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1 / 12Wi-FiEnclosed GardenChild Friendly
From £297 per week
Up to £940 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
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Overview
Violet Cottage consists of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, a dining area, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV. The bedrooms consist of a double and a twin, serviced by a bathroom. Outside, there is a rear enclosed private garden with lawn, patio, and furniture plus roadside parking avaialble on first-come, first-serve basis. Two well-behaved dog welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.9 miles, river 0.6 miles. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Explore the beauty of Cumbria's coast and countryside with a stay at Violet Cottage. Note: The neighbour has a right of access to his garden at the rear and for weekly refuse collection.
Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking available on first-come, first-served basis. Rear enclosed and secure private garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. Sorry, no smoking and no pets. Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.9 miles, river 0.6 miles. Note: The neighbour has a right of access to his garden at the rear and for weekly refuse collection
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1x king 1 x double, Ground-floor bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin, and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with decorative woodburner (not in use).
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