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From £489 per week
Up to £1,668 at peak
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Overview
Scales Cottage is a lovely renovated Lakeland Cottage in the village of Lorton, near Keswick in the Lake District National Park. The cottage can sleep six people in three bedrooms; two king-size doubles and one double. There is a family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. A large sociable kitchen with dining area and wood burning stove and a comfortable sitting room. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking and a lovely patio garden. Scales Cottage is a lovely cottage in a fabulous part of the Lake District.
Amenities
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
TV and DVD.
Wi-Fi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent.
Bed linen inc. in rent.
Towels are not provided.
Cot on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Raised terrace area with furniture and small lawned area.
Three well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.2 miles.
Note: The double bedroom has a sloping ceiling and is only suitable for children.
Note: Guests may fish free of charge on the pond located 200 yards from the cottage and stocked with rainbow trout.
Note: Pond on site, children to be supervised.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin (suitable for children due to sloping ceiling.).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Sitting room.
Kitchen with dining area and wood-burning stove.
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