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🎭 It's time for another fabulous production by @Theatre by the Lake 'Calendar Girls - The Musical' arrives on the stage from 6th August! If you're staying at Woodlands you can save on tickets with our exclusive ambassador code when you book your break. Don't miss out! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/stay #theatre #calendargirlsthemusical #calendargirls #theatrelovers #localtheatre
We lovingly handcraft all of our menus with seasonal, local, regional or British ingredients. We really do make everything from scratch as this plum and lemon verbena roulade shows. Fabulously fresh flavours from produce at its peak.🍋 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine #handcrafted #homegrown #SeasonalFood #foodmiles #summerflavours #DessertLovers
Did you know we serve afternoon tea? Homemade bread for delicate, deliciously filled sandwiches, freshly made scones, and handmade pastry treats and verrines. Served with fine tea and coffee blends from Carvetii and tipples of your choice (Pimms anyone? Or Champers perhaps?) Booking is essential - www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #afternoontea #afternoondelight #afternoonteatime #afternoontreat #afternoonteaexperience #homemadefood #homemadedessert #homemadecake #cocktails🍹 #foodwithfriends
It's been a wonderful year for roses 🌹 Woodlands has a number of varieties from pale cream to deep crimson, regal purple to coral pink, perfectly peachy to iced lavender and with a huge range of scents too! Watch this space as we continue to build our rose bed as a nod to the Victorian traditions of the house. #rosegarden #roses #victorian #rosescented #guesthouse #victorianrectory #victorianhouse
We do dining differently🍽 How so you say? We don't have a menu, dining is by reservation only. We're committed to greener tourism, so we aim to avoid food waste, keeping food miles low with seasonal ingredients and local producers. Tell us what you don't like or can't eat and we'll create a 3 course meal (or more if you wish!) just for you. Now, dessert is always difficult, we find it hard to choose. So when faced with indecision in the pudding department, we often find it better to go with three! Book your food adventure now:www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #locallysourced #locallysourcedfood #foodmiles #farmtofork #localproducers #foodwithfriends #foodwithfamily
Someone once sang about lazing on a sunny afternoon...sounds like a good idea, right? 🌞 Whether it's coffee and cake or an extended breakfast/brunch, drinks in the afternoon sun after a day on the fells, or drinking in the stunning sunsets...just sit back, relax and enjoy. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk
We're a bit old school on Fridays...bring on 'The Basket Meal' Chillout in the bar or the garden if the weather suits with: 🍗 1/2 Roast Chicken 🥩 Minute steak (steak upgrades available at supplement) 🌭 Sausage (gluten free available) 🍤 Scampi (gluten free available) 🍢 Halloumi & roast veggie kebabs 🎣 or even our made without gluten fish and chips ...but perhaps not soup?! All served with our handcut chips or chef's salad. Old school classics for all the family from sourced local family-run suppliers. Book ahead to avoid missing out! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop 🍟Bulman & Hargreaves Potatoes, Penrith 🐟 Bells Fishmongers, Carlisle 🥓 D. Paisley Butchers, Wigton #basketmeal #oldschool #barmeals
Have you booked your summer escape yet? Whether you want the flex of self-catering or someone else to do the cooking when if comes to a full Cumbrian breakfast (or even add dinner too), we've got both options available at Woodlands. Situated in tranquil surroundings, but in easy reach of towns, cities and the coastline. Book direct for our best prices and offers. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #cottagebreaks #cottage #guesthouse #bedandbreakfast #selfcateringcottages #selfcatering #selfcateringaccomodation #escapetheeveryday #headspace #digitaldetox
👩🎓Graduating? Congratulations!🎉 🎓Now all the hard work is complete, relax and enjoy the celebrations with family at Woodlands. Enjoy private dining, cocktails or perhaps fizz🥂? Whatever the occasion, we're here to make sure your event is tailormade to you. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #graduation #graduationday #GraduationCelebration #celebration #celebrationtime
🎭 Tonight is the opening night of Theatre by the Lake's latest production 'Nell Gwynn' When you stay at Woodlands you can enjoy exclusive discount on your theatre trip! You could even grab a pre-theatre dinner with us. Look out for more exciting productions coming up! @tbtlake www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #theatre #TheatreProduction #theatrelove #theatrebythelake #artsinthelakes
🍫World Chocolate Day...what's not to like? From our hot chocolate to chocolate mousse, brownies to truffles, chocolate sauce to eclairs, they're all carefully crafted using the best chocolate and cocoa and responsibly sourced. ☕Carvetii Coffee @carvetiicoffee 🍪Callebaut @callebautchocolate Come and try it for yourself! #chocolatecake #chocolate #chocolatelover
