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Barn End is a stunning, semi-detached cottage sitting in the quiet village of Sleagill near to Shap in Cumbria. The property boasts four bedrooms, including two doubles, a single and three single beds, sleeping eight guests in total. Also in the dwelling is a ground-floor shower room, two bathrooms, a kitchen/diner with a woodburning stove, utility, sitting room with a woodburning stove and a conservatory. Outside the property offers a private patio with furniture and off-road parking for three cars. Barn End is the perfect cottage from which to explore the Lake District and beyond with friends and family. Please note: for any guests bringing a furry friend with you, it is your responsibility to clear up any mess made by your dog; if not you may incur additional cleaning. dogs must be supervised at all times and are not permitted into nearby fields due to livestock in the area.

Shap is an idyllic village resting within the Eden district of Cumbria. Encompassed by the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks alongside the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's the perfect base for a countryside escape. The village hosts pubs, shops, a Post Office and a swimming pool, offering all the essentials and more. In close reach of Penrith and Kendal too boasting attractions for all ages, Shap is the perfect holiday base at any time of year.