffee #coffeeroaster #coffeetime
Today is World Tourism Day.🌍 By using local, seasonal produce and showcasing all that the northern fells has to offer, we play our part in supporting our rural and regional economy, including our own award-winning marmalade. Many of our artisan suppliers are small businesses, like us, and every customer matters to us personally. In our commitment to greener tourism we support the stewardship of our landscape. We also provide a warm, welcoming space for the local community to gather, reducing social isolation through monthly lunch clubs in partnership with The Northern Fells Group. No Secrets Beauty @nosecrets_beauty Carvetii Coffee @carvetiicoffee Cranstons Butcher + Maker @bellsfishmongerscarlisle Bells Fishmongers The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival https://northernfellsgroup.org.uk/ www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #supportlocal #ruraleconomy #supportsmallbusiness #supporthospitality #WorldTourismDay #stongertogether #ruralretreat #greentourism #artisanproducts #cumbrialife #northernfells #worldheritage
We're totally blown away by this review 🥹. We do our utmost to provide to our individual guests' needs. We hope you'll come and experience this too: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #5bubblereview #guesthouse #guestexperience #guestreview #hospitalityuk #cumbrialife #tourism #visitcumbria #lakesuk #theperfectplacetobe #greenertourism #northernfells
Cosy, comfortable, individually styled rooms looking out on our wildflower meadow and toward Skiddaw. Lakeland themes are subtly hinted through books, walking guides, wall art, furnishings and colour schemes; from Wainwright to Bluebird. Our continental king-sized beds can be magically morphed into twin or even triple sleeping arrangements. Comfy arm chairs provide space to relax after a long journey or a trek in the fells. Book your stay direct for the the best rates and latest offers: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #guesthouse #cumbrialife #personaltouches #visitlakesuk #theperfectplacetobe #northernfells #familyfriendly #woodlandretreat #lovethelakes #cumbria #wainwrightbagging #ruralretreat #villagelife
When all seems dark, look for the light and you'll find it. We all need a bit of head space sometimes. A way marker to guide us. Stillness to ground us. Solitude to empty our minds. The warmth and golden glow of a sunset to re-energise us. You'll find all of this and more in the northern fells of Cumbria. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #headspace #lookforthelight #mindbodyspirit #healfromwithin #vitaminN #reset #recharge #emotionalwellbeing #escapetothecountry #switchoff #breathe #digitaldetox #mindfulness #rest #safespace Need someone to hear you? Our door is always open #suicideprevention2024 Text SHOUT to 82558 24/7 support
We're so delighted when we receive such lovely feedback from our guests. Catering for coeliacs is no problem; we can adapt everything from the biscuits in your room to the carefully crafted Cumbrian beer we serve from Tirril Brewery. We undertake regular allergy training and updates. You can read more about dining with us here: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine 🍽
Bag a 'back to school' bargain! 🎒🍎🎓 Take some 'you time' and enjoy 15% off a 2 night guest house break when staying before 19th October.🧘♀️ Book now: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #breathe #backtoschool #fiveminutespeace #guesthouse #ruralretreat #ruralescape #countrysideescape #fullenglishbreakfast #timeforyourself #cumbrialife #escapetheeveryday #bedandbreakfast
Brunch is in full swing! A pile of berry-licious pancakes amongst lots of other choices 🥞🍓 Look out for our next weekend brunch sessions by following us or hop over to our website and sign up to our newsletter: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #brunch #breakfast #lunch #LazyWeekend #villagelife #locallysourced #familytime #foodwithfriends #cumbrialife #pancakes
Bank Holiday Brunch! 🥳 Enjoy a lazy brunch on Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August served 10am - 2pm. Indulge in a Full Cumbrian breakfast (or our Veggie breakfast, complete with our homemade veggie sausages) with none of the washing up! 🥓 Something lighter? Try one of our loaded toasts 🥪 Something sweeter? Perhaps a pile of pancakes 🥞 Something more lunch end of brunch? Feast on our frittata 🍳 In a hurry? Go continental with our freshly baked pastries and homemade breads, award winning marmalade and artisan tea and coffee 🥐🍞 Book now to reserve your table: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #bankholidayweekend #brunch #breakfast #FoodWithFriends #foodwithfriends #foodwithfamily #cumbrialife #marmaladeawards #avocadotoast #veggiebreakfast #artisanproducers Carvetii Coffee @cranstons_1914 Cranstons Butcher + Maker @carvetiicoffee The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival
It's Afternoon Tea Week! Come and enjoy tea, cake and perhaps a tipple at Woodlands. Selection of homemade cakes and cream teas available daily 10-4. 🍰☕ For full afternoon or high tea service, please book in advance. We make everything in-house, from scratch, right down to the breads for your sandwiches. 🍹🥂🫖 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine #teatime #TeaTimeTreats #AfternoonTea #afternoonteaweek #afternoonteaparty #villagelife #bestofbritish #creamtea #guesthouse #cottagebreak #cakeaway
Happy Bakewell Tart Day! Yes, it's an official, national day of honour to the majestic Bakewell tart! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a slice with the relaxing view of the northern Cumbrian fells around you? Raise your cup or glass!☕🍹 Come on in, sit back and enjoy! We're open 10-4pm today! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #bakewelltart #bakewell #homemadecake #homemadewithlove #cakewithaview #northernfells #cumbrialife #greatbritishbaking #villagelife #teaandcake
We are so excited to announce the arrival of our new Solo bars from No Secrets Beauty! In our commitment to greener tourism, we have Solo on hand to lather up for hair, body and hands - all in one bar, in a convenient, recyclable tin to takeaway! Did you know the average UK household bathroom sends over 200 plastic bottles to landfill each year? Plastic-free, Plant-based 🌿, Palm oil-free. Just one of these bars will see you through over 20 washes🧖♂️! Multi award winning🏅...and simply fabulous! Atlantic and Zest available from our shop page now! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop #ditchtheplastic #shampoobar #greentourism #sustainableliving #plasticfree #guesthouse #cumbrialife #supporthospitality #cottagebreak #sustainability #solobar
Are you ready for the Theatre by the Lake's latest homegrown production? If you're staying with us you receive a complementary discount on tickets to these performances. Don't miss out! 🎭 #theperfectplacetobe #cumbrialife #supportlocal #guesthouse #cottagebreak #workcation #theatreshow #VisitLakeDistrict
Excuse our weeds, we're feeding the bees! 🌳🌻 You'll find a hum in the air at Woodlands with bees busy feeding in our Linden trees and wildflowers. The weather has been rather wet and the bees need this extra food not just for honey but to keep warm. 🐝🍯 Take a look at our website for more of our green tourism efforts: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #staycationuk #workcation #greentourism #backtonature #feedthebees #cumbrialife #theperfectplacetobe #escapetheeveryday #natureatwork #nature
Well the weather may not be quite the summer we were looking for but our menu means we can tweak up the warmth. Pork medallions, caramelised apple, roots and apple mash, creamed potatoes and a grain mustard & Calvados cream. 🍎🍽️ Delicious! Come and try it for yourself! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #visitcumbria #visitlakesuk #cumbriafoodie #foodwithfriends #cumbrialife #theperfectplacetobe #escapetheeveryday #supportlocal #trysomethingnew #supporthospitality #foodphotography #seasonalfood #artisanproducers
Happy World Chocolate Day! 🍫 We love chocolate at Woodlands and we use only the finest Belgian couverture from Callebaut in all our chocolate recipes. Come and sample some for yourself or maybe order a smile in the post with our Brownies!
You have to be quick or you'll miss it! 👀 We're sold out this Friday, so book ahead for next week! We have steak upgrades available, veggie alternatives and if you fancy a more summer-like alternative to chips 🍟, why not try chef's salad?🥗 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop (basket meals open to book again from 8am Saturday 6th or call us: 016973 71791)
Book your midweek escape! Dine with us and relax in our gardens, the bar or the lounge. Stay a little longer and save 10% on 3 night breaks midweek. Always book direct for our best rates and better still there's NO increase in tariff during the summer holiday! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #summerbreak #holiday #lakesescapesuk #visitcumbria #cumbriafoodanddrink #guesthouse #cottage #cumbrialife #visitlakesUK #adventure #supportlocal #ruraleconomy
Wow! What a fabulous performance from the cast of Theatre by the Lake's Brassed Off! Outstanding live brass and theatre in the round; a truly immersive experience. Make a night of it and when you stay with us, you'll receive an exclusive discount on your tickets! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #brassedoff #livetheatre #supportlocal #theatrebythelake #drama #guesthouse #cottagebreak #cumbrialife #cumbriatourism #SupportHospitality
Today we salute those who have served or are currently serving our nation. The UK Armed Forces work around the clock to protect our way of life and defend UK interests at home and abroad. #ArmedForcesDay is our chance to say thank you. We offer discounted breaks in the tranquillity of the north Lakes through the defence discounts portal to those currently on active service and veterans. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #lestweforget #Armedforcesday2024 #thankyou #supportingveterans #SaluteOurHeroes #saluteourforces #peace #UKArmedForces #restandrelaxation #wesaluteyou
