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The Gardener's Retreat, Hutton John near Penruddock, Cumbria. Hot tub. In National Park. Pets. WiFi.
1 / 12Hot TubWi-FiParkingGardenGround floor accommodation
From £707 per week
Up to £1,921 at peak
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2Sleeps
1Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
The Gardener's Retreat consists of s studio-style open-plan living space, all on the ground floor. There is a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, dining seating for two, a sitting area with Smart TV, and a super-king-size bed. There is a shower room. Outside there is a patio with furniture and wood-fired hot tub, plus off-road parking for one car. One well-behaved pet welcome. Within 2.3 miles you will find a shop, and within 1 mile, a pub, and please note this is a smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Explore Cumbria with a romantic getaway to The Gardiner’s Retreat. Note: Check-in 4 pm, check-out 10 am.
Amenities
Electric underfloor heating. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, apart from Hot Tub towels. Wood for the hot tub for the first night. Robes and Bath House toiletries are provided. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Front, non-enclosed private patio with hot tub and furniture and shared use of the gardens. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Not suitable for children. Note: Check-in 4 pm, check-out 10 am. If you do find The Gardener's Retreat is not available for your dates please look at our other cabins, that are equally as nice:
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Bluebell Cabin (sleeps 2) Property Ref: 1137285
Herdwick Cabin (sleeps 2) Property Ref: 1148448
The Gardener's Bothy (sleeps 2) Property Ref: 1148449. Awarded:
Green Tourism Award (Bronze) and Cumbria Tourism Award 2024 - Finalist
Accommodation
Single-storey. Studio-style open-plan living space with super-king-size bed, kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
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