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Whistling Jack's

St Bees, Lake District
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Great for large groups, reunite with family or friends
  • Characterful property with exposed beams, an oak staircase and Scandinavian-style wood burner
  • Spend plenty of time in the fresh air in the lovely enclosed garden
Property code: SZ558

Escape to this stylish country cottage retreat for walks along the coastline, coastal sunsets over the Isle of Man, and visit the seaside settlements of St Beeswill and Whitehaven.

Just 1.5 miles from the start of the renowned Coast to Coast walk at St Bees, this home is wonderfully situated for lovers of the great outdoors and the sea. Wander St Bees Head Heritage Coast and keep your eyes peeled for birdlife. Spend beach days relaxing at St Bees where the shingle and sand beach is perfect for family-friendly days by the sea. If any members of your group want to take to the green, there is a golf club here too. A 14-mile trip will take you to your nearest lake at Ennerdale, in the picturesque Ennerdale Valley.

Step through the main doors and into the large, lounge/diner. Pretty patterns, vibrant colours and a wood burner create a welcoming ambience and add charm and character. Find a spot on the sofa and relax in front of the TV or put on a DVD. The dining area with two tables, seats 14 guests so you can dine together and raise a glass to your chef. With sleek style and a contemporary feel, the kitchen is well-equipped with an American-style fridge/freezer, an under-work-surface fridge and wine cooler, two ovens, a five-ring induction hob set into the island unit, microwave, mini oven and a dishwasher. There is also a coffee machine (supply your own pods) for early mornings, a breakfast table, island with seats and a large TV. Through the inner hallway leading from the lounge, is a drying room with washing machine. There is also a useful cloakroom with WC. Find the first of six bedrooms on the ground floor, a spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and TV. This bedroom has a seating area with a sofa, and an en-suite with a bath, shower and WC. Climb thee stairs to the first-floor landing from which you can find the remaining bedrooms. Firstly, find the double bedroom with exposed sandstone wall, sofa, TV and large en-suite with a corner bath, shower and WC. Next, find the family bedroom with double bed and one single bed, sofa, TV and an en-suite shower room. Another family room has one double bed, two single beds, a TV, sofa and an en-suite bathroom. There is a twin which can be made up as a super-king-size on request at time of booking and a small single bedroom (please note this room has no window) with en-suite shower room with WC. There is a family shower room with shower and WC.

Spend time outside in the fresh air and enjoy sitting with a drink on the large patio. The garden is enclosed and has a lawn, great for little ones looking to play. Take care of stepping up and down between sections of the garden. There is off-road parking for five cars and further parking available nearby.

  • Please note this property is only bookable for 3 night stays from a Friday.
  • 6 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 family room with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, 1 family room with 1 double bed and 2 singles, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 6 bathrooms – 3 en-suite bathrooms with shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 separate WC
  • American-style fridge/freezer, an under-work-surface fridge and wine cooler, 2 ovens, a 5-ring induction hob set into the island unit, microwave, mini oven, dishwasher, coffee machine
  • Drying room with washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD in lounge, TV in kitchen, TVs in 4 bedrooms
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed garden with patio and furniture, take care with small changes in level
  • Off-road parking for 5 cars and further parking for 2 cars available at the owner’s property which must be discussed in advance.
  • Ground-floor bedroom with en-suite suited to guests with limited mobility
  • Shop and pub within 1.5 miles, beach 1 mile.
  • EV Charging available, payment to be organised with owner.
  • Hen and stag party bookings will not be accepted unless checked with the owner before booking
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nikki 2nd August 2024

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Beautiful spacious cottage. All bedrooms were lovely especially the 1 downstairs and the 2 huge ones upstairs - my children were amazed by the sofa in the bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped and the welcome basket was a lovely addition. Living and dining room area were comfy and plenty of space for the 11 of us to sit and relax. Garden was safe andRead more secure for our children and the 2 dogs we had with us. Location was lovely and the town of St Bee's was lovely. Would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Jess 26th July 2024

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We had the best time at Whistling Jacks! Beautiful rooms, bathrooms and garden. The kitchen had everything you could need and more! Location was ideal for days out but also nice and quiet. The owners were so lovely too when communicating before and after the trip. We'll definitely be back!

