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From £717 per week
Up to £2,225 at peak
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10Sleeps
5Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Raceside Farm is a lovely, detached farmhouse situated one mile from the coast, in Kirkstanton, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Boasting beautiful views and spacious accommodation set over three floors, this cottage has five bedrooms that include four doubles and one twin, and can sleep up to ten people. The rest of this cottage is made up of a family bathroom, and a separate shower room, a kitchen, a dining room, a snug and a sitting room with an open fire. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for five cars and a lawned garden with patio and furniture. Raceside Farm is a beautiful cottage set in an idyllic location, and is perfect for larger groups to enjoy a wonderful Lake District holiday.
Amenities
Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Small lawned garden with patio and furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 3 miles, pub 1 min walk. Note: The second floor double bedroom is accessible through the twin bedroom.
This property has a good house keeping bond of £150.00. This will be authorised to the card on booking.
Accommodation
Over three floors. Five bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x second floor twin leading to 1 x second floor double. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. First floor basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area (seats 8). Dining room (seats 8). Sitting room (seats 6) with open fire. Snug (seats 4).
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