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From £511 per week
Up to £1,631 at peak
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Overview
Swift Barn is a reverse-level, semi-detached barn conversion consisting of a first-floor open-plan living area with kitchen featuring electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, a dining area with seating for four guests and sitting area with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, and a super-king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC serviced by a first-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn area and furniture, and off-road parking for 2 cars. Within 0.1 miles, you will find a shop and pu, and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. One well-behaved pet welcome. Swift Barn, a delightful base for exploring all Cumbria has to offer. Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of 250 GBP
Amenities
Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Smart Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Rear garden with patio, lawn area and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles and pub 0.1 miles
Accommodation
Reverse-level. 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor super-king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. First-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
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