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1 / 1Log FireParkingEnclosed Garden
From £640 per week
Up to £944 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
This charming cottage is part of an inviting complex of properties; all three can be booked for larger group stays. Nearby seasoned climbers can ascend Pillar Rock near Ennerdale (5 miles) or try family-friendly pony trekking mountain biking and fishing. Hike and cycle around pretty Buttermere (10 miles) Crummock Water (8.5 miles) and Loweswater (4 miles) which has a 400-year-old pub with delicious food. For arts culture and independent shops visit the market town of Cockermouth (7 miles). Find ancient architecture and Viking roots in Gosforth (13.5 miles). Or pack a picnic and head to St Bees Head on the heritage coast the starting point for the famous 190-mile Coast to Coast Walk (12.5 miles) towards Robin Hood's Bay. Step inside this handsome property furnished in a country style with warm inviting hues. On the ground floor you'll find a welcoming open-plan kitchen dining and living area. Rustle up family-favourite meals in the well-equipped kitchen with its electric oven and variety of kitchen gadgets; there's also a fridge (with an ice compartment) and a handy dishwasher plus a washing machine and tumble dryer. Refresh in the ground-floor bathroom which has a shower over the bath and WC. Sink into squishy leather seating in the cosy living area by the warmth of the open fire and listen to music on the CD player/radio while you read a good book. Or watch favourite programmes on the TV and DVD player. When night falls head up spiral cottage-style stairs from the living area to find a double bedroom with an ornamental fireplace and a twin bedroom both with fabulous views over the countryside towards the fells. Outside you'll find a private enclosed garden with garden furniture and a shared parking area parking is available for two cars by your cottage door. And there's a pub (4 miles) and a shop (7 miles) a short drive away. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin. 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC. Electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Open fire (coal provided). TV with Freeview and DVD player. Towels not included. Enclosed garden with garden furniture. Parking for 2 cars. Complex of properties two neighbouring cottages sleep 12 guests each. Please contact us for further details.. Pub 4 miles, shop 7 miles, beach 8.5 miles. Please note: This property has spiral, cottage style stairs.
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