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From £1,423 per week
Up to £4,634 at peak
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Overview
The Old Bunkhouse in Grasmere, Cumbria, consists of a kitchen with range oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, air fryer, coffee maker, kettle and toaster, a living/dining room, a utility, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. The bedrooms consist of three super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with gravelled area and furniture, and off-road parking for two cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.8 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Highchair available. The Old Bunkhouse is a stylish base for exploring the Lake District. Note: Please note that the owner can only facilitate an arrival on a Friday or Monday, arrivals on any other day may be cancelled. Note: The Old Bunkhouse can be rented in conjunction with Thorney How (ref 1110308) to provide the perfect retreat venue, the dining/living space can be cleared of furniture to form a yoga room accommodating 20 people. Note: The Old Bunkhouse living/dining space can accommodate max 10 - people may consider booking The Old Bunkhouse along with Little How (ref 1110309). Note: The Old Bunkhouse should not be booked along with Thorney How. Note: The accommodation is on one level with 3 oak steps leading from the kitchen into the living space and 3 carpeted steps from the front entrance to the hallway, both sets of steps have handrails. Good Housekeeping Bond 500 GBP
Amenities
Biomass central heating. Range oven and induction hob, larder fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, air fryer, coffee maker. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars adjacent to the property with a third parking space available very close by. Enclosed rear garden with gravelled area and furniture. Sorry, no pets, hen/stag parties and no smoking/vaping, incense/naked flame candles.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.7 miles. Note: The accommodation is on one level with 3 oak steps leading from the kitchen into the living space and 3 carpeted steps from the front entrance to the hallway, both sets of steps have handrails. Note: Please note that the owner can only facilitate an arrival on a Friday or Monday, arrivals on any other day may be cancelled. Note: The Old Bunkhouse can be rented in conjunction with Thorney How (ref 1110308) to provide the perfect retreat venue, the dining/living space can be cleared of furniture to form a yoga room accommodating 20 people. Note: The Old Bunkhouse living/dining space can accommodate max 10 - people may consider booking The Old Bunkhouse along with Little How (ref 1110309). Note: The Old Bunkhouse should not be booked along with Thorney How
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 3 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, vanity basin and WC.
Bespoke kitchen. Open plan living/dining room. Utility room with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with basin and WC.
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