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From £554 per week
Up to £1,726 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Skiddaw is a fabulous 'upside-down' modern holiday home located at the exclusive and award-winning Southwaite Green development. The ground floor bedrooms, 1 double and 1 zip link twin that converts to a double on request, are both en-suite with showers, while the fabulous fully open plan living/dining/kitchen accommodation on the first floor has magnificent views over nearby Skiddaw mountain which are best enjoyed from the private terrace. There's off-road parking for 1 car at the property, plus more across the stream, and 10 acres of wonderful woodland and wildlife to explore. For total tranquility with the lively town of Keswick just 9 miles away, Skiddaw is the perfect holiday base for a family or two couples to enjoy the glories of the Lake District at any time of year.
Amenities
Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave.
Underfloor heating.
Wi-Fi, TV and DVD player.
Shared use of the laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Electricity included, organic bed linen and towels provided.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 1 car plus more parking over the stream.
Private terrace with furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Walking and cycling routes on the doorstep.
Cockermouth and Lorton 3 miles, Keswick 9 miles.
Accommodation
Two double ground floor bedrooms : 1 x double, 1 x zip link twin (double on request) both with en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC.
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with fully equipped kitchen.
There are two electric vehicle chargers on site.
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