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Lake District Holiday Homes
Beck Steps rests in Chapel Stile, in Cumbria. Two-bedroom cottage near amenities. Woodburning stove.
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From £449 per week
Up to £1,413 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
The kitchen/diner comprises of an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, while the sitting room houses a TV and Sony Player. The bedrooms include a king-size and a double, served by a bathroom with bath and shower over. Outside, off-road parking for one car is available and there is a shared lawned garden. Within 0.4 miles you will find a shop and within 0.5 miles there is a pub, and please note that this is a pet-free and non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Enjoy a fun-filled break at Beck Steps. Note: Limited mobile phone signal. Note: At times of a drought, the water supply for the cottage may be limited. Note: Freezer is a stand alone and is located on a shelf in the cupboard under the stairs. Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: there are three small steps inside this traditional Lakeland cottage, two in the kitchen and one in bathroom, and one low doorway.
Amenities
Electric radiators with a multi-fuel stove which burns both wood and coal. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Smart TV, DVD player, Sony Music Player, WiFi and Pure radios. Electricity included in rent (visitor to provide solid fuel for stove). Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car (There is one reserved car parking place, for Beck Steps, at Lingmoor View marked 1 just off the road). Additional, on-road parking can be found 200 metres towards the centre of the village. Large, shared, open area of grass. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles. Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: At times of a drought, the water supply for the cottage may be limited. Note: there are two small steps in the kitchen of this traditional Lakeland
cottage please beware.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double. Newly refurbished in 2025 groundfloor shower room. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room heated by a multi-fuel stove (coal and wood burner) and electric radiators
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