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1 / 12Wi-FiEnclosed GardenChild Friendly
From £344 per week
Up to £1,576 at peak
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3Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Blacksmith Cottage is a terraced, former Blacksmith's cottage in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. This cottage sleeps three people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one single, and there's a bathroom available. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with breakfast bar and a sitting room with dining area and gas fire. Outside there's off road parking for one car and a raised patio that leads to a mature garden area with furniture. Blacksmith Cottage is a lovely base for a couple or small family who wish to explore this wonderful area. Please note: Minimum 3 night stay - Owner only accepts 7 night stays in June, July and August.
Amenities
Electric central heating with gas fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Raised patio leading to mature garden area with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 min walk. Note: Stone steps lead down from the patio to the rear entrance door and to the mature garden. Off road parking. Minimum 3 night stay Owner only accepts 7 night stays in June, July and August.
Accommodation
Please note: Owner only accepts 7 night stays in June, July and August. Two bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x single. Bathroom with wake-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Sitting room with dining area and gas fire.
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