Guests say
Market Place cottage offers a convenient base in Workington, with guests appreciating its central location, spaciousness, and cosy living areas. The property is well-equipped for basic needs and provides good value for money. Some guests noted issues with cleanliness, a damp smell, and occasional maintenance concerns such as the boiler and kitchenware. Overall, the cottage is suitable for those seeking an affordable and practical stay close to local amenities and attractions.
Several guests mentioned the cottage was tidy and clean, but others reported a persistent damp smell, ants in the kitchen, and the need for a deep clean. Experiences varied, with some finding it satisfactory and others less so.
The property is praised for its central location, proximity to town, and easy access to beautiful local areas. Some guests noted the entrance is down a dark alley, but overall the location was a highlight.
Guests found the living room cosy and the bed comfortable, with good heating when operational. However, some mentioned the sofa bed was uncomfortable and the house could be cold due to draughts.
The cottage is well-equipped for basic needs, with a good kitchen and bathroom. However, issues such as a faulty boiler, lack of hand soap and shampoo, and old frying pans were noted.
Some guests appreciated small touches like a radiator in the bedroom, but there were comments about missing essentials such as hand soap and shampoo. No gifts or special extras were mentioned.
About this property
Great value-for-money property close to Workington town centre with plenty of places where you can eat and drink nearby. A good base from which to explore the coast and the Lake District.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Sofa Bed (Double)
Second Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Public car park, at cost, 110 yards away. No smoking.. This property offers excellent value for money and is located just off the town centre of Workington. Here you’ve got plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy within walking distance and you’re just a short drive from the Lake District, golf courses, beaches and plenty of attractions. There’s a great selection of pubs nearby, and Friday and Saturday nights can be a bit noisy with loud music from the local bars, so if nightlife isn’t your thing, this probably isn’t the place for you. On the other hand, if you want to join in with the fun, you’ve not got far to go for a few drinks and a dance. Sunday to Thursday is quieter if you just want to relax and unwind.
Over three floors, you have a double bedroom and a bathroom with a shower over the bath on the second floor. The first floor houses a living room with easy seating and a TV; the sofa converts into a double bed so you can sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children comfortably. On the ground floor, there’s a kitchen/dining room with everything you need to prepare a home-cooked meal. Overall, this property is well-equipped, comfortable and really handy to explore the bustling town centre.
You are close to several popular tourist attractions and areas. Jump in the car and you are just 20 minutes from the long stretch of beach at Allonby or 25 minutes to the sandy beaches of St Bees. The popular harbour of Whitehaven is just 20 minutes away, as is the traditional market town of Cockermouth with an abundance of eateries, cafés, delis and independent shops. You can reach the tourist magnet of Keswick in 30 minutes and Bassenthwaite with The Lake District Wildlife Park and The Lakes Distillery in 25 minutes.
If you love the outdoors, there’s beautiful scenery and popular walking trails all around. One of the most scenic areas of the Lake District is the drive via Loweswater, Crummock and Buttermere over the Honister Pass around the side of Derwentwater to Keswick, so if you like natural beauty and sightseeing, this is one not to be missed. Whatever your reasons for coming to Cumbria, Market Place is a great starting point, especially for a budget-conscious traveller. Beach 2 miles. Pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (9)
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Colin
You get what you pay for, The cottage met all my basic needs, some hand soap would of been nice. Noticable smell of damp and ants in kitchen. Overall, not a great stay.
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Confirmed Guest
When you turn up at the house, it’s down an alley which is not in the best position. We arrived to a error message on the boiler after resetting thought it would be fine but had to relocated after 3 days as the boiler was broken, the house was unclean we had to wash all cutlery and dishes. The house is cold even when heating worked due to windows and stairs either side of the lounge. Cottage’s were very good in relocating as the boiler couldn’t be fixed.
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Vasileios
The house was great. Loved the kitchen, the living room was cozy and the bathroom was good. It didn't have any weird smell but the owner didn't had shampoo and hand soap. The bedroom was amazing and I really liked the small radiator that they had in the room. I definitely recommended it