It's National Thank You day and NHS Day. To our fellow colleagues in all NHS roles from blue lights to volunteers, chaplains to physios, surgeons to clinic administrators, service managers to midwives, we thank you for keeping our services going 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our background in health is why we support the Roald Dahl Marvellous Children's Charity @roalddahlcharity. Thank you to you all for following, eating, drinking, staying, liking and in turn supporting all our amazing local artisan suppliers. #supportlocalbusiness #thankyouforyoursupport #thankyou #ThankYouNHS #givealittlelove
From baby showers to engagements, celebrations of life to vow renewals, Woodlands is the perfect place to celebrate all occasions on life's journey 🍾 Whether you're looking for afternoon tea, a 3 course meal, BBQ or cocktails and canapés, we're happy to guide you through planning your events.🥂 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/celebrations 📸 de la Mare Creative #afternoontea #magicandsparkle #foodwithfriends #foodwithfamily #celebrate #makememoriestogether #specialoccasion
It's almost time for the Ireby Big Night Out! We've added some extras for a hint of summer bbq and as ever there's the option of salad instead of chips (you can always add extra chips if you still want them too!) Book you space now: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop (Orders will close Friday 3rd at 10pm) We'll perhaps see you there on July 4th? #villiagelife #supportcommunity #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalcharities
To our Armed Forces, we salute you. 🇬🇧 ⚓ For those in peril on the sea, and those who've crossed the bar ✈️ For those who fly over land and sea, 🥾 For the valiant, enduring and the fallen. We thank you for your service and in return we offer special rates to serving, reservist and veterans of all British Armed Forces when you stay with us. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #ArmedForcesDay
🥳"Happy birthday to us!"🎶 Today we are 6! 🎂 It's been quite the journey. There may have been blood, sweat and tears along the way, but we made it with your help! As a little thank you from us for your devoted following and support, we've a special treat in store...check our stories for hints! (click on our profile picture) Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂 ps. Did we mention we have an exclusive Birthday Martini this week?🍸 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk
Cumbria has its famed waters, meres and tarns of the Lake District, but what about other bodies of water? The rivers feed and relieve these, heading out to coastal areas of outstanding natural beauty. The sound of running water, traces of bygone days of water-powered industry and ancient crossings by bridges and stepping stones. These can all be found nearby; hidden gems away from the hustle and bustle. Take some 'you' time www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #waterfall #riverwalk #cascades
This is Clean Air Day. 🌬 Take a moment to breathe. Our landscape offers here in north Cumbria offers beautiful views like this. You'll find some of the most stunning lichens, great indicators of the clean air, while you wander through this breath taking landscape. Take a moment to pause, clear some headspace and enjoy a good night's sleep after all that fresh air! Book your escape here: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/stay #CleanAirDay #cleanair #breathe
🍽Did you know we serve basket meals every Friday? You can enjoy classics like Half Roast Chicken, Scampi, Sausage, Minute Steak or Halloumi Skewers with handcut chips or chef's salad. Want to upgrade your steak? No problem! Book yours here: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop #basketmeal #steaknight #eatlocalsupportlocal #retrofood
It's sustainable gastronomy week! 🍽️ We're doing our bit in towards Greener Tourism 🌱 We believe that as custodians of this landscape for our lifetime, we should play our part in keeping it a thriving ecosystem. 🐝 We don't mow in May to allow the bees chance to pollinate and feed 🥩 We work closely with local butchers and local farmers for our meatsD.Paisleys butchers 🎣 We buy freshly caught fish from our fishmonger and seasonal game meats Bell's Fishmongers Carlisle ☕ We buy our tea, coffee and hot chocolate from our local roastery at the foot of Blencathra 🍓 We preserve surplus fruits (like our World Gold Award-winning Christingle marmalade) 🥔 We compost fruit and veg peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds and tea leaves 🚯 We work to zero waste in the kitchen, so we ask that you book dinner in advance www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/greener-tourism/ #greenertourism #sustainablegastronomy #eatlocal #seasonalmenu #foodmiles #farmtofork #zerowaste #cumbriafood #eatgreen
🍻 Cheers! It's National Beer Day! We are proud to serve Tirril Brewery and @hesketnewmarketbrewery Tirrils are named for our Lakes waters from Ullswater Blonde though to Dungeon Ghyll Stout. Did you know they're all gluten free and they even do a low alcohol 0.5% Pilsner? Hesket take you on a tour of the Wainwrights from Haystacks to Black Sail. Did you know that they're the oldest co-operative owned brewery in Cumbria? Try them for yourselves! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #beer #beerlovers #beergarden #craftbeer #realale #glutenfreebeer #cumbrianbeer #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #RuralEconomy
