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From £582 per week
Up to £1,872 at peak
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Overview
Waterside Cottage is a charming coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. Hosting three bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite shower room, a double and a twin, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to five people. There is also an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is allocated off-road parking for one car and a front patio with bench seating. Soak in the delights of Cumbria with a stay at Waterside Cottage. Note: On the very rare occasion of extreme and unpredictable weather there may be a need for extra safety measures to be taken at the cottage, - essential use of the electric window shutters (internally operated) during high tides and storms will be explained by the owner prior to arrival. Note: As Waterside was a former boathouse dating back to the 18th Century it does not have standard door heights, please be mindful going between rooms and in particular the doorway to the main bedroom upstairs. Note : This property is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Due to the style and shape of the staircase there is no handrail on the bottom section of the stairs.
Amenities
Gas central heating, ground-floor underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Nespresso coffee machine. DAB radio with bluetooth .Smart TV with Sky Q, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Allocated parking for 1 car, further parking available in village. Patio with furniture. Secure storage available for outdoor equipment available on request. Public garden outside front door with benches and steps to the beach. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles. Note: The double bed is only suitable for one person. The Wifi in the property has strong signal, however, EE and Vodaphone providers may struggle to get signal at the property. Note: On the very rare occasion of extreme and unpredictable weather there may be a need for extra safety measures to be taken at the cottage, - essential use of the electric window shutters (internally operated) during high tides and storms will be explained by the owner prior to arrival. Note: As Waterside was a former boathouse dating back to the 18th Century it does not have standard door heights, please be mindful going between rooms and in particular the doorway to the main bedroom upstairs. Please note : This property is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Due to the style and shape of the staircase there is no handrail on the bottom section of the stairs.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x small double, 1 x ground-floor twin. Upstairs bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
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