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Old Byre Cottage, The Lake District and Cumbria
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From £260 per week
Up to £775 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Old Byre Cottage is a semi-detached cottage on a working farm in Newbiggin-on-Lune. The cottage has two ground floor bedrooms; a king-size double which can be a twin on request, and a room with bunks. The bathroom is also on the ground floor, while upstairs is an open plan living area leading to a raised patio. As well as the patio guests have use of the shared grounds including a play area, and there is off road parking. Old Byre Cottage is an ideal base for walking, sightseeing, playing 'farmer' or simply relaxing.
Amenities
Biomass central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Private raised patio area accessed via 1st floor living area with furniture and BBQ. Shared paddock with children's play area. One well behaved dog welcome, additional dogs £15/dog. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pubs 2 miles. Note: Washing and drying facility available through owner.
Accommodation
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x adult bunks. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with door to raised terrace.
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