Happy Gin Day! Chin Chin!🍸 We stock 17 gins including zero alcohol Seedlip Gin Botanicals! Gin from just down the road, gin from our homeland of Guernsey, gin from whisky distilleries. Of course you need a great mixer to accompany delicate flavours and so we use a great selection of Fevertree. There's always our selection of gin based cocktails (and mocktails!) too! See you at the bar! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #gin #gintime #gincocktails #ginbar #ginandtonicday #ginandlemonade #supporthospitality
Ever sat and watched the crepuscular rays breaking through the cloud? Sometimes termed 'god rays' there's something quite mysterious and magical about them. They come with a stillness, that connection with the Earth and your inner sense of wellbeing. Sit awhile in the Woodlands garden and drink in the sunlight. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #peace #godraysofsunshine #stillness #CalmMind #headspace #relax #cottagebreak #EscapeTheEveryday #guesthouse
Have you discovered this lovely word which describes what we experience everyday here at Woodlands? "Psithurism" 🍃 There's something deeply calming about the sound of the wind through the leaves on the mighty trees in our garden. The Ancient Greeks would have called it "psithuros", the Romans "susurrus"; a whispering. Is it the language of the trees? A primal sound, like the crashing of waves on the beach. Come and bathe in the sound for yourself. 🧘♀️ www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #woodlands #psithuros #calming #soundbathe #forestbathe #balmforthesoul #headspace
Are you an opacarophile? A lover of sunsets? We are! It doesn't matter what the season, our sunsets are beautiful and filled with so many different colours. Why don't you come and see for yourself? Whether you're staying here and can enjoy the sunset as it becomes and unspoilt night sky of stars or whether you're passing by for an evening tipple, just sit back in the garden and enjoy nature's greatest show. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #sunset #SunsetViews #sunsetlovers #sunsetvibes #sunsetphotography #guesthouse #cottagebreak
Woodlands Cottage 🏡 A quiet hideaway with beautiful sunsets. A log burner to toast your toes beside while sinking into a snuggly sofa. Breakfast hampers delivered to your door and a bar and restaurant on your doorstep. Book your stay now: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/stay #cottage #cottagebreak #CottageEscape #cottageretreat
Have you booked for our Father's Day BBQ Roast? Whatever the weather (we'll give chef an umbrella if needs be), we'll be serving a two meat roast from the BBQ with super sides and delicious desserts. Veggie options and children's portions available. Treat dad to something special! Book your table here: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop
It's National Fish and Chips Day! Celebrate with golden battered haddock @bellsfishmongerscarlisle Bell's Fishmongers Carlisle Handcut and twice fried crispy chips (there's not need for triple cooking if you do it right😉) Hurry! Order yours now! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/shop #fishandchips
It's Small Business Week🎉 Support small businesses this week! 💷Take up offers on the map: https://entrepreneurscircle.org/sbw/ 🛒 Shop local and independent 🗣️ Tell someone about your favourite local shop, café, restaurant or trades 👍 Give them a like, follow and a share on social media #farmtofork #supporthospitality #supportlocal #villagelife #shoplocal #ruraleconomy #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinessweek
Our dining room is closed this evening for our monthly Supper Club. Missed out? Fear not, you can sign up on our website, just look for the pop up for our newsletter and you'll be receiving our exclusive menus. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #supperclub #dinewithfreinds #foodwithfriends #eatlocalsupportlocal
We're taking part in small business week! So we thought we'd start with a shout out to our fellow small businesses that we link up with: 📸 de la Mare Creative ☕ Carvetii Coffee 🧘♀️ Fellside Physiotherapy @thehealthcollectivewigton 💆♂ No Secrets Beauty 🍗 D.Paisleys butchers 🎣 Bell's Fishmongers Carlisle 🍺 Tirril Brewery Hesket Newmarket Brewery 🖼 Marcia Young Art 🌐 fairly marvellous CIC www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk Watch out for offers: https://entrepreneurscircle.org/sbw/ #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessweek #supportlocal #ruraleconomy #farmtofork #artisanproducers #supporthospitality
Our gold 🥇 medal winning marmalade from this year's World Marmalade Awards has a wonderful taste of summer about it. 🍐Sun ripened pears + Sicilian lemons 🍋 = a jar of 🌞 for your morning toast @marmaladeawards The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival Enjoy while it lasts! #italianrecipes #lusciouslemon #marmalade #breakfast #GoldMedalWinner
Today marks the start of National BBQ Week! 🍔🌭🍗 Watch this space for our next BBQ dates! Even if the weather hasn't quite got the memo about bank holidays or school holidays, we'll BBQ even if it means dining indoors and we give chef an umbrella! ☔ Not a burnt banger in sight! www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/news #bbqseason #bbqlovers #DineAlFresco #farmtofork #burgertime
