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Old Riggs Paddock is a single-storey property consisting of two open-plan living spaces with kitchens offering 2 x electric oven, 2 x electric hob, 2 x microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, 2 x dishwasher, washing machine, 2 x kettle, and 2 x toaster, along with dining areas and sitting areas, one with a woodburning stove. There is also a first-floor snug accessed via a spiral staircase in the super-king-size bedroom, and a utility. The bedrooms include a super-king-size with TV, dressing room, and en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC; a super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC; a family room with super-king-size zip/link (can be twin on request) and single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC; a king-size with en-suite sunken bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC; and a twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. A cloakroom with basin and WC completes the interior. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with furniture and off-road parking for 8 cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Note: The super-king-size dressing room contains two additional single beds for children—please contact in advance if you would like these set up. Note: Access to the snug is via spiral staircase. This property has a good housekeeping bond of 550GBP

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District, the Westmoorland Dales and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops. With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. Brougham Castle, Brougham Hall (The Windsor of the North), Lowther Castle and Gardens, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.