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Acorn Cottage in Windermere in Cumbria. Three beds. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove
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From £692 per week
Up to £2,355 at peak
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Acorn Cottage in Windermere is a delightful cottage which has three bedrooms, a king-size a twin and a second-floor king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC as well as a family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. The kitchen/diner has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine and there is a sitting room with a woodburning stove. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the price. Highchair and travel cot available, but please bring your own bedding for the cot. Outside, there is off-road parking for 2 cars and there is a small patio garden to the front with a bistro table and chairs and an enclosed rear courtyard with patio furniture and secure bike storage. Secure bike storage with power to charge electric bikes One well-behaved dog is welcome but sorry, this is a non-smoking property. A shop is within 0.3 miles and there is a pub within 0.1 miles. Please note: The stairs up to the attic bedroom are very steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Wifi, smart TV. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request, but please bring your own bedding for the travel cot. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Front patio garden with bistro table and chairs and enclosed rear courtyard with patio furniture and bike storage. Secure bike storage with power to charge electric bikes’ One well-behaved dog welcome, please bring additional blankets for their comfort. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile. Please note: The stairs up to the attic bedroom are very steep and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Accommodation
Three storeys. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
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