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From £547 per week
Up to £2,549 at peak
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Overview
Riddings Barn is a barn conversion cottage on a working farm near to Sedbergh in Cumbria. The cottage sleeps eight people and has two double bedrooms with ensuites and two twins along with a family bathroom. The rest of the accommodation comprises a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room. Outside is off road parking and a patio area with outdoor furniture. Situated in beautiful countryside, Riddings Barn is a superb holiday home for discovering Cumbria.
Amenities
Oil underfloor heating on ground floor and radiators on 1st floor. Two electric ovens, 1 with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer,2nd fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Spacious patio area with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops and pub 3 miles. Note: Property is relatively near M6, though road noise is not an issue.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x super king-size double (1 with TV) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request). Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with TV and dining area. Utility. Spacious sitting room.
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