There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
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From £506 per week
Up to £1,580 at peak
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Overview
Barn Owl Cottage, a reverse-level abode, consists of a first-floor open-plan living space including a kitchen with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, a dining area seating five, and a sitting area with woodburning stove and TV, as well as a utility with washing machine. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor double, a ground-floor twin with TV, and a first-floor single, serviced by a bathroom. Outside, there is a front courtyard with picnic bench and barbecue, a rear enclosed terrace with furniture, plus off-road parking available. One well-behaved pet welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Shop 6.4 miles, pub 1.7 miles, lake 0.6 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Escape reality with a delightful stay at Barn Owl Cottage. Note: Sloped ceilings in first-floor single bedroom, please take care.
Amenities
Central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. 2 x TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. Front courtyard with picnic bench and barbecue. Sun balcony off the first floor living area. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Dogs must be kept on a lead and not allowed to roam freely. Shop 5.4 miles, Pub 1.7 miles, Lake 7.3 miles. Note: Sloped ceilings in first-floor single bedroom, please take care. Note: This property cannot accept a Sunday changeover
Accommodation
Reverse-level. Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x first-floor single. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility
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