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Bishop How is a wonderful Edwardian stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated next to a working livestock farm, on the edge of the village of Far Sawrey. The cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of a king-size double, a twin and a single, together with a bathroom and ground floor shower room. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire. Utility and a second sitting room with open fire. Outside there's off road parking for two cars and a raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture. Bishop Howe is a great Lake District base, with plenty to see and do in the area, whatever your interest. Note: There are a number of stone steps to the front door and a couple of steps to the rear door. Note: No stag/hen parties or note: bookings must fall between a Saturday and Saturday. Any short breaks must be either Saturday to Tuesday or Wednesday to Saturday note: Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.

The village of Far Sawrey has a Post Office/store and pub/restaurant. Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is 'Hill Top', once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages.