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From £412 per week
Up to £1,992 at peak
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Overview
Holly Lodge is a cottage on the edge of the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland just fourteen miles from Penrith. The cottage sleeps seven people in three bedrooms and has two double bedrooms and one bedroom with three single beds together with family bathroom and separate shower room. Also in the cottage is a fitted kitchen with dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for three cars and a private patio with furniture. Situated close to the Pennine range, Holly Lodge is a lovely family cottage from which to explore this delightful part of the country.
Amenities
Biomass central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Private patio with furniture. Access to 3 acres of garden. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Pond in shared garden, care should be taken. Note: Kitchen has fully accessible height-adjustable work surfaces. Note: Visit England 4 Star Gold and National Accessible Scheme rates of M2, H2 and V1. Fully suitable for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users as well as those with hearing and visual problems. Please contact owner for more information. Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Note - The property can be decorated for Christmas on request. Note: Property only accepts 7 night stays.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size double, 1 x family room with 3 singles (two zip/link, can be double on request). Ground floor bathroom with bath, separate wet room shower, two basins (one height adjustable) and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
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