Reviewed by Sue 28th June 2024

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We had a fantastic family weekend celebrating mum/grandma/great grandma's 90th Birthday at Whistling Jacks. We had everything we needed with a very large garden. A nice walk to the beach, we had a lovely meal at The Manor Inn. Overall a fantastic weekend. Thank you.

Reviewed by Marisa 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Carole 31st May 2024

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Highly recommend Whistling Jacks for a great family/ friends get together, plenty of room , great enclosed outdoor area and really comfortable and very well equipped, lovely welcome pack is a lovely touch too , had a great weekend

Reviewed by Carol 3rd May 2024

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Lovely stay at Whistling Jacks, fab hamper from owner on arrival nice surprise, everything that could be required in kitchen is there. Comfy furniture in the living room and also beds. enough space for 6 adults 4 late teens one under 10 and 2 dogs

Reviewed by Patricia 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Joan 29th March 2024

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We had a great holiday with all the family togeher. Such a cosy house, even though it was a big house. Everthing was there that we needed. Will be going back

Reviewed by Madelaine 12th January 2024

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We were a party of 12 and found the house to be perfect for our annual gathering with enough room for everyone to sit together, but other areas to do separate stuff too. More equipment than you can ever need in the kitchen! Lovely hamper on arrival and great to have a supply of logs for the fire, though the underfloor heating was great so really waRead morerm. The location is quiet but easy walk to the beach, and we walked to Whitehaven along the coast path and caught the train back to St Bees, lovely!! Hide

Reviewed by Neil 5th January 2024

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We rented Whistling Jacks for a weekend family birthdays celebration. Its a perfect space for a family get together - with everything you could possibly need and so much space! And the location is fabulous - with easy walking access to the beautiful coast and a stunning drive back to the Lake District National Park. We had a fantastic time! Thank yRead moreou Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 22nd December 2023

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Lovely homely house in great location for outdoor lovers. Plenty room for large group. Clean and comfortable. Kitchen would benefit from new work tops and new hob, both cracked and chipped, but well equipped to accommodate a Xmas dinner! We had a great family Xmas. 8 adults,4 kids, 3 dogs.

Reviewed by MOHUA 13th October 2023

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Beautiful place, spacious and many bathrooms. The fireplace was cosy. The kitchen had a good stock of utensils and crockery. We received a lovely welcome pack with goodies which was a nice touch. They have an electric car wall charger which was very convenient as it is in a remote area. They had Netflix and Amazon Prime, and a good selection of boaRead morerd and card games . Would definitely recommend this place for a family get together. Hide

Reviewed by Thomas 6th October 2023

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We booked this delightful property for my 40th Birthday weekend celebrations as it is very close to the renowned St Bees bouldering venues. We were greeted with a basket of sundries on arrival (thank you very much!) and a thorough set of instructions for everything relating to the property. It was extremely clean, very well furnished and one of theRead more most spacious properties I have ever stayed in. We had such a great time despite the weather and will certainly look to come back. Thank you so much! Hide

Reviewed by Liz 29th September 2023

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Whistling Jacks is the perfect place for large families to stay together, the pebbled beach is only 1 mile away on foot and easily accessible. The cottage offers everything and more to accommodate all that stay, all ages. There is more than plenty crockery, cutlery and devices in the kitchen. The use of the wood burner was a treat after a rainy walRead morek back from the beach! The garden is big enough for the children to play football. All bedrooms of decent size too - would def stay again! Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Alwyne 1st September 2023

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We definitely recommend Whistling Jacks for a wonderful holiday, the house and garden were absolutely stunning. The location was also ideal as it was only a 20 minute walk, through lovely countryside, to the beautiful beