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From £277 per week
Up to £908 at peak
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2Sleeps
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Kidsty Cottage is a charming semi-detached dwelling resting within the village of Shap in the Lake District. There is one double bedroom in the cottage sleeping two guests, served by a ground-floor shower room. The cottage is also home to a kitchen and a living/dining room. There is a front garden, as well as two parking spaces to the rear of the property with outside seating. Kidsty Cottage is the perfect choice for your romantic escape to Cumbria. Please note this property only accepts small dogs.
Amenities
Electric central heating. Wood burner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, new fridge/freezer (May 2021), washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player . Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Front garden. Outside seating to rear. One well-behaved pet welcome (small dogs only). Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles. Note: Narrow, winding staircase, please take care. Please note: The seating area to the rear of the property is not private. Note:
Accommodation
One double bedroom. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with wood burner.
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