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From £1,949 per week
Up to £8,784 at peak
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10Sleeps
5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
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Overview
Bracken Howe consists of a kitchen with range cooker with double electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, dining room with seating for ten people, sitting room with Smart TV and open fire, utility with washing machine and tumble dryer. The bedrooms consist of two four poster king-size beds with Smart TV, Blu Ray players, and en-suites, one king-size zip/link with Smart TV, Blue Ray player, and en-suite, one double with Smart TV and Blu Ray player, and a twin with Smart TV and Blu Ray player, along with two bathrooms and a cloakroom. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with lawn, patio, raised decking, furniture, hot tub, and barbecue, with private driveway parking for five cars. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Sorry, no pets. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all inc. in rent. Bracken Howe is an excellent base for a Cumbria escape. Note: Property has underfloor heating
Amenities
Luxurious Period Lakeland cottage, magnificent views. 2 minutes stroll to Ambleside centre. Gas central and underfloor heating, open fire, coal & kindling starter pack (September-March). Wi-Fi. Sky Sports, Netflix movies, Discovery+. Nintendo Wii, X-box and PlayStation consoles with a wide range of games. All bedrooms feature 32" Smart TVs. Yamaha full size keyboard. 55" 3D 4k curved Smart TV. Naim and Pure bluetooth music system. Range cooker with double electric oven, 5 ring gas burner & griddle. American style fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Utility room with washing machine & tumble dryer. External Hot Tub. Beautiful garden with patio and raised decking & garden furniture & barbeque. Private parking for 5. No smoking. Slippers, bath and hand towels and toiletries. Secure bike storage (available upon request). Note: This property will not accept bookings of groups (of more than 2 people) whereby everyone is under the age of 25 and Hen and Stag parties are not permitted
Accommodation
Please note: This property can only facilitate a Friday Changeover. Five bedrooms : 2 x four-poster, king-size with en-suite, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Beautiful entrance hall. Drawing room. Second reception room (snug). Dining room. Fitted kitchen.
Utility room. Downstairs WC. House bathroom. Garden with hot tub. Private parking. No pets allowed.
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