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Lime Cottage is a lovely terraced cottage situated in the village of Backbarrow just one mile from Newby Bridge in the Lake District. The cottage can sleep four people in one ground floor super king-size double bedroom and one king-size double both en-suite together with ground floor cloakroom. Also in the cottage is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for two cars and a private enclosed patio and garden with hot tub, furniture and barbecue. Lime Cottage is a superb cottage to use as a base for exploring the Lake District. Note: Maximum 4 guests including in and check out days are Fridays and Mondays only. Note: The check-in days for Christmas December 2023 are 21st and 28th December only. Please call Reservations to make this booking on

The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside. Enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life.