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From £485 per week
Up to £1,541 at peak
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Overview
Pheasant Cottage is a semi-detached stone barn conversion, one of two, set in the village of Beck Side near Cartmel. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms which are a ground floor super king-size double with an en-suite bathroom and a first floor super king-size double. Both rooms have zip/link beds and can be arranged as twin rooms on request. There is also an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a gas stove. Completing the cottage is a bathroom. Outside are shared gardens and off road parking. Highchair available. Pheasant Cottage is a fantastic choice at any time of year. Will accept 2 well-behaved small dog, £10 supplement per booking.
Amenities
Oil central heating with gas woodburner-effect stove. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair included. Off road parking for 6 cars. Shared, terraced garden with lawned area and patio with furniture. Will accept 2 well-behaved small dog, £18 supplement per pet booking. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.2 miles. Note: There are a number of steep stone steps in the garden, care to be taken and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, bidet and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas woodburner-effect stove.
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