For many Lake District trips, a self-catering holiday home wins on space, freedom and value, and it is the easy answer for families, groups and anyone bringing the dog.
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From £295 per week
Up to £831 at peak
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2Sleeps
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Nuthatch is a semi-detached, ground floor cottage in the grounds of High Head Castle Farm, on the owner's dairy farm in the Ive Valley, just 13 miles from Penrith. The cottage sleeps two people and has one double bedroom, a family bathroom and an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner. Outside the cottage is plenty of off road parking and a small garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. With its neighbouring cottage, Nuthatch can sleep a total of six people and makes a superb base for exploring this glorious part of the country.
Amenities
Oil underfloor heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Supply of fuel for woodburner provided on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Front patio, small garden with furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 5 miles, pub 2 miles.
Accommodation
All ground floor: One king-size double bedroom with TV. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
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