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Lake District Holiday Homes
Broad Howe
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The village of Near Sawrey is very close to Hill Top the former home of Beatrix Potter is now open to visitors and offers a wonderful insight into the author's life. There is also a pub and restaurant in the village whilst just down the road the neighbouring village of Far Sawrey is a must see. Lake Windermere is just 2.5 miles away as is the ferry terminal from where regular boats run across to the town of Bowness. This stunning property offers single-storey accommodation sleeping eight guests and is reached via a quiet track lane. On entering the property guests will come to the welcoming hall which offers a lounge area with comfortable seating next to the wood burner-effect electric fire. To the left of this space is the spacious kitchen/diner which offers a well-sized dining table and well-equipped kitchen with oven hob microwave fridge/freezer and dishwasher whilst the washing machine and tumble dryer are located in the nearby utility room. The property's main lounge has large floor-to-ceiling windows which flood the room with light as well as wood burner comfortable seating well-stocked bookcase TV and DVD. Three of the property's bedrooms are located in the main house: a double room a twin room (which can be made up as a king-size on request) and a bunk bedroom. The main bathroom has a shower over the bath and there is also a separate shower room with WC. The fourth bedroom another twin room is in a separate summer house. This room benefits from a wet room with shower and WC. Outside the property enjoys a stunning four-acres of gardens with lawn areas tucked away corners benches and a swing. There is also a covered veranda at the front of the property from where guests can enjoy the stunning views over Esthwaite Water from the provided seating table and benches. Need to know: 4 bedrooms: 1 double, a bunk bedroom, a twin (can be a king size on request) and a further twin in the annex. Within the main house guests will find Bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and a shower room with WC. The Annex has a separate wet room with shower and WC. TV/DVD. Ground floor property. Access is via a track. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. Wood burning stove with fuel supplied. Off road parking for 3 cars. Please note there are sheep in surrounding fields although the garden area is enclosed this is not dog proof and care should be taken at all times. Pub and restaurant 0.5 miles .
From £1,044 per week
Up to £2,842 at peak
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