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1 / 12Wi-FiEnclosed GardenChild Friendly
From £539 per week
Up to £1,784 at peak
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8Sleeps
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, and a living/dining room with Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size, a second-floor double with en-suite, a twin, and a family room with king-size and single, all with TVs, along with a main bathroom. Outside there is a garage for storage, and enclosed rear patio with furniture and barbecue, and roadside parking. One well-behaved dog welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. Highchair and travel cot available. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. You'll find a shop and pub in 0.1 miles, and the beach in 0.2 miles. Harbour Retreat is well-positioned to explore Cumbria's coast and countryside. External secure garage to the rear of the property can be used to store bicycles, canoes and kayaks etc. Please note: bookings must not start or end on a Sunday
Amenities
Central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. 5 x Smart TVs, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Roadside parking. Enclosed rear patio with furniture and barbecue. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pubs 0.1 miles, Restaurant at Ski Bar 0.8 miles, beach 0.2 miles. Please note: bookings must not start or end on a Sunday. Exclusive: Staying at the property entitles the guests to use Cascades Spa at Whitewater Hotel.
Accommodation
The facilities include the swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, squash and Tennis court and gym. Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x second-floor double with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x twin with TV, 1 x second-floor family room with king-size, single and TV. Bathroom with bath, shower over, double basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room. External secure garage to the rear of the property can be used to store bicycles, canoes and kayaks etc. Exclusive: Staying at the property entitles the guests to use Cascades Spa at Whitewater Hotel.
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