Wandering through the Wainwrights this summer? ⛰ Stay in our Wainwright room. A colour palate inspired by the fells, hints of Wainwright's desk, pictorial guides to the fells and his sketches. You'll find guide books too along with all the comforts you'd expect after a day of walking adventures. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/stay #wainwrightbagging #wainwrightswalks #wainwrights #cumbriaway #coasttocoast #walkstoremember #walkforwellbeing #getoutside
Celebrate all things Bluebird!💙 With Bluebird having made her return to Coniston Water why not pop and see her in action, visit the museum and stay in our Bluebird room which tells the story of the Campbell family's need for speed on land and water!🏎 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/stay #coniston #bluebird #waterspeed #LakeDistrict #NeedForSpeed #jackvettriano #donaldcampbell #malcolmcampbell
It's national beer garden day! 🍻 Enjoy Cumbrian beers from Hesket Newmarket and Tirrils in the garden at Woodlands. There's gluten free, alcohol free and low alcohol too. 🍺 Why not add a basket meal while you sit back and enjoy the view (served every Friday)? 🍟 www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine #beer #localbeers #localbeertastesbetter #GlutenFreeBeer #BeerGarden #barmeals #beerandfood
It's international tea day! ☕ What could be more typically British than tea in a former vicarage? The British Panacea! Enjoy a cup in the garden, in the lounge or with your feet up in front of the fire. We use loose leaf teas from Carvetii Coffee @carvetiicoffee seated right under the foot of Blencathra in the village of Threlkeld. Our decaf tea is naturally caffeine free Rooibos and we have a variety of tisanes too. Of course, tea is best enjoyed with Afternoon Tea (not to be confused with High Tea) which we create from scratch, including the breads for your sandwiches. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/dine #tea #afternoontea #balmforthesoul #properbrew #teatime #teaandcake
It's World Bee Day!🐝 You might notice that the lawns are longer at the moment and that the dandelions have taken over a little. We're taking part in 'No Mow May' to help the bees find plenty of food as they wake to warmer, drier days. We plant flowers which support out pollinators, which in turn supports food production and indeed local honey. Listen carefully as you enter the garden beneath the lime trees; you'll hear a plethora of bees busy at work. Take a look at our greener tourism work here: https://www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk/greener-tourism #greenertourism #SustainableGastronomy #beeday🐝 #feedthebees #NoMowMay #bumblebees #honeybees #pollinators
Happy World Whisky Day! We stock a wide range of whisky (and those with an e!) from around the world, but our favourite has to be our near neighbour over the Solway Firth. Meet Annandale, a distillery risen from the ashes and with an unusual Lowland character. Whether you're potty about peated whisky or soothed by unpeated sherry casks, you'll find a friend in the Man o'Swords or the Man o'Words. Try it for your self at Woodlands, or take a visit to meet the dedicated and passionate distillery team who'll be sure to make you very welcome. Slainté 🥃 #worldwhiskyday #weedram #whiskyheritage #lowland #highland #campbeltown #speyside #islay #whisky #worldofwhisky #weedramfest #whiskyflight #whiskytour
What does it take to make Gold award winning marmalade?🍊 "Patience, good quality produce with plenty of pectin and perseverance." Darryl started making preserves in his twenties when fruits were grown plentifully in his homeland of Guernsey. Marmalade however is something of a new preserving journey. With many more steps in the process of creating clarity, soft peel and just the right set to balance on your toast, marmalade is certainly something which takes time to master. Our Gold award this year comes out of the Marvellous Makers Category with our Pear and Lemon marmalade. Sample our award winning marmalades when you enjoy breakfast at Woodlands. Book in for breakfast or book to stay: www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk 📸credit:@delamarecreative de la Mare Creative @marmaladeawards The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival #MarmaladeAwards #marmalade #marmaladelovers #orangesandlemons #signatureflavours #gold
It's international cocktail day! 🍸 Did you know we have a variety of cocktails on offer with seasonal limited editions too? Whether you're drawn to a classic summer Pimms or James Bond's martini, a Sex and the City Cosmopolitan or feeling the vibes of the French Riviera with a St Germain Spritz, we'll carefully craft your drink while you relax and enjoy the view. We also mix mocktails too! Chin chin! 🍹 #margaritas #mojito #Cosmopolitan #daiquiri #maitai #oldfashioned #negroni #cocktailhour #drinkswithfriends
Today starts mental health awareness week. 🧘♀️ Take time to slow down, pause and give a little self care. Here at Woodlands you'll find a quiet bolt hole, good food and plenty of outdoor activities to find your headspace. You'll find helpful information in your room book too, including support groups. We also support our team and colleagues in the hospitality industry through the Burnt Chef Project. www.woodlandsatireby.co.uk #itsokaynottobeokay #headspace #timeforyou #walkforwellness #walkforwellbeing #talkitthrough #werehereforyou #everyonematters
