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Lake District Holiday Homes
Hare's Breath, Bowness-On-Windermere
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From £2,491 per week
Up to £10,314 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
8Sleeps
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
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Overview
The living areas in this holiday home consist of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with two electric ovens, 5-ring electric hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer and dishwasher, a dining table for eight and a sitting area with Smart TV and woodburning stove and utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a billiards room with billiards table, bar and Smart TV. The bedrooms all contain Smart TVs and consist of king-size with en-suite bathroom, a king-size with en-suite shower room, a king-size with Juliet balcony and en-suite shower room and a twin with en-suite shower room. Outside there is off-road parking for four cars, a patio with furniture and barbecue and wrap-around balcony. Within 0.5 miles there is shop and 0.4 miles a pub and Lake Windermere. One well-behaved dog welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore the Lake District at Hare's Breath. Note: There may be limited head height in the twin bedroom when set out as a super-king-size. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: Sorry, this property cannot currently accomodate arrivals on Fridays. Saturday arrival by prior arrangement only, please enquire.
Amenities
Central heating. 2 x electric ovens, 5-ring electric hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, uses Vertuo coffee pods (initial supply), washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. 6 x Smart TVs, WiFi, pool table. Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair. Off-road parking for 4 cars. EV charge point. Large patio with furniture and barbecue and wrap-around balcony. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles and Lake Windermere 0.4 miles. Note: There may be limited head height in the twin bedroom. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: EV charging available by prior arrangement via an app. If you require a weekend booking on non standard changeover day please call to enquire.
Accommodation
Quality Assessment completed February 2025 - Grading Retained.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS A MONDAY TO MONDAY CHANGE OVER IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A BOOKING ON ANOTHER DAY PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR A PRICE. Highly Commended 5 star property. Four bedrooms with Smart TVs: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with Juliet balcony, en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility. Billiards room/bar with Smart TV
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