STABLE END HOLIDAY COTTAGE

Nestling in a superb position at the foot of England’s highest mountain (Scafell), and on the edge of England’s deepest lake (Wastwater), is Woodhow Farm with its two small holiday cottages – Stable End, which sleeps 6 (pictured below) and the Old Barn, which sleeps 4. The farm was bought recently by Richard & Sam Scrivener who have spent time refurbishing the cottages to a high standard. Woodhow is in the heart of the Wasdale Valley, one of the most peaceful parts of the Lake District National Park.

The farm has existed since 1757 and although it has changed over the centuries, many original features remain. Still a traditional working farm with a flock of Herdwick sheep, it has recently taken on some new additions in the form of two herds of goat!

Surrounded by ancient broadleaved woodlands, Woodhow Farm offers you everything a holiday in the Lake District is all about. There are badgers, deer and foxes to be spotted in the woods, as well as buzzards and ravens, and the farm has its own tarn that is home to a wide range of birds and waterfowl. The resident heron can often be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

The holiday cottages are in the heart of Wasdale, one of the most peaceful valleys in the Lake District. It boasts England's deepest lake (Wastwater), highest mountain (Scafell), smallest church (St Olaf's) and the world’s biggest liar competition (each November, in the Santon Bridge Inn). It is the birthplace of British climbing, with excellent climbs of all grades, and a playground for local diving clubs.

For more gentle exercise, there are hundreds of walks right from the door of the holiday cottage. Wastwater Lake is five minutes walk away, or you can go high up on the fells and mountains. There are many good swimming and picnic spots on the shores of the lake.

There are three pubs in the valley - Wasdale Head Inn at the top of the lake (four miles), and the Screes & the Strands (one mile) face each other on the way to Gosforth village, where you will find shops selling groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers.

Please click here for internal photos of Stable End holiday cottage

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