A Lake District restaurant owner has been named among the UK’s top 50 sommeliers.
Beth Bond, co-owner of The Cottage in the Wood, secured 49th place on the Taylor’s Port UK Top 100 Sommeliers List.
The Michelin-starred restaurant, located in Whinlatter Forest, offers both dining and accommodation.
This marks Ms Bond’s second consecutive appearance on the list, having first entered the rankings in 2024.
Ms Bond said: "I’m thrilled to be included once again in the UK’s Top 100 Sommeliers List.
"Everything we achieve at The Cottage in the Wood is a true team effort – every single member of our team plays a crucial role in making this such a special place.
"I love being able to introduce our guests to exciting, carefully curated wines here in our little corner of Cumbria."
The awards ceremony took place at The Dorchester in London on Monday, June 23.
Nominees are put forward by industry peers, diners, and fellow sommeliers, with an expert panel evaluating each individual based on career progression, education, and competition performance.
Charlotte Hey, co-founder of the Top 100 Sommeliers, said: "This annual ranking celebrates the sommeliers who are setting the standard for wine service nationwide."
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