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This spectacular glamorous lakeland property occupies the most magnificent and enviable position above Bowness-On-Windermere with lake views across Windermere from the vast sitting room and balcony. It’s fantastic facilities include indoor swimming pool sauna and TV/media room (and was once the temporary home from home of the Harry Potter stars and film crew). The sloping gardens feature terraces with barbecue area leading to 10 acres of lakeland woodland. The delights of Bowness are within downhill walking distance and include good food pubs restaurants a variety of shops and galleries hotel spa Steam Boat Museum and a cinema and of course Windermere with its steamers boat hire and ferry. Numerous footpaths lead off to tracks around the lake and onto the fells. Should guests wish to explore further a field Hawkshead the home of Beatrix Potter Kendal with museums and high street shopping Ambleside through to Grasmere with the homes of William Wordsworth at the heart of the lakes are approximately half an hour away.

Sun room. Kitchen with breakfast area. Spacious sitting/dining room with gas ’flame effect’ fire and glass doors to balcony. Stairs to lower ground floor: TV/media room. Double bedroom with vanity unit and glass patio doors. Double bedroom. Shower room/WC. Master double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Gas ’ flame effect’ fire
• TV ( BT vision)
• Video
• DVD
• Music system
• Wireless broadband
• Microwave
• Freezer
• Larder fridge
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Parking
• 10 acres of natural woodland
• Terrace
• Balcony
• Garden furniture
• Barbecue
• Swings and zip wire (under 11 years only must be supervised)
• Indoor heated swimming pool and sauna (toddlers beware! – supervised children only) and sitting and dining area
• Pets – 1 dog max

Weekly Price GBP: 813 – 1928

Sleeps: 6

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Enjoying a village location in lovely Weardale yet only 9 miles from historic Durham Old Chapel Cottages make an ideal base for exploring the area’s varied attractions. Durham boasts good shops an imposing cathedral and seasonal river boat trips; and quad biking at Hardwick Hall (12 miles) Diggerworld (16 miles) the Bowes Museum and Killhope Mining Centre offer great days out. Fell walking in stunning scenery golf and riding are available nearby whilst Hamsterley Forest’s walking and mountain bike trails are 8 miles and the Lowbarns Nature Reserve’s visitor centre bird watching and wildflower meadows are 3 miles. The village pub’s popular restaurant is yards away. Shop 1 mile.

Entrance hall. Sitting room with electric ’flame effect’ fire. Study with sofa bed (for + 2). Spacious modern kitchen/dining room. First floor: Two double bedrooms one with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

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Weekly Price GBP: 358 – 692

Sleeps: 8

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In the heart of a picturesque and welcoming village this charming 17th century cottage sits tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and enjoys lovely far reaching rural views to the rear. Straddling the River Eamont at the north end of Lake Ullswater Pooley Bridge is graced by its 16th century bridge and streets lined with quaint gift shops tea rooms public houses with restaurants and visitor services which overlook the water sports activities on the lake. A short walk from the cottage you can catch one of the ferries around the lake. With Penrith (5 miles) Keswick and Lake Windermere are all in easy reach Finkle Cottage makes an ideal base for exploring the delights of the Lake District National Park.

Hall. Sitting room with wood burning stove. Dining room with wood burning stove. Galley kitchen. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec and LPG CH inc
• Fire fuel available locally
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Stereo/radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/fridge
• Auto wm
• Parking
• Enclosed garden
• Pets

Weekly Price GBP: 358 – 692

Sleeps: 5

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A paradise for lovers of wildlife and birds this spacious 300 year old cottage enjoys an elevated position amongst 5 acres of woodland and fields in the Lake District National Park. Within easy reach of the sea it has been restored and beautifully furnished by the neighbouring owner. Walking and Shire horse riding through fells – locally. Lake Coniston 10 miles Muncaster Castle and Ravenglass/Eskdale Railway 12 miles. Inn 1 mile shops 1.5 miles.

Beamed sitting room with wood burner and door to sun terrace. Steps down to kitchen with dining area. Single bedroom with additional pull out bed (for + 1). Shower room/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ bed and ensuite WC and bidet.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and calor gas CH inc
• Logs foc
• TV
• DVD
• Video
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• Small freezer
• Shared utility area with auto wm/dryer
• Cot
• Highchair
• Parking for 2 cars
• Terrace with garden benches
• Wooded area
• Steep hillside setting
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 388 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Set amidst truly peaceful countryside in the Ribble Valley and enjoying beautiful rural views to Beacon Fells these two very comfortable newly built stone cottages are just 5 miles from roads offering swift access to a host of attractions. The Dales the Lake District Blackpool Liverpool’s Albert Dock the beaches of Lytham St Anne’s and Southport and Manchester’s city delights are all easily within an hour’s drive. The Forest of Bowland is one of England’s loveliest undeveloped areas of natural beauty and good walking starts at the doorstep. Riding and golf are available locally whilst fishing and a swimming pool are 4 miles. Good restaurants shop and pub 1 mile.

