The nearest pub is the King George IV down the hill towards Eskdale approximately 3.5 miles away.

However, within another two miles from there, in the Eskdale Valley, are three more good quality hostelries and there is one in the Duddon Valley about 6 miles away.

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Woodend is set on a fell and there is walking in all directions from the door. The Eskdale and Duddon valleys are 3 miles either side and you can walk to them from here or take your car.

Scafell Pike is 8 miles away (as the crow flies) and Woodend is about 10 miles from Wasdale Head which is a popular place for starting a walk to Scafell Pike.

We allow a maximum of two dogs but after a series of bad dog experiences, please bear in mind the following:

• Dogs are not allowed upstairs in the house or cottage or downstairs in the bothy.
• Dogs are not allowed on any items of furniture
• Dogs must never be left in a cottage when you go out unless a prior arrangement has been made with us.
• You as the owner take responsibility for the additional cleaning and hoovering of the living areas that may result at the end of your stay. ie. fouling, chewing and especially moulting!
• We reserve the right to make a charge for any damage done by your pet!

We do allow people to stay for periods of less than a week in the "off peak" seasons.

The minimum period of stay is two nights.

If you want to stay for a weekend or mid week, the best thing to do is fill in an enquiry form or ring us on 01946 723277

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No. We can take payment by cheque or alternatively, you can make an online transfer or payment from your bank.

We will send further details if you make a booking.

No. All heating is provided by a mixture of electric storage heaters, solid fuel fires and a rayburn in the bothy, cottage and the house.

We always ensure that there is enough coal, (and sometimes logs), and firelighters and you just help yourself from the outside fuel store as you need it.

No. We are rather remote but there are patches of reception on the fell road and on the hill behind us.

Both the villages of Ulpha and Eskdale have post offices with limited provisions.

Gosforth, approximately 10 miles towards Whitehaven, has a small supermarket with most things that you would need.

Broughton-in-Furness, approximately 8 miles away has a very good quality shop, butchers, bakery and post office, although rather expensive for your general shopping.

The larger stores are situated in Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven both about 25 miles away.

All bedding is provided in all of the cottages, as are towels.