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From £357 per week
Up to £972 at peak
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2Sleeps
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
This 400 year old terraced cottage is a stone construction, just a short walk from the centre of Alston - the highest market town in England and the centre of five historic Pennine routes. The cottage itself is traditional and welcoming, boasting exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a wood-burning effect gas stove - ideal for a cosy, romantic break. In addition to the double bedroom, the cottage offers a fitted kitchen and sitting room.
Please note that the Gas fire is not in use for bookings during June, July and August.
Amenities
Gas central heating with gas fire in sitting room. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WIFI, Fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Roadside parking. Lawned garden to rear of property (not enclosed). One well-behaved dog welcome at £10. Sorry, no smoking. Shops & pubs 3 mins walk. Note: Short breaks preferred during winter. Please note that the gas fire is not in use for bookings during June, July and August
Accommodation
One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC. Fitted kitchen. Sitting room with fold-away table (occasional use), exposed beams & inglenook fireplace with woodburner-effect gas fire.
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