Name: The Eagle and Child Inn
Address: Kendal Road, Staveley, England, United Kingdom, Staveley, Cumbria, GB
Price range: US$166–US$170 per night
Rating: 9.37

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Eagle and Child Inn is praised as a cosy, characterful pub stay with friendly service, excellent breakfasts, and clean, comfortable rooms, in a quiet riverside village convenient for exploring Windermere and the wider Lake District.

Guests highlight the bar with open fires and a pleasant beer garden by the river. Food and drink in the pub draw frequent praise, with real ales and hearty meals noted. A few guests found beds firm or rooms small, and it can be busy at times, but overall stays feel comfortable and good value. Expect a welcoming, pub-style base well suited to exploring the Lakes.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews highlight a bar with open fires and a pleasant riverside beer garden; some also mention a function room and lively pub atmosphere.

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10

Ina

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charming old building in a pretty location. The staff was very friendly. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the bathroom was nicely updated. The beer garden next to the river was especially nice.

10

Joanne

31 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place has a lovely beer garden across the road beside a river. Lovely to sit and have a drink or a meal.

10

Denitsa

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, room was clean, modern and had everything we needed. The view from the room was lovely and the beer garden by the river was a pleasant surprise! The staff was kind and polite and the food was delicious and plenty. Just one thing that would be more of a recommendation than a critique - I would suggest the breakfast offers other meat options alongside pork.

10

Nigel

17 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great atmosphere, open fires, good ale and food.

10

Richard

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had dinner at the E&C a couple of years ago so knew that it was cosy. Attending a birthday party at Caris Green GC we remembered that they had rooms here. Six of us (in three rooms!) had a really comfy stay and an amazing and plentiful Cumbrian breakfast. Loads of walkers using the pub with its handy function room providing a spacious dining area to add to the busy pub.

10

Chris

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and accommodation and an excellent bar as well.

8

Alan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub to stay in as there isn't many places close by. The beer garden overlooking the river is nice. Food was excellent and breakfast was lovely.Staff were very nice and the waiting on staff were very busy on the Wednesday evening especially Sam eith his sqeaky shoes.

10

Philippa

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had our wedding reception at The Eagle & child 17 years ago. We stayed for one night yesterday as a trip down memory lane. The fire was roaring when we went into the pub which was a gorgeous welcome on a grey and rainy day. It feels like a proper pub- friendly staff and locals. Love the quirky decor with all sorts of random objects that have been collected. The lighting make it feel cosy. We sat all afternoon chatting and drinking. We went up to our room which was spotless and tastefully decorated. All we needed for a nights stay. We then ate in the pub - fantastic gourmet burger!! and stayed for the weekly Thursday club which was good fun. An excellent stay, perfect pub and highly recommend the accommodation. Thank you

10

Russel

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the lakes -Afternoon spent around Windermere [5min drive down the road] - We used it as a stop off on the way up to Murrayfield [Edingburgh] which worked out perfectly. Old English style pub with bags of character, spent the early evening by the open fire talking to the locals before dinner and the Quiz night. Highly recommended; we will be back for the lakes and some Fells.

10

David

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Top class in all aspects and I travel a lot and am quite picky. Lovely country pub, food top notch, great range of real ale. Couldn't really fault.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean or spotless, with bathrooms well maintained.

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10

Ina

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charming old building in a pretty location. The staff was very friendly. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the bathroom was nicely updated. The beer garden next to the river was especially nice.

10

Andrew

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely olde worlde pub with a good range of beer and food. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed for our stay.

10

andrew

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the eagle & child, very clean, staff very friendly, breakfast and evening meal both excellent quality can't fault.Pub has a lot of character.

10

Julia

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Eagle and Child offered a very pleasant stay, in a local pub. The staff were all lovely, helpful and polite, the food was very good, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was good for me as I wanted a stop for 2 nights as driving up to Scotland. Price was good. Definitely stay again.

10

Denitsa

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, room was clean, modern and had everything we needed. The view from the room was lovely and the beer garden by the river was a pleasant surprise! The staff was kind and polite and the food was delicious and plenty. Just one thing that would be more of a recommendation than a critique - I would suggest the breakfast offers other meat options alongside pork.

10

Sara

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and breakfast lovely, hot, high quality bacon,sausage etc . Pets welcome in the bar area only Mattress too firm for our choice but this personal to each person . Nice touch of bottled water , various selection of small soaps, shampoo etc and choc biscuits in room . Very busy Friday night for eating so understandably bit of a wait find our table and take orders . Great food and beers !

10

Philippa

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had our wedding reception at The Eagle & child 17 years ago. We stayed for one night yesterday as a trip down memory lane. The fire was roaring when we went into the pub which was a gorgeous welcome on a grey and rainy day. It feels like a proper pub- friendly staff and locals. Love the quirky decor with all sorts of random objects that have been collected. The lighting make it feel cosy. We sat all afternoon chatting and drinking. We went up to our room which was spotless and tastefully decorated. All we needed for a nights stay. We then ate in the pub - fantastic gourmet burger!! and stayed for the weekly Thursday club which was good fun. An excellent stay, perfect pub and highly recommend the accommodation. Thank you

10

kristian

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub , nice food , excellent service felt very welcomed indeed. Room was very clean too

10

Lesley

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Eagle & Child is a cosy characterful pub in a quiet village just outside Kendal. It's our favourite place to stay for visits to relatives in the area. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the rooms clean and cosy with comfortable beds and well equiped bathrooms and the breakfast excellent. This was our third stay and it won't be our last.

10

Jonathan

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Good place to break The Dales Way walk.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and tastefully decorated, with some spacious options and good showers; a few guests found certain rooms small, lighting dim, or beds too firm.

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8

John

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay .but bed uncomfortable. Good food .

8

Mike

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location on river convenient for purpose. Lighting a bit dim as no main light in room.

8

helen

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely seating area along side river. Spacious room. Comfortable bed. Friendly, efficient staff.

10

Luiza

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little room with a big bed

10

Denitsa

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, room was clean, modern and had everything we needed. The view from the room was lovely and the beer garden by the river was a pleasant surprise! The staff was kind and polite and the food was delicious and plenty. Just one thing that would be more of a recommendation than a critique - I would suggest the breakfast offers other meat options alongside pork.

10

HEATHER

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great full English breakfast and well appointed room

10

Ruth

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had another lovely stay at The Eagle & Child. It offers great value for money. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the bed was extremely comfortable. The en-suite shower room was a good size and the shower was powerful and hot. Tea and coffee making facilities in room with complimentary bottles of water were appreciated as were the chocolate biscuits. Breakfast was included with a great selection of fruit and cereals and a good selection of cooked options. We opted for a full Cumbrian which was cooked fresh and was a very generous portion with quality produce. We also had lunch and evening meal in the bar and both were very enjoyable. Staff and service were friendly and helpful and we look forward to our next stay

8

Michael

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Had a very enjoyable stay. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts and good choice of tasty food at bar and restaurant. Delightful riverside garden. Only downside was that our room was a little small.

8

Katherine

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great loft space, ideal for a family.

10

Jonathan

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Even though it was probably the wettest day of the year, the welcome from the staff at the Eagle and child was warm and friendly. We arrived early and they gave us our room anyways, comfortable pub style rooms, with small but efficient bathroom set-up. Cozy bar with a fire going, great for pre-dinner drinks. We ate out with friends so can't comment on dinner choices but the breakfast was amazing. All in all good value for a comfortable pub stay

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful; service can be busy at peak times but remains effective.

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8

N.W

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location just 5 miles from Windermere. Pretty quiet. Room smallish but quite acceptable. En-suite clean with easy to use shower unit. Dinner service busy but able to cope easily with table of 7 - my wife; daughter, Husband and 3 children - all with different choices. Prices moderate in today's age. Take care Room 4 and 3 (?) overlooked bus stops with easy view into the room. For courtesy sake, I would suggest net curtains/ blinds as a useful addition. For a small family run hotel, staff as you would expect, friendly & helpful. Major defect for us was the 15 tog duvet - much too heavy. We had to pull it off soon after climbing in. Cover was quite heavy enough!

10

Julia

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Eagle and Child offered a very pleasant stay, in a local pub. The staff were all lovely, helpful and polite, the food was very good, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was good for me as I wanted a stop for 2 nights as driving up to Scotland. Price was good. Definitely stay again.

10

Roland

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly, food great and rooms lovely.

10

Ruth

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had another lovely stay at The Eagle & Child. It offers great value for money. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the bed was extremely comfortable. The en-suite shower room was a good size and the shower was powerful and hot. Tea and coffee making facilities in room with complimentary bottles of water were appreciated as were the chocolate biscuits. Breakfast was included with a great selection of fruit and cereals and a good selection of cooked options. We opted for a full Cumbrian which was cooked fresh and was a very generous portion with quality produce. We also had lunch and evening meal in the bar and both were very enjoyable. Staff and service were friendly and helpful and we look forward to our next stay

10

pauline

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the traditional pub feel. Staff were friendly and very efficient.

10

kristian

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub , nice food , excellent service felt very welcomed indeed. Room was very clean too

10

Nikki

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, nice food & friendly staff

10

Lesley

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Eagle & Child is a cosy characterful pub in a quiet village just outside Kendal. It's our favourite place to stay for visits to relatives in the area. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the rooms clean and cosy with comfortable beds and well equiped bathrooms and the breakfast excellent. This was our third stay and it won't be our last.

10

Richard

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location next to river in a beautiful village. Best breakfast I’ve had whilst staying in hotel/B+B. Staff super friendly too. Couldn’t ask for more!

10

Jonathan

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Even though it was probably the wettest day of the year, the welcome from the staff at the Eagle and child was warm and friendly. We arrived early and they gave us our room anyways, comfortable pub style rooms, with small but efficient bathroom set-up. Cozy bar with a fire going, great for pre-dinner drinks. We ate out with friends so can't comment on dinner choices but the breakfast was amazing. All in all good value for a comfortable pub stay

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Location

Set in a quiet riverside village near Windermere, the location is praised as scenic and convenient for exploring the Lakes and nearby areas.

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10

Ina

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charming old building in a pretty location. The staff was very friendly. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the bathroom was nicely updated. The beer garden next to the river was especially nice.

10

Julia

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Eagle and Child offered a very pleasant stay, in a local pub. The staff were all lovely, helpful and polite, the food was very good, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was good for me as I wanted a stop for 2 nights as driving up to Scotland. Price was good. Definitely stay again.

8

Mike

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location on river convenient for purpose. Lighting a bit dim as no main light in room.

10

Denitsa

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, room was clean, modern and had everything we needed. The view from the room was lovely and the beer garden by the river was a pleasant surprise! The staff was kind and polite and the food was delicious and plenty. Just one thing that would be more of a recommendation than a critique - I would suggest the breakfast offers other meat options alongside pork.

10

Lauren

15 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous room with everything you would need for a short break. Fantastic location. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful through out the stay. Will definitely be returning.

10

Russel

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the lakes -Afternoon spent around Windermere [5min drive down the road] - We used it as a stop off on the way up to Murrayfield [Edingburgh] which worked out perfectly. Old English style pub with bags of character, spent the early evening by the open fire talking to the locals before dinner and the Quiz night. Highly recommended; we will be back for the lakes and some Fells.

10

Graham

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay food and location good

10

Lesley

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Eagle & Child is a cosy characterful pub in a quiet village just outside Kendal. It's our favourite place to stay for visits to relatives in the area. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the rooms clean and cosy with comfortable beds and well equiped bathrooms and the breakfast excellent. This was our third stay and it won't be our last.

10

Richard

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location next to river in a beautiful village. Best breakfast I’ve had whilst staying in hotel/B+B. Staff super friendly too. Couldn’t ask for more!

8

Michael

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was in Staveley

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Dining

Breakfast receives consistent acclaim for quality and generous portions, and many enjoyed tasty pub meals and real ales; occasional waits at busy times and a request for more non‑pork options were noted.

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andrew

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the eagle & child, very clean, staff very friendly, breakfast and evening meal both excellent quality can't fault.Pub has a lot of character.

10

Lorraine

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable room. Great breakfast.

10

Lauren

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay as always. Best breakfast about !

10

Denitsa

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, room was clean, modern and had everything we needed. The view from the room was lovely and the beer garden by the river was a pleasant surprise! The staff was kind and polite and the food was delicious and plenty. Just one thing that would be more of a recommendation than a critique - I would suggest the breakfast offers other meat options alongside pork.

10

Sara

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and breakfast lovely, hot, high quality bacon,sausage etc . Pets welcome in the bar area only Mattress too firm for our choice but this personal to each person . Nice touch of bottled water , various selection of small soaps, shampoo etc and choc biscuits in room . Very busy Friday night for eating so understandably bit of a wait find our table and take orders . Great food and beers !

10

Ruth

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had another lovely stay at The Eagle & Child. It offers great value for money. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the bed was extremely comfortable. The en-suite shower room was a good size and the shower was powerful and hot. Tea and coffee making facilities in room with complimentary bottles of water were appreciated as were the chocolate biscuits. Breakfast was included with a great selection of fruit and cereals and a good selection of cooked options. We opted for a full Cumbrian which was cooked fresh and was a very generous portion with quality produce. We also had lunch and evening meal in the bar and both were very enjoyable. Staff and service were friendly and helpful and we look forward to our next stay

10

Jenna

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, great breakfast and excellent dinner

8

Alan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub to stay in as there isn't many places close by. The beer garden overlooking the river is nice. Food was excellent and breakfast was lovely.Staff were very nice and the waiting on staff were very busy on the Wednesday evening especially Sam eith his sqeaky shoes.

10

David

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Top class in all aspects and I travel a lot and am quite picky. Lovely country pub, food top notch, great range of real ale. Couldn't really fault.

10

Richard

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location next to river in a beautiful village. Best breakfast I’ve had whilst staying in hotel/B+B. Staff super friendly too. Couldn’t ask for more!

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Month	Average price
February	US$144
March	US$142
April	US$146
May	US$153
June	US$147
July	US$149
August	US$151
September	US$150
October	US$146
November	US$148
December	US$143

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6 $166	7	8	9 $166	10	11 $166	12 $166
13 $166	14	15	16	17 $166	18 $169	19 $169
20 $166	21	22	23 $169	24 $170	25	26
27 $169	28	29	30 $169

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4	5	6	7	8 $169	9 $169	10 $166
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18 $166	19	20	21 $169	22 $169	23 $169	24 $166
25 $166	26	27	28 $169	29 $169	30 $166	31 $166

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