It is the seventh consecutive year the restaurant has held a Michelin star since first being recognised in 2019. Cottage in the Wood Restaurant (Image: Rob Whitrow Photography)Chefs and hospitality professionals from across the UK and Ireland gathered to celebrate this year’s Michelin stars and special awards. The duo said: "Retaining our Michelin star is an incredibly meaningful moment for us, especially during what has been a year of huge change and growth since taking on The Cottage in the Wood. Cottage in the Wood (Image: Rob Whitrow Photography)During the ceremony, 20 new Michelin one-star restaurants were announced, alongside seven new Green Stars and two new two-star restaurants. They have also earned a spot in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants for both 2025 and 2026.

Source: The Times February 11, 2026 12:02 UTC