Bay View Cottage
ID: S776626
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Bay View Cottage is a well-maintained property with spacious bedrooms, a delightful upstairs living space offering spectacular views, and a large rear garden. It is praised for its cleanliness and well-stocked kitchen. The location is ideal for exploring the southern lakes, though the driveway access and road safety are noted concerns. Overall, guests are considering return visits, indicating a positive experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is consistently described as clean, particularly the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. One mention of a 'fousty' smell and a grubby area under the sink slightly affects the score.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to the southern lakes and the views it offers. However, concerns about the safety of the walk to the pub and the difficulty of driveway access impact the score.
Guests find the bedrooms to be of a good size and the living room comfortable, with great views. The exposed patio and stiff door locks are minor discomforts mentioned.
While the property is described as well-equipped and fully stocked, specific references to facilities maintenance issues like the oven's performance and the tidiness of the driveway suggest room for improvement. However, there is not enough consistent detail to provide a definitive score.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Nestled in idyllic, emerald countryside on the outskirts of Flookburgh in Cumbria, lies the charming, three-bedroom holiday home of Bay View Cottage. Boasting off-road parking, enclosed lawned gardens to the front and rear, and superb views looking out upon Morecambe Bay and the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this delightful property makes a perfect base for a family or group of six seeking a refreshing, self-catered escape just south of the magnificent Lake District National Park. Step into your lovely new home-from-home, where you will be greeted by a collection of well-presented living spaces. On the ground-floor, you will find a fully-equipped kitchen where the chosen chef can get to work rustling up a delicious, home-cooked dinner for the whole group. Savour your meals with your loved ones at the dining table, before you head upstairs to kick back and relax in the sitting room, the space kept warm by a tasteful woodburning stove, as you enjoy a movie marathon on the sleek, Smart TV. When sleep inevitably calls, head downstairs to rejuvenate with a bath or shower before you hunker down for a much-needed rest in one of three plush bedrooms. Wake up to amazing views of the surrounding rolling hills before you head out to explore your local area. A brief walk into Flookburgh will bring you to the Premier convenience store where you can stock up on homely essentials, whilst a hearty pub lunch can be had at the family-ran Hope & Anchor or nearby Pheasant Inn. A short drive away, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the Holker Hall & Gardens or the Ornamental Gardens in Grange-over-Sands, or even take in views of the bay at Humphrey Head. For a day out, head north to close-by Cartmel, a historic Cumbrian village home to the Cartmel Racecourse, the tranquil waters of the River Eea, and the world-famous, Michelin-starred restaurant of L'Enclume, which offers one of the best dining experiences in the whole country. Make your next stay in Cumbria one to remember by booking a stay at Bay View Cottage.
A superb base to explore this interesting and beautiful area, the historic village of Flookburgh is set near the shores of Morecambe Bay on the outskirts of the magnificent Lake District. It is thought that the locally-caught Fluke fish take their name after the village, and once, Flookburgh was a popular resting point for travellers crossing the sands from Lancaster and still provides a home for cockle and shrimp fishers. Facilities in the village include a pub, a grocery, a chemist, a Post Office and two food outlets. The Cumbrian Coastal Way footpath passes nearby and a short walk away from the village is delightful countryside, such as Humphrey Head, views of the bay, with its wading bird life, and Coniston's mountain range. A few minutes’ drive or a pleasant off road walk leads to historic Cartmel, with its beautiful Priory, popular race course, antique and gift shops, pubs and restaurants; including the Michelin Star-rated L’Enclume. Just over a mile away you will find the beautiful house and gardens of Holker Hall and also nearby you can try horse riding just six miles to the north at Bigland, or visit the Edwardian resort of Grange, which offers a range of hotels, restaurants, shops, a traffic-free promenade, ornamental gardens and golf courses.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed front and rear gardens with lawn and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub, 0.4 miles
Reviews (6)
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Elle
The second thing was how infested the kitchen/dining area was with ants. The bed sheets also shared the same smell and the mattresses were so hard to sleep on.
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David
The upstairs living space was a delight, with spectacular view across Morecombe bay. The bedrooms bathrooms and kitchen were clean and well stocked. There was a very large garden at the rear that we also enjoyed. The owner had left good clear instructions for all aspects of the property. Even the narrow gate was not an issue for our larger than normal SUV. A lovely holiday and would definitely return again. Thank you
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Kevin
Great location to explore Cumbria. Would definitely book again constructive feedback, oven was not brilliant to cook in ( might have been us) and you need to reverse in to the driveway of a main road but it is manageable. The driveway could do with a tidy up from mud. Minor points overall great place and would book again