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Lake District Holiday Homes
The Courtyard, is near Longtown, in Cumbria. Two-bedroom abode with original features. Pet-friendly.
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From £424 per week
Up to £1,440 at peak
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Overview
The Courtyard, a single-storey abode, has an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove, a king-size bedroom, a twin (zip/link), and a bathroom. Appliances consist of an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and Smart TV. Outside there is off-road parking and access to the grounds surrounding Kirklinton Hall. Two well-behaved dogs welcomed, but sorry, no smoking or vaping. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a highchair and travel cot. You'll find a shop in 4.6 miles, and a pub in 3.7 miles. Enjoy the beauty of Cumbria at The Courtyard. Note: No washing machine/tumble dryer in property, but laundry services are available to guests upon request. Note: There is a step to the side exterior of the home.
Amenities
Underfloor heating throughout. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. 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 available. Access to the gardens and grounds surrounding Kirklinton Hall. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking / vaping. Shop 4.6 miles, pub 3.7 miles. Note: No washing machine/tumble dryer in property, but laundry services are available to guests upon request. Note: There is a step to the side exterior of the home
Accommodation
Single-storey, ground-floor accommodation. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request). Bathroom with free-standing bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
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