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From £709 per week
Up to £2,528 at peak
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Bibby Lot is a lovely, terraced cottage located in a pretty row of welcoming holiday homes on the Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead in Cumbria. With three bedrooms including one double, one twin and one adult bunks bedroom, the cottage can sleep six people. There's also a bathroom, a ground floor cloakroom, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with an open fire. Outside, there is a shared patio with furniture and ample off road parking, plus with shared use of facilities including a pool, a 2.5-acre trout fishing lake and gorgeous, extensive estate grounds, Bibby Lot is a great choice for your next holiday in Cumbria.
Amenities
Electric central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer in shared laundry, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, public phone in courtyard. Please note that logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches are not included in your stay but can be ordered using the Goodeats link in your key collection information. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Ample off road parking. Shared patio with furniture and BBQ.
Shared use of estate grounds and facilities inc. indoor heated swimming pool, table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls). 2.5-acre trout fishing lake. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 4 miles, pubs 2 miles.
Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking Graythwaite Adventure in advance. Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required. Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property. Please Note: This property has a £250 Good Housekeeping Bond. The swimming pool can be booked for 45 minute private sessions, All guests can pre-book up to a maximum of 3 swimming slots ( or 2 slots for short stays 2 and 3 nights ) 7 days prior to arrival by contacting [email protected] (Please bring swim towels, as the towels provided are only for use in the property). Please note that we can’t accept check in on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. 1 x single twin. Bathroom with modern shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with open fire.
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