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From £622 per week
Up to £2,894 at peak
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6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher, a dining room with open fire, a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove, a sunroom, and a cloakroom. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, a double, and a twin, along with a bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed wrap-around garden with lawn, patio, furniture, a wild flower meadow, and two ponds, and off-road parking for three cars. One well-behaved dog welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 0.3 miles, a pub in 0.2 miles, and River Irt in 0.1 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Caldhu Cottage is well-positioned to explore Cumbria and the Lake District with your loved ones. Note: Please supervise children and dogs whilst in the garden, due to uncovered ponds. Note: For security reasons the property has external CCTV, however the system is turned off remotely when the property is occupied.
Amenities
Ground source heat pump. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Enclosed wrap-around garden with lawn, patio, furniture, wild flower meadow, and two ponds, set upon 2.5-acres of private land. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking or vaping permitted inside the cottage. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles (not dog friendly), River Irt 0.1 miles. Note: Please supervise children and dogs whilst in the garden, due to uncovered ponds. Note: Check-in for this property is Friday, but if you would like to request an alternative day, please contact us for more information. Note: There is no car charging point at this property, however, by prior agreement and for a small surcharge, the owner is happy to allow charging from the mains. Note: For security reasons the property has external CCTV, however the system is turned off remotely when the property is occupied. Please call for a price if you wish to book from 20, 21 or 31 December 2026.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with free-standing bath, shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room with open fire. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Sun room
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