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From £696 per week
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Overview
The living areas in the detached cottage comprise an open-plan living space with a kitchen offering an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, a dining area with seating for six, and a sitting area with a woodburning stove (wood not included) and Smart TV, along with a snug hosting a selection of books and games. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor king-size with an en-suite shower room and two super-king-sizes, along with a shower room. Outside, there is a front garden with patio, lawn and furniture, bike storage, as well as one parking space. Within 0.8 miles, you'll find a shop and a pub. Please be mindful that this is a smoke-free and pet-free dwelling. WiFi, fuel, a starter pack for the stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. Choose Escote for a memorable holiday in the Lake District. Note: There is a tiny and very shallow beck bordering the far side of the lawn, please take care. This property does not accept bookings of more than 7 nights' duration. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out 10am
Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, hairdryers on each floor. Smart TV, WiFi, a selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking for 1 car. Bike and canoe storage in shed. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.8 miles. This property does not accept bookings of more than 7 nights' duration. Note: There is a tiny and very shallow beck bordering the far side of the lawn, please take care. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out 10am.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x super-king-size. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and woodburning stove (wood not included). Snug
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