Four seasons in a day is no joke in the Lakes. Here is what to pack for a Lake District holiday, from waterproofs and walking boots to the bits people always forget.
1 / 12Wi-FiParkingGardenChild FriendlyGround floor accommodation
From £600 per week
Up to £2,429 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
This single-storey home has a kitchen/diner, a utility, a sitting room with electric fire, a double bedroom with en-suite, a twin, and a bathroom. Appliances consist of an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher, and for entertainment, a Smart TV and iPod dock. Outside there is a front garden with lawn and furniture, and a private driveway for two cars. This is a smoke-free home. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop in 0.2 miles, a pub in 0.1 miles and Canker Beck in 0.8 miles. Explore Cumbria with Curlew Cottage at Hawkshead as your base. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Amenities
Gas central heating and underfloor heating to bathroom and kitchen. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi, iPod docking station. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Private driveway for 2 cars. Private, lawned garden with furniture (please note the garden is not enclosed). Property is not wheelchair friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Please note the property does not have a cot. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, Canker Beck 0.8 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Accommodation
Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Sitting room with wood burner (please note wood is not provided but can be purchased in the village)
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