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From £548 per week
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Overview
Ivy House is a delightful cottage situated in the village of Windermere, Lake District. Hosting three bedrooms; two double (one zip/link), and a double with en-suite, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to six people. Inside you will also find a lower ground floor sitting, kitchen, and dining area with woodburner. To the outside is off-road parking for one car. Distance to Beach 0.43 miles. Located in a pleasant setting with much to explore in and around the area, Ivy House is a memorable cottage in a scenic part of England.
Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Underfloor heating lower ground floor. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, TV in all bedrooms, WiFi, selection of books and games. Hairdryer. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off-road parking for 1 car to the rear of the property. Free on street parking in the roads around the cottage for additional cars. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Distance to Beach 0.43 miles.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 2 x first floor double (one zip/link), 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Lower ground floor sitting, kitchen, and dining area with woodburning stove.
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