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Lake District Holiday Homes
Elm Cottage, Cumbria & the Lake District
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From £252 per week
Up to £1,341 at peak
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2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Elm Cottage is a detached sandstone cottage on a working sheep and cattle farm in Flitholme, a small hamlet just over six miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria. The cottage sleeps four people and has a double bedroom, a twin room and a family shower room. It also contains an open plan living area with a kitchen and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside is off road parking and a small enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. Located between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, Elm Cottage is a lovely holiday home for discovering this beautiful region.
Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge (no ice-box), counter-top freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Small enclosed garden with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 3 miles.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Conservatory.
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