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Lake District Holiday Homes
Hammerhole, Cumbria
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Hammerhole is a delightful, detached cottage nestled beside Lake Windermere on the Graythwaite Estate near Hawkshead in the Lake District. With five bedrooms including two king-size doubles (one on the ground floor with an en-suite bathroom) and three twins, this cottage can sleep ten people. There's also two family bathrooms, a ground floor shower room, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with gas fire and patio doors that open directly out to Lake Windermere. Outside, you will also find a utility room, ample space for off road parking, wood fired hot tub plus a patio garden with furniture. With wonderful woodland walks available from the doorstep through the extensive grounds of the estate, plus free fly fishing and a swimming pool nearby, Hammerhole is simply a superb choice for your Lake District holiday.
Amenities
Oil central heating with gas fire. Two electric ovens, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Ample off road parking. Patio garden with furniture. Wood fired hot tub (the hot tub is cleaned and ready to fill on arrival, as it’s wood-fired, it takes up to 2 hours to fill and heat, and cannot be prepared in advance. Please note that logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches are not included in your stay but can be ordered using the Goodeats link in your key collection information. Shared use of estate grounds and facilities 10 mins drive away inc. indoor heated swimming pool (Please bring swim towels, as the towels provided are only for use in the property), table tennis room (please bring your own racquets and balls). Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 4.3 miles, pubs 3.8 miles. Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking Graythwaite Adventure in advance. Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required. Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property. Please Note: This property has a £500 Good Housekeeping Bond. Please note that we can’t accept check in on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: Ground Floor - 1 x Super-king-size bedroom with en-suite with shower over bath, basin and WC. First Floor - 1 x king-size bedroom with en-suite double shower, basin and WC. 2 x twin bedrooms with Jack and Jill en-suite with shower over bath, basin and WC. 1 x Super-king-size bedroom with en-suite bath, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. External utility. Sitting room with gas fire and patio doors leading to Lake Windermere.
From £2,341 per week
Up to £8,373 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
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