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Lake District Holiday Homes
Yew - Woodland Cottages, Bowness-On-Windermere
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From £938 per week
Up to £3,159 at peak
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7Sleeps
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Yew is a lovely detached cottage situated near the village of Bowness-on-Windermere just five miles from Ambleside in the Lake District. The cottage can sleep seven people in one ground floor king-size double, one king-size double (zip/link), one king-size double and one single as well as family bathroom and ground floor shower room. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is off road parking and a garden with decked area, furniture and hot tub. Yew is a lovely cottage ideal for exploring this beautiful part of the country.
Amenities
LPG central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview and soundbar, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Additional logs available on site at a small cost. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. One Cot and highchair in the property - more available on request through the guest book. Off road parking for two cars in adjacent car park. Additional parking available at main car park approx 150 yards away. Undercover lockable bike rack. Decked area with furniture and hot tub. Use of communal on-site open fields and woodlands. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Check-in 4.30pm. Note: Community library of books and games available free of charge at site office. Note: No stag/hen or similar. Pay as you go EV chargers are available to all guests on the estate, they are located in the overflow car park. Please note: Saturday and Sunday check in is only allowed with the owner's advance permission, If you would like to check in on these days, please contact Sykes to enquire
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be 2'6" twin on request), 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be 2'6" twin on request), 1 x single. First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with corner shower, basin and WC. First floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove.
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