For many Lake District trips, a self-catering holiday home wins on space, freedom and value, and it is the easy answer for families, groups and anyone bringing the dog.
1 / 12Hot TubWi-FiLog FireParkingEnclosed GardenGround floor accommodation
From £1,181 per week
Up to £5,858 at peak
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8Sleeps
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
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Overview
The detached, stone-built cottage's living areas consist of an open-plan living space with a kitchen hosting a range cooker, microwave, two fridge/freezers, dishwasher, a dining area with seating for eight, a sitting area with a Smart TV and woodburning stove, and a utility with a washing machine and tumble dryer. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor king-size with an en-suite shower room, a zip/link super-king-size with an en-suite bathroom, a zip/link super-king-size with an en-suite shower room, and a king-size with Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom. OOOOutside, there is rear decking with furniture, hot tub, fire pit and bike storage, along with off-road parking for 3 cars. Within 3.8 miles, you'll find a shop, and within 4.2, a pub. Please note that this property does not accept pets or smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, a starter pack for the stove, and towels are all included in the price. Choose The Old Water Mill for a sumptuous stay in the Lake District.
Amenities
Underfloor heating throughout with woodburning stove. Ranger cooker with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. Smart TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Bike storage. Spacious rear decked area with outdoor furnishings, hot tub and firepit. Sorry, no pets or smoking. Shop 3.8 miles, pub 4.2 miles. Please note that the river that flows to the side of the property is active and when the weather is bad it can run quite fast and fill up quickly, for this reason we will only be allowing children over the age of 11.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request) with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size bedroom with Jack-and-Jill access to bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility
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