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East View in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster, a dining room, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV. The bedrooms include a super king-size zip/link (can be twin on request) and a double, served by a bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Central heating, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent, along with a starter pack for the woodburning stove. Outside, there is a front non-enclosed patio with furniture and roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Note: Bike storage and charging point for e-bikes. East View provides a well-situated base for exploring Cumbria and the surrounding national parks. Good housekeeping bond GBP250

The old market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells in the upper Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The traditional market town hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. A delightful rural town with a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings, Kirkby Stephen boasts cobbled old yards, quaint corners and a pretty picnic area where “Frank’s Bridge” crosses the River Eden, while just a mile from the town, the old railway station connects to the magnificent Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a must-do travel experience for everyone. Enjoy many excellent walks and cycle routes nearby, particularly the route of the old Darlington to Tebay train line over two magnificent viaducts, and visit the gothic gorge where the River Eden flows through wooded Stenkrith park. Explore the wonderful Howgill Fells or visit the majestic Pendragon Castle and Brough Castle. A superb location with the whole of the mystical Lake District National Park, the stunning Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines AONB at your fingertips.