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Chapel Hill, a three-storey home in Penton, consists of a first-floor kitchen/diner with three ovens, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, a utility with washing machine, a first-floor dining room, a first-floor sitting room, a second-floor sitting room with Smart TV, first-floor gym with sunbed, ground-floor gym with equipment, first-floor indoor swimming pool, first-floor bar, second-floor mezzanine music room, and second-floor study. The bedrooms consist of: one double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC; one second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC; one second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, bidet, basin and WC; two second-floor double bedrooms with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC; and a further double bedroom. There is a bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC; and a first-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture, and a private driveway for several cars. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, oil central heating, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Chapel Hill is a stunning base for exploring Cumbria. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 650GBP. One highchair and travel cot provided on request. Please note: the indoor pool is currently out of use until early 2026; please contact Sykes for more information. Please note: the log burner you may see in one of the living rooms is not for use at present and is decorative only Please note: the indoor pool is currently out of use until early 2026; please contact Sykes for more information

The historic village of Canonbie lies just over the border into Scotland, close to the town of Gretna. Canonbie lies on the River Esk, renowned for its salmon and sea trout fishing, and is celebrated in Walter Scott's poem Marmion, chronicling the exploits of young Lochinvar. This is the heart of The Debatable Lands, the large area of border country that was once controlled by neither the Scots or English, and was a popular refuge for outlaws. The area offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with attractive coastal landscapes, rural walking and fishing.