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Overview
Old Howgate Barn consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, and toaster, a utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, and wine chiller, a dining room with dining seating, and a sitting room with TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor king-size with en-suite and king-size with en-suite. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Sorry, no pets and no smoking at this property. Guests can find a shop within 1.2 miles and a pub within 0.7 miles. Wherever your exploration takes you, enjoy all this with a stay at Old Howgate Barn.
Amenities
Central heating. Underfloor heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster. 3 x TVs, WiFi, Bluetooth speakers. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Bike Storage. Two well behaved dogs allowed. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.7 miles
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super king-size (zip/link, can be two singles on request) with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, and heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin, and heated towel rail and WC. Boot Room & Utility. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
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A First-Timer’s Guide to the Lake District
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