Rooms

All bedrooms are en suite with bath or bath with shower over, remote control colour TV/ video, free video library, direct dial telephone and alarm, central heating and an additional fan heater for those "in between" days, kettle with choice of teas, coffee, hot chocolate and homemade biscuits, hair dryer, radio, shampoo and bubble bath. All rooms "with a view" have binoculars. Pets are warmly welcomed in the hotel. We allow a maximum of 2 well behaved animals for guests staying downstairs in Beech Cottage and in The Pinnacles (double check with us as a precaution).

Hotel details

The Cottage in the Wood is made up of 3 buildings. The Main House (or Dower House) is the heart of the operation, consisting of the restaurant, 8 bedrooms and conference facilities. The restaurant is an elegant room adorned with striking 100 year old Indian and Moghul prints, and below the panorama stretching to the horizon some 30 miles or so, from tall Georgian windows. A cosy bar/ lounge with its focal point being a roaring log fire in winter, offers a good selection of malts and a large gin collection. The choice is sure to set you up for your meal. And afterwards, what about a Cognac, Armagnac or single malt as a nightcap? Upstairs there are 8 bedrooms, which, whilst not large, are individually designed and stocked to ensure your comfort. Some are front-facing and 2 boast four-poster beds. 70 leisurely paces brings you to the oldest building, Beech Cottage. This old cottage is marked on all the old maps of the area and pre-dates the Main House by 100 to 150 years - in its time it has been a woodman's cottage and Cider Scrumpy house. It now has 4 peaceful cottagey bedrooms, one of which is a four-poster. Beyond lies "The Pinnacles", built in 2003 on the original site of the Coach House, which was originally the home for the carriages of the main house. The Pinnacles has 19 bedrooms, almost all of which have front-facing views. Some rooms are suites, some have sun-trap balconies, and as if to make up for the longer stroll from the main building, with quite the most magnificent views of all! The 1st and 2nd floor of The Pinnacles are non-smoking bedrooms.

Food & Beverages

Our Restaurant is well regarded for the consistency of the food we serve which is underlined by again being awarded two aa Rosettes. The chef brigade is headed by our son, Dominic, with a support cast of Adam, Salou, Chris, Sam and Andrew, most of whom have been with us for a while now and are integral to the maintenance of our standards.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. 

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site. 

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

VAT is included.  Service charge is included.  City/tourist tax is not applicable. 

Meal Plan

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 2 years are charged GBP 12.00 per night and person for cots.  All older children or adults are charged GBP 22.50 per night and person for extra beds.  Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy