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Cosy 17th century cottage set in the heart of the Lakes District
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Explore the area
Staveley, England
- Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre12 min drive
- Place, World of Beatrix Potter12 min drive
- Place, Bowness Pier13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
About this property
Cosy 17th century cottage set in the heart of the Lakes District
An immaculately-presented, ground floor 17th century cottage, located in the charming Lakeland village of Staveley in the Lake District National Park. Fox Barn is nestled into the hillside on a quiet country lane opposite the weir, with the fells beckoning right from the doorstep, and is a five minute riverside stroll from the centre of Staveley. Superbly appointed throughout to provide comfortable accommodation, this Staveley cottage is ideal for families and friends who wish to enjoy time together in one of the most picturesque parts of the country. This charming Lake District cottage has been furnished to a high standard, with two spacious bedrooms and an open plan living area, with the added benefit of a family bathroom with shower bath and underfloor heating. Outside, this Lake District cottage has a south-facing patio area overlooking a quiet country lane. With seating, a barbecue and a chiminea, this is the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. The village of Staveley offers a whole host of amenities, including Staveley Mill Yard with its cycle hire, outdoor shops, artisan bakery and brewery, while the beautiful Kentmere Valley is just a short walk away and is very popular with mountain bikers and walkers. The scenery in the area is truly breathtaking, with Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Lake Windermere all within a short drive. This Staveley cottage is perfectly located for enjoying your Lake District holiday at any time of the year.AccommodationAll ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x double. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. Utility.
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Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Kendal
Kendal is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Holehird Gardens and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting.
Staveley, England
What's nearby
- Lake Windermere - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
- World of Beatrix Potter - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
- Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
- Orrest Head - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Watermill Inn & Brewing Co. - 5 min drive
- Homeground - 9 min drive
- Wilf's - 3 min drive
- Cafe Italia - 9 min drive
- The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - 8 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by michelle harcourt-poole

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