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1 / 1Log FireParkingEnclosed Garden
From £511 per week
Up to £929 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Set above the pretty village of Glenridding in the Helvellyn range this beautiful country cottage offers breathtaking fell walks from the doorstep. Deepdale Horseshoe which includes Fairfield and St Sunday Crag is just 3 miles away with plenty more wainwrights nearby too for keen walkers. Glenridding's fascinating mining history can be discovered in the local Tourist Information Centre or you can hop on a steamer and admire the tranquil scenes of Ullswater or the Aira Force waterfall 3 miles away. Alternatively you can hire a boat or canoe at Ullswater or enjoy a relaxing cycle around the lake and stop for a picnic. Wander around Glenridding's independent shops and treat the family to a meal out in a local pub. This attractive two-bedroom cottage is a cosy and welcoming space to return to after your Lake District adventures. Settle down in the evenings in the comfortable lounge/diner with a warming wood burner and the backdrop of impressive mountain views as you sit back on the sofa and watch TV. The relaxed dining table seats four perfect for light snacks or family mealtimes. Cook up hearty meals in the galley kitchen which is equipped with an electric oven and hob a fridge and a handy dishwasher. Sit at the breakfast bar for your morning cup of coffee while you organise the day. Upstairs you'll find two beautifully decorated double bedrooms. The bright and cheerful master bedroom enjoys mountain views while the pretty double bedroom looks out to Glenridding Dodd at the back of the property. Also on the first floor is the spacious family bathroom which includes a shower over the bath and a WC. To the front of the property there is a lovely enclosed garden with peaceful views perfect for al fresco dining on the outdoor furniture. Due to the two levels in the sloping garden please keep children supervised. There is also parking for one car at the bottom of the garden or in the opposite layby. Need to know: 2 bedrooms both doubles. 1 bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash basin. Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher. Small chest freezer. Wood burner. TV. Enclosed levelled garden. Private parking for 1 car. Shop and pub less than 1 mile. Please note that due to the slope the garden is in two levels, children need to be supervised in the garden. Gravel track leading to the property may be unsuitable for some cars. The property is surrounded by fields that often contain sheep, please keep the gates to the cottage and garden closed..
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