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Lake District Holiday Homes
Kempton, Lake District & Cumbria
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From £860 per week
Up to £3,362 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
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Overview
Kempton is a lovely semi-detached upside down cottage situated in the town of Bowness-on-Windermere just five miles from Ambleside. The cottage can sleep six people and has two king-size double bedrooms and one double bedroom all en-suite and on the ground floor. Also in the cottage is a first floor kitchen, dining room and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for three cars and a private patio with furniture. Kempton is a delightful cottage with stunning views over the lakes. Property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome. Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available. Only 1 approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere. Windermere town is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station. Note: The property sleeps max. 6 plus 1 infant. Please note this property accepts bookings with a minimum of 3 nights.
Amenities
Lake and mountain view. Gas central heating. Electric double oven and hob, microwave, family size fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. 2 x TVs with Freeview, fast stable WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available. Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere. Windermere is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station. Private enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Local park close by for dog walks. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 3 mins walk. Lake & Mountain View. Note: Check-in is 3pm, Check out 10am. Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday. However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind. Note: This property requires a refundable good housekeeping bond of £180. Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.
Please note this property accepts bookings with a minimum of 3 nights.
Accommodation
Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite corner bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC. First floor basin and WC. First floor kitchen. First floor dining room with sitting area.
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