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Lake District Holiday Homes
Ashtree Barn, Appleby-In-Westmorland
1 / 12Wi-FiLog FireParkingEnclosed GardenChild FriendlyGround floor accommodation
From £561 per week
Up to £2,117 at peak
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5Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Ashtree Barn is a semi-detached cottage resting in Great Asby near Appleby-In-Westmorland. Hosting two bedrooms; a king-size with en-suite bathroom, and a ground-floor family room with a king-size and single, along with a ground-floor wetroom, this property can sleep up to five guests. There is a kitchen/diner, and a sitting room with a multi-fuel stove. To the outside, there is an enclosed garden with a patio and picnic seating, while off-road parking is available. Ashtree Barn is a stunning renovated barn mixing stylish features with original character and country-style fixtures.
Amenities
Oil central heating, underfloor heating and multi-fuel stove. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV, and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed garden with patio and picnic seating. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5.2 miles, pub 100 metres
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, over shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, and 1 x ground-floor family room with a king-size and single. Ground-floor wet room with shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with multi-fuel stove and underfloor heating
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