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Description:

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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Description:

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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Description:

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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Description:

This barn conversion sits in the peaceful unspoilt Blackdown Hills designated as an AONB and is ideally located for enjoying exceptional habitats for wildlife-watching and a maze of fine walks and trails. Just 2 miles away is the Wellington Monument – the tallest triangular obelisk in the world and the landmark of the Blackdown Hills. Castle Neroche a medieval fortress in the Middle Ages where you can enjoy a delightful network of woodland walks cycling horse riding outdoor activities or just experience the good country life is only 3.5 miles away. Just 6 miles from bustling Taunton Somerset’s cider town with its racecourse and renowned country cricket ground. Wellington a small country town holds a twice monthly farmer’s market and has a sports centre and cinema. Two local pubs one of which has been awarded Devon Dining Pub of the Year in The Good Pub Guide for 2012 are 0.5 miles. Shop 2 miles.

Spacious open-plan beamed sitting room with oak floor and well-equipped kitchen/dining area. Double bedroom. Step up to twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

Linen (duvets) and towels inc

• Elec and gas CH inc
• TV
• DVD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Parking
• Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Stabling with horse-walker and solarium by arr (extra charge)
• Wheelchair access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

From their secluded and idylically peaceful setting in the hamlet of Thwaite Howe Thornthwaite these two newly renovated and beautifully furnished properties enjoy stunning views towards Keswick and Skiddaw. With their adjoining acre of woodland leading to the Whinlatter Forest tracks – heaven for mountain bike enthusiasts they offer an ideal location for bird watching and spotting wildlife and red squirrels at play. Ideally placed for touring exploring and walking with the attractive bustling town of Keswick (4 miles) offering shops inns and restaurants. Water sports on Derwent Water (4 miles). Good choice of pubs within 2 miles.

Entrance and stairs to this first floor property. Double bedroom with king size bed. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Well equipped modern kitchen. Sitting/dining room with French windows to Spanish balcony and lovely views over Skiddaw.

Features:

• Spanish balcony

Weekly Price GBP: 354 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Nestling beneath the Pennines in the hamlet of Brampton where 16th century sandstone cottages line the streets this semi-detached cottage enjoys views over fells and fields. Nearby signposts direct walkers onto hill and farmland footpaths and the surrounding area harks back to an age with a slower pace of life. Appleby (3 miles) boasts food shops a leisure centre a station on the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway and access to the Scotch Corner to Penrith trans-Pennine route. Ullswater is 16 miles.

Hall. Sitting room with electric fire. Dining room with wood burner. Galley kitchen. Utility room. First floor: Double bedroom with 6’ zip and link bed (twins by arr). Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec NSH and underfloor CH (bathroom only) inc
• Elec fire
• Logs available locally 1st supply foc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Larder fridge
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Roadside parking and additional car park space available
• Garden with terrace and furniture
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 295 – 692

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

This stylish semi-detached barn conversion in 250 acres of the owner’s dairy farm sits in the glorious Devon countryside of the Tamer Valley. Perfectly positioned for walking riding cycling fishing and the numerous golf courses. Close to the bustling market towns of Launceston and Tavistovk which lies on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Within easy reach of the historic city of Plymouth the South West Coast Path and fine beaches at Looe and Whitsands Bay NT properties at Lydford Gorge Castle Droge Cotehole House and the amazingly reconstructed port and museum at Morwellham. Further afield for good day trips are Eden Project and glories of the South Hams Salcombe Kingsbridge Dartmouth and Totnes to explore. Pub serving food 10 minutes walk and shop 1.5 miles.

Large beamed open plan sitting room with dining area. Well equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with ensuite WC. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and underfloor oil CH inc
• TV
• DVD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Parking
• Patio with furniture
• Barbecue
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 295 – 692

Sleeps: 5

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Description:

In an ideal position to enjoy the superb beaches at Woolacombe Croyde and Saunton Sands this well appointed and secluded cottage offers the additional bonus of free use of the indoor heated swimming pool children’s pool and sauna at the owners’ other cottages in close-by Shirwell 10 minutes drive away. Exmoor National Park and the market town of Barnstaple are in easy reach as are Bideford’s bustling quayside and boat trips to Lundy Island acres of beautiful gardens at Marwood Hill and also Arlington Court Knightshayes Court and Dunster Castle (N.T.). Riding sailing and golf locally. Shop and pub serving food 2 miles.

Spacious open plan sitting room with dining area. Well equipped kitchen with Rayburn cooker. Double bedroom with TV. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/WC. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full oil CH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Cot
• Highchair
• Parking
• Courtyard with furniture
• Barbecue
• Pets

Weekly Price GBP: 343 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

High on the top of the fells in a quiet hamlet this comfortable cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout. Lying in the beautiful Eden Valley between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales it is an ideal base to explore their many delights. In an area dotted with historical monuments and outstanding natural attractions there is something for everyone to enjoy including excellent local walking riding fishing and golf. Kirkby Stephen 6 miles is a bustling market town with supermarket shopping Tourist Information Centre library pubs and restaurants. Appleby an ancient market town with pretty cobbled streets inns and shops lies 7 miles away also has a public swimming pool. Great Asby (3 miles) has a pub serving food.

Entrance hall. Cloakroom/WC. Modern well equipped kitchen/dining room with doors to patio. Sitting room with gas fire. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Towels £2 pp pw poa
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Gas fire
• TV
• Digital TV
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Hard tennis court (by arr)
• Games room (by arr)
• Pets – 1 dog max

Weekly Price GBP: 283 – 753

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Tucked away in the historic village of Broughton this delightful cottage with its beamed ceilings is in an ideal location to enjoy all the amenities of the Lake District National Park. Semi detached the cottage has its own garden and is only 300 yards from the nearest shop and pub. Walking climbing tennis and golf are available locally along with coarse fishing. At Grizedale Forest 27 miles away there is cycling and at Coniston Water 10 miles sailing and watersports. The sandy beach at Haverigg is within 9 miles and other local attractions include Windermere Ravenglass and Eskdale railway and Muncaster Castle.

Dining room. Kitchen. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom. First floor: Sitting room with electric fire. Double bedroom. Single bedroom.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Towels £7 pp pw poa
• Elec and elec CH inc
• Elec fire
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Microwave
• Coffee maker
• Cot
• Highchair
• Stairgate
• Hairdryer
• Elec blankets
• Parking for 2 cars
• Garage and cycle store
• Garden with furniture
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 295 – 692

Sleeps: 5

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