Spacious farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with Rayburn cooker. Sitting room with open fire and door to patio and garden. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with 5’ bed TV and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with TV. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Logs foc
• Widescreen TV
• 3 TVs
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Garden with patio
• Z bed (for + child)
• Parking adjacent
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 295 – 692

Sleeps: 7

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This enchanting and beautifully presented little cottage welcomes romantic couples and families alike with walking in pretty countryside from the door. The middle one of a row of five cottages it sits in a peaceful cul de sac with views over countryside only 3 miles from water sports and golf at Brandesburton a sandy beach and rowing and sailing on Hornsea Mere and Hornsea itself is a delightful traditional seaside resort with a blue flag sandy beach swimming pool and designer outlet mall. Bridlington lies 12 miles distant and the great Minster and superb museums in the city of York are a scenic 1 hour drive across the Yorkshire Wolds. Pub and shop 2 miles.

Lovely beamed sitting room with multi fuel stove. Dining room. Kitchen with patio doors to pretty enclosed garden. Bathroom/WC with rolltop double ended bath (shower attachment). First floor: Delightful double bedroom. Twin bedded room with 2’ 6 “ beds (for + 2 children).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec elec rads and solid fuel CH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Auto wm/dryer
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Roadside parking
• Enclosed garden with small pond (toddlers beware!)
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 275 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Just 2 miles from Bude’s famous golden sands this pretty 19th century cottage was once Poughill village post office and still retains original slate floors and the old cloam oven in its comfortable interior. Set in the heart of the village and just a 200 yard stroll from the pub it is an ideal base from which to explore the spectacular north Cornwall coast. Bude boasts numerous shops and restaurants as well as a museum glorious beach excellent golf and a canal with canoeing and coarse fishing. Widemouth Bay one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall offers a range of water sports and fly fishing can be enjoyed within a short drive at Tamar Lakes. Tintagel (N.T.) is 25 miles. Nearest shop in Bude 2 miles.

Spacious entrance hall with seating area and slate floor. Sitting room with open fire. Kitchen with slate floor and dining area. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (blankets) inc
• Elec and NSH inc
• Logs available locally
• TV
• Microwave
• Auto wm
• Roadside parking
• Garden with furniture
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 343 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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In the centre of a picturesque and peaceful Rutland Water village this perfectly charming spacious cottage and its delightful garden is one of a row set just 250 yards from the village pub which serves food. Two miles away the market town of Oakham offers fine shopping galleries restaurants coffee shops and inns and historic Uppingham home to the famous school is 4 miles. Nearby places of interest include Rockingham Castle Stamford Burghley House and Geoff Hamilton’s lovely garden at Barnsdale. Local footpaths lead to wonderful views of Rutland Water with fishing and sailing (2 miles).

Sitting room with open fire. Dining room with door to garden. Well equipped kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with 6’ zip and link bed (twins by arrangement). Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and elec rads inc
• Fire fuel foc
• TV
• DVD
• Muisc system
• Microwave
• Freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Cot
• Roadside parking
• Garden and patio with furniture
• Barbecue
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 well behaved dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 250 – 582

Sleeps: 3

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Set on 250 glorious acres of private farmland these two luxurious contemporary barn conversions enjoy breathtaking panoramic views to the Lakeland fells and the mountains of Ingleborough and Whernside – the highest of the Yorkshire Dales’ Three Peaks. A haven of tranquillity this wonderful country holiday location lies at the northern crest of the Forest of Bowland. On the farm a rural idyll where lambs gambol in the spring there is plenty of space to relax and unwind and it’s always fun to watch the cows being milked and gain an insight into farming life. The barns boast spacious and beautifully furnished interiors and each has a separate garden and patio area in the shared enclosed grounds. Bookable as completely self contained properties or as one large property sleeping up to 14 persons they are set amidst meadows 300 yards from the owners’ farmhouse and dairy buildings. Village shops and pubs 2 miles.

Roeburndale Barn and Ingleborough Barn can be interconnected to provide accommodation for 12 + 2 children + 2 cots.

Features:

Weekly Price GBP: 954 – 2280

Sleeps: 14

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Set amidst beautiful scenery and enjoying glorious views of the Forest of Bowland renowned for its unspoilt landscape and bird and wildlife this 17th century longhouse has been converted to provide these two comfortable properties. A peaceful location it is just 1.5 miles from the historic and picturesque village of Slaidburn with famous ‘Hark to Bounty’ Inn cafe shop and post office and on/off road cycle hire. Clitheroe’s fine amenities and golf course are 9 miles away and close to Lancashire bridleway. The Yorkshire Dales is only 12 miles the coast at Morecambe Bay is 20 miles and Blackpool and the Lake District is within easy reach. Excellent fishing 2.5 miles.

Dining room with sofa bed (for + 2) and pool table. Shower room/WC. Kitchen. First floor: Spacious sitting room with open fire grand piano and sofa bed (for + 2). Two double bedrooms. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Logs at cost 1st supply foc
• Garden
• Unsuitable for the infirm

Weekly Price GBP: 349 – 839

Sleeps: 9

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