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From £1,605 per week
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Overview
Keepers Cottage is detached cottage based in the hamlet of Greywaithe, close to Lake Windermere. On the ground floor is two bedrooms, including a double, twin and shower room, while upstairs is a king-size double with en-suite shower, two doubles and a second shower room. Altogether this cottage can sleep ten people. There is also a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with woodburning stove. Outside is a patio garden and off-road parking. Keepers Cottage is a charming base for families seeking a relaxing Lake District escape.
Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi. 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. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Patio with seating. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. 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. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 12.1 miles, pub 2.7 miles. 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 king-size , 1 x twin. First floor- 2 x twin, 1 x super-king with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. First floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
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