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From £2,839 per week
Up to £11,281 at peak
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10Sleeps
5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
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Overview
Leathes Head Country House consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, and toaster, a utility, a dining room with dining seating for ten people, a sitting room with woodburning stove, a games room with pool table, TV, and games, and a bar. The bedrooms consist of two super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) and three super-king-size with en-suite bathrooms, serviced by a cloakroom. Outside, there is a garden with lawn and hot tub and off-road parking for eleven cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. You'll find a shop in 3.8 miles, pub in 0.3 miles, river in 0.5 miles, lake in 1.1 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels inc. in rent. Your journey to Cumbria is guaranteed to be one to remember, with a stay at Leathes Head Country House. Note: Good housekeeping bond of 800 GBP.
Amenities
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine fridge, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine. TV, football table, games, WiFi and garden games. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels, dressing gowns and toiletries inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair available. Off-road parking for 8 cars. EV Charging point. Hot tub. 1.8 acre gardens with lawns and woodland. Japanese Garden with tea pavilion. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.8 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.5 miles, lake 0.5 miles. Note: Good housekeeping bond of £800. Note: The bar area is not stocked, please bring your own drinks. Please note that the property does not permit larger gatherings than the property's occupancy level, the maximum number of guests permitted is 10.
Accommodation
Five luxury bedrooms. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin, and WC. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with ensuite roll top bath and separate shower, basin and WC. 2 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with bath and separate shower, basin and WC. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, basin and WC. Boot room with basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility with sink and washer/dryer. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Games room with 65" TV. Bar area
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