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Lake District Holiday Homes
Greengarth nr Penrith, Cumbria. Three-bedroom lodge, enjoying countryside views. Near National Park.
1 / 12Wi-FiParkingGardenChild FriendlyGround floor accommodation
From £563 per week
Up to £1,819 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
The living areas in this single-storey lodge consist of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and Smart TV, and a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size (zip/link) with en-suite, a king-size, and a twin, serviced by a bathroom. Outside there is a front garden with a lawn, decked area, furniture and bike rack, and off-road parking for two cars. This is a pet-free and smoke-free home. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop in 2.2 miles and a pub in 1.3 miles. For a rural escape to Cumbria, book Greengarth. Note: The garden is not enclosed; please be aware. Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Amenities
Under floor heating via air source heat pump. Mechanical ventilation heat recovery system (MVHR). Power included in rent. Bed linen and towels included in rent. High chair. Private parking for 2 cars. EV charger (EO, 7 kW, untethered, pay as you go). Front garden with decked area with furniture, lawn. Bicycle storage (wall mounted vertical) for 6 bikes. Sorry, no pets; no smoking. Shop 2.2 miles, pub 1.3 miles. Note: The garden is not enclosed; please be aware. Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Accommodation
Please note: This property is unable to accept a booking that ends (checks out) on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day. Modernised and refurbished throughout (2024). Single-storey. Three bedrooms: 1 x super king bed with super king mattress topper (this bed can be made into twins, please advise at the time of booking if you wish this configuration for your stay) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, towel radiator and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, towel radiators and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Kitchen area with electric oven, combination microwave-oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine fridge. Utility room with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and vacuum cleaner. Smart TV, fibre-to-the-property WiFi. Tiled flooring throughout.
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