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From £818 per week
Up to £2,357 at peak
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Overview
Please Note: The Hermitage only accepts maximum of 3 Nights or a stay of 7 Nights. Please contact Sykes if you require a different number of nights. Please Note: This single-storey lodge has an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric fire, a double bedroom, a twin, and a shower room. Appliances consist of an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dryer/washing machine, and for entertainment, a Smart TV. Outside there is a wrap-around, decked veranda with furniture and hot tub, a patio area with furniture, and a shared driveway. Two well-behaved dog welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a highchair. You'll find a shop and a pub in 0.2 miles. Escape to rural Cumbria by booking The Hermitage. Note: The driveway is shared with the owner's other holiday home. Please Note: The Hermitage only accepts maximum of 3 Nights or a stay of 7 Nights. Please contact Sykes if you require a different number of nights. This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 150 GBP
Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dryer/washing machine. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Shared driveway. Wrap-around, decked veranda with furniture, hot tub, and patio area with seating. Two well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles. Note: The driveway is shared with the owner's other holiday home. Note: this property can be booked with Ref 1125802, together sleeping 18 guests. Please Note: The Hermitage only accepts maximum of 3 Nights or a stay of 7 Nights. Please contact Sykes if you require a different number of nights
Accommodation
Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. Please note , if you are looking to book the property from 21st Aug - 6th September, the owner would be willing to provide a discount if higher than 3 nights.
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