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Lake District Holiday Homes
River Barn, Town End, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. En-suite. WiFi.
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From £1,002 per week
Up to £3,905 at peak
Prices are a guide only. Always check current rates when booking.
2Sleeps
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
River Barn consists of a kitchen with breakfast bar seating for two, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, oven, kettle, coffee maker, wine chiller and toaster, and a living/dining room with TV, wood-burning stove, and dining seating. The bedroom is a king-size with an en-suite. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture, and off-road parking with additional roadside parking available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking at this property. Guests can find a shop within 5 miles and a pub within 0.1 mile. Enjoy a splendid retreat at River Barn.
Amenities
Central heating. Oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, wine chiller. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power and starter pack for wood burner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking with additional roadside parking available. Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture. Adults Only. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 0.1 mile. Strictly Mon-Friday Changeovers only. Please Note: Christmas bookings are for 7 nights only from 22nd December 2025
Accommodation
Single-storey. One king-size bedroom with en-suite with bath, shower over, and basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with woodburning stove
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