Woodend - Self Catering Cottages between the Eskdale and Duddon Valleys in the Lake District

<body> <h1>Set in the Western Lake District looking out over Scafell Pike, Bow Fell and Crinkle Crag and close to Devoke Water, Woodend is an ideal centre for relaxing, walking, fishing, cycling, climbing, sightseeing and the coast Paul and Sue welcome you to the peace and tranquillity of their home in the Cumbria Mountains to enjoy a memorable stay Woodend is located high on the fell between the Eskdale valley and Duddon valley and offers a range of comfortable self-catering holiday cottage accommodation </h1> <p>The origins of Woodend go back 300 years or more when it was originally the site of a Quaker settlement. In fact some of the buildings still remain; the schoolhouse, the bothy (which means a dwelling for a farm servant or a shepherd or hunters hut), and there are also the remains of a fireplace from a house lost many years ago in one of the walls that is now a wall for a field! Woodend is located quite high on Birker Fell and approached from the fell along a single track road through a gate (which must be closed behind you). It has views across the fell towards Scafell Pike, (Englands's highest mountain), and is a ten minute walk from one of the smallest of the lakes, Devoke Water, which never the less is nearly a mile long! At Woodend you not only have incredible views towards Scafell Pike from most of the rooms, but within a five minute walk you have stunning views over Devoke Water towards the coast, and within twenty minutes walking you can be at the top of Devoke Seat where, on a clear day, you have a 360 degree panoramic view that includes Devoke Water, the Langdales, the coast and the Isle of Man. We pride ourselves in combining comfortable and cosy accommodation within a quiet relaxing environment. Whether you enjoy walking, fishing, cycling, climbing, sightseeing by car or just want to close the gate after you and not return to civilisation until it suits you, this is the perfect centre for all. <p>Surrounded by hills and moorland with Englands highest mountains, these cosy cottages have both been renovated retaining all their character and charm. There is excellent walking "from their doors" with the hidden Devoke Water only three quarters of a mile away where you can walk and fish amid fantastic scenery. Just 3 miles from the magnificent Eskdale and Duddon valleys and the Ravenglass to Eskdale steam railway, it is a haven of peace and tranquility and offers a wonderful holiday experience at any time of the year. The holiday accommodation offers great flexibility and consists of: The Cottage Self catering, bed and breakfast or bed, breakfast and evening meal for up to 4/5 persons The Bothy Cosy Self catering, bed and breakfast or bed, breakfast and evening meal for 2 persons Each unit offers extremely comfortable accommodation with it's own unique style. <a href="menu_header.htm"></a> </body> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" leftmargin="5" topmargin="0"> </body>