Enjoy days out in the Lake District from this immaculate holiday home near Allonby on the Cumbrian coast. Venture approximately 5 miles to the edge of the national park then head in to discover the northern Lakes and surrounding fells. Pick up a stretch of the 182-mile long Cumbrian Coastal Way from close to the former barn and follow it for a stretch. Up to six guests are welcome at the two-bedroom property, which offers exquisite, airy accommodation and is ideal for a family or even two.
Enter the single-storey holiday property and find yourselves in a bright, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with a vaulted ceiling and plenty of windows, including skylights that bring the natural light streaming down from above. Whip up holiday feasts in here for your party then dine together at the table. Find you have a useful washing machine for damp clothing, plus a dishwasher to ensure no-one has to roll up their sleeves. Wander through to the lounge area after dinner to settle on the comfortable seating and watch TV. Pull open the French doors in here on warm days. Discover the bedrooms at the barn can each accommodate three people as they have a king-size bed and a single bed. One comes with an en-suite shower room, while the other has access to the family shower room. Wander out into the courtyard garden on warm spring and summer days. Find parking for two cars at the barn.
Stroll along the long, sandy beach at Allonby and take in the views out across the Solway Estuary towards the mountains of Scotland. Visit Maryport, 5 miles away, to go to the aquarium and to spend time in the town’s museums. Drive 9.5 miles to Cockermouth to browse in the shops, dine out and follow the historic town trail.