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Lake District Holiday Homes
Fox Howe, Thornthwaite, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly.
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From £640 per week
Up to £1,740 at peak
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Overview
Fox Howe, a single-storey cottage, consists of an open-plan kitchen/living/dining room with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster, TV, woodburning stove, and dining seating for four people. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite shower room, and a twin, serviced by a bathroom. Outside, there is an enclosed rear patio with furniture and off-road parking. One well-behaved dog is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 1.5 miles, pub in 1.4 miles, and lake in 1.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. All of this and so much more with a stay at the welcoming Fox Howe.
Amenities
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. One designated car parking space and one communal car parking space. Enclosed rear patio with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1.4 miles, lake 1.5 miles.
Accommodation
Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin, and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove
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