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Lake District Holiday Homes
Tarn Lodge, Bowness-On-Windermere
1 / 12Hot TubWi-FiLog FireParkingGardenChild FriendlyGround floor accommodation
From £1,087 per week
Up to £3,161 at peak
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5Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Tarn Lodge is a fantastic all-ground-floor dwelling sitting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. The property is home to two king-size bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other with zip/link features being a twin on request and a single sleeping five guests in total. The cottage also hosts a bathroom, an open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and utility. Outside you can find ample off-road parking, alongside a lawn and decking area with furniture and a hot tub. Tarn Lodge is a remarkable property to base your next holiday as a couple or a family to Cumbria.
Amenities
Electric central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Additional logs available on site at a small cost. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. One Cot and highchair in the property - more available on request through the guest book. Ample off-road parking. Lawn and decking area with furniture and hot tub. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.2 miles. Note: Check in is after 4pm. Pay as you go EV chargers are available to all guests on the estate, they are located in the overflow car park. Please note: Saturday and Sunday check in is only allowed with the owner's advance permission, If you would like to check in on these days, please contact Sykes to enquire
Accommodation
All-ground-floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC and 1 x king-size (zip/link can be twin upon request), 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility.
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