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Overview
Laurel Cottage is a beautiful topsy-turvy character cottage with bags of charm and contemporary style. Downstairs bedrooms include a master double with en-suite shower room and a children's bedroom with bunk beds. There's also a separate family bathroom and utility cupboard in the hall with washing machine and dryer. Upstairs there's a gorgeous light and airy open plan living/dining/kitchen that's fully equipped and has some lovely views to open countryside. Within 0.1 mile you will find a pub. Laurel Cottage is set in Spark Bridge, just 2 miles from Coniston Water and a 5-minute drive from the southern tip of Lake Windermere. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.
Amenities
Electric central heating plus wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, Freeview Smart TV, DVD, games, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Hairdryer. Travel Cot available. Off road parking for 1 car plus on-street parking. Enclosed patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Close to village pub and river. Coniston Water 2 miles, Lake Windermere 6 miles.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms (ground floor): 1 x master double with en-suite shower room, washbasin and WC; 1 x children's room with bunk beds. Family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC. Upstairs open plan living/dining/kitchen area with fully equipped kitchen.
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