About this property
Maryport 5.4 miles. Burnbank is a delightful coastal retreat situated in Allonby, Cumbria, offering breathtaking views across the Solway coast. With unobstructed vistas perfect for sunset gazing, this charming abode welcomes families and friends, along with up to three well-behaved pets, and provides convenient off-road parking for three cars. Upon entering the property, you will be greeted by a spacious kitchen/diner, fully equipped to cater to all your culinary needs during your stay. Adjacent to the kitchen, you will find a handy utility room housing a washer/dryer and freezer, perfect for longer stays. The dining room, with seating for eight, boasts a huge bay window, allowing natural light to flood the room and offering a delightful space for family meals. After a delicious meal, sink into the plush sofa in the sitting room, alonside a sofa bed to house an additional guest, offering a snug spot to unwind after a day of exploration. Here, you can enjoy a selection of books and games, watch your favourite shows on the TV, or simply relax by the warmth of the gas fire. A convenient cloakroom with a basin and WC completes the ground floor layout. Upstairs, you will find four well-presented bedrooms, two of which are doubles (one a zip/link that can be arranged as a twin on request), a twin room and a single room, providing flexible sleeping arrangements to suit your group. The bedrooms are served by a sleek bathroom, featuring a corner bath and walk-in shower, as well as a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, ensuring there is ample space for everyone to prepare for their day. Outside, the property benefits from a generous enclosed rear garden with a patio and lawn, offering a safe space for children and pets to play as you savour a morning coffee. Venture outside of your serene retreat, beginning a day of adventure in the charismatic seaside town of Silloth, famed for its Victorian charm and colourful Promenade. Take a journey through literary time by paying a visit to the National Trust's Wordsworth House and Garden, the childhood home of Wordsworth where you can explore its wealth of period features. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the region with a visit to the Senhouse Roman Museum, home to the oldest Roman collection in Britain, or why not venture out to the Mawbray Banks, an ancient sand dune system rich in wildlife? Step back further in time with a visit to the historic Abbey of Holme Cultram, a site that shaped an entire community's existence, its history palpable in every stone. Finally, round off your day with a leisurely stroll around Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy the diverse birdlife. Come sunset, retire to the comfort of Burnbank, your home away from home in Cumbria.
Maryport entered the history books nearly 2000 years ago when the Romans arrived, and has continued to flourish to this day. The town boasts a fine deep water harbour and modern marina, a bustling shopping centre, the new Wave Centre, links golf course, beautiful Georgian houses, award-winning Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maritime Museum and the Senhouse Roman Museum. The Solway Coast is a superb area for walking and cycling along the Cumbria Coastal Way running right along the coastline, and excellent birdwatching opportunities are also available. Within a short drive are the many attractions and glorious landscape of the Lake District, while the Solway Firth is just a stone’s throw. The dramatic coastal route south to Ravenglass and beyond is one of the more scenic and peaceful journeys in the UK, while to the north, Carlisle, Northumbria and the borders of Scotland are just a short drive. The nearby market town of Cockermouth is famous as the birthplace of both William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) with Wordsworth's Georgian family home now a popular visitor attraction owned by the National Trust. An historic area, with beautiful scenery and superb walking in the northern lakes around Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water, Crummock Water, Buttermere, Loweswater, Wast Water and Derwent Water.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with corner bath, walk-in shower, basin, WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with sofa bed and gas fire
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, toaster.
Smart TV with EE TV being streamed, selection of books and games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available upon request.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Non-enclosed front garden with lawn, enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn.
3 well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub and beach 0.3 miles, shop 0.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 3:30pm, check-out by 11am