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From £313 per week
Up to £898 at peak
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Overview
The Barn at Myrtle Cottage is a single-storey, studio-style cottage with an open-plan layout hosting a double bed, kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with TV. The kitchen includes an electric oven and hobs, microwave, fridge, kettle, and toaster. The shower room offers a walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Guests have access to WiFi and electric central heating, with fuel and power included in the rent, plus bed linen and towels provided. There is a communal laundry with a washing machine available. Outside, a shared courtyard with furniture offers space to relax, and there is off-road parking for one small car. One well-behaved pet is welcome, and smoking is not permitted. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. With the northern lakes close by, The Barn at Myrtle Cottage provides a charming base for exploring Braithwaite and the Lake District National Park.
Amenities
Electric central heating. Electric oven and hobs, microwave, fridge, washing machine, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one small car. Shared courtyard with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Note: There are some internal steps in the property shown in the photos
Accommodation
Single-storey. Open-plan studio layout with double bedroom, kitchen, sitting area, and dining area. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Communal laundry
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