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Lake District Holiday Homes
Coachman's Cottage, Cumbria & The Lake District
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From £385 per week
Up to £1,178 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Coachman's Cottage is a character cottage a few minutes' walk from the amenities of Cartmel. This single-storey cottage has a double and a twin room, a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Outside there is allocated parking for one car, plus a private patio and shared use of the grounds. Coachman's Cottage is perfectly placed for strolls around the village or for heading out to really explore the Lakes, with Lake Windermere only 6 miles away, making it a superb base for a year-round break. Please note: There is minor temporary work taking place around the property.
Amenities
Electric central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge (no ice box), washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Loading/unloading outside only, off road parking for 1 car in allocated space with further off road parking on site. Patio with furniture and shared grounds and orchard. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1.2 miles. Note: Unfenced pond, children to be supervised. Note: Check-in 3.00pm. Please note: There is minor temporary work taking place around the property.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
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