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Lake District Holiday Homes
Yamthwaite, Hawkshead, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Garden with pond. Pet-friendly. In Lake District.
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From £635 per week
Up to £1,887 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Yamthwaite has one super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) and one king-size with en-suite plus a bathroom. There’ s a kitchen/diner equipped with an electric range cooker with double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster and an external utility with a washing machine. There’s a sitting room with woodburning stove, Smart TV and a selection of books. Electric heating, WiFi, fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. A highchair and travel cot are available on request. Outside there’s off-road parking for two cars, an enclosed front wildlife garden with pond and terrace with furniture and a non-enclosed rear multilevel garden with lawn, terrace and furniture. One small dog is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 2 miles, lake 4 miles. Come and make memories with a wonderful stay at Yamthwaite. Note: This property is not suitable for children under 4 due to pond in garden
Amenities
Electric central heating. Electric range cooker with double oven and hob, microwave/grill/combination oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. Smart TV, Complimentary WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 4 cars. Enclosed front wildlife garden with pond and terrace with furniture. Non-enclosed rear multi level garden with lawn, terrace and furniture. Storage for multiple bikes. Two small dog welcome. Please note this property has a 7kWh EV wall charger (pay as you charge), guests must supply their own CCS cable.. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.3 miles, pub 2 miles, lake 4 miles. Note: This property is not suitable for children under 5 due to pond in garden
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x super king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. External utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove
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