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Balloo has one ground-floor double bedroom and two first-floor double bedrooms. There's a bathroom with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, and a cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail, and WC. There’s an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Outside there’s 200 acres of grounds with ponds and river, patio with furniture, and ample off-road parking. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Nearest shop and pub in 1.7 miles. Escape to Lancashire at Balloo. Note: Children and pets to be supervised due to pond and river on grounds. Note: Stables for two horses are available on request please contact the owner for further information. Note: Electrical cars can not be charged at the property.

The historic city of Lancaster sits on edge of Morecambe Bay, the sea is barely 3 miles away. Equally, Lancaster is perfect if you’re looking to explore the Lake District, Windermere is just 30 miles away. The tidal River Lune flows through the city and St George’s Quay, with its elegant Georgian warehouses standing eave to eave on the riverfront, is considered to be the finest example of an original 18th Century port anywhere in the country. Indeed, Lancaster retains many examples of handsome Georgian architecture and the area around the castle, particularly Castle Hill, Castle Park and Nip Hill are considered its most alluring quarter. Lancaster’s skyline is dominated by the Ashton Memorial, made of white Portland stone and dedicated to the second wife of millionaire industrialist, Lord Ashton, it’s built in Neo-Baroque style and affords spectacular views of Morecambe bay from its hilltop location in Williamson Park, open-air concerts are held throughout the summer in the park. Foremost among Lancaster’s clutch of museums, the Maritime Museum is the place to get to grips with Lancaster’s role in the unsavoury slave trade, behind only London, Bristol and Liverpool, Lancaster was the fourth largest city engaged in the 18th Century trade of African slaves across the Atlantic. In addition to the Lake District, some of northern England’s greatest scenery is right on your doorstep: the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, all easily accessible, offer the perfect opportunity to discover nature in the raw. And don’t forget, Lancaster’s location on the West Coast Mainline, means there are direct trains to all parts of the country.