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1 / 12Hot TubWi-FiEnclosed GardenChild FriendlyGround floor accommodation
From £941 per week
Up to £3,550 at peak
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10Sleeps
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
No.2 The Flags consists of a kitchen with electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms include a ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower, a king-size, a double, a family bunk room and a single, serviced by a bathroom. Outside, there is a seating area with furniture and hot tub, and parking along the Priory wall or at Cartmel Racecourse. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. No.2 The Flags is a delightful base for exploring Cartmel and the Lake District. Note: Village parking permits available at Cartmel Racecourse. Note: Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 500 GBP.
Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available; travel cot and stairgate not provided. Parking available along the Priory wall or at Cartmel Racecourse (permit required). Rear seating area with furniture and hot tub. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 1.2 miles. Note: Village parking permits available at Cartmel Racecourse.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x family room. Showe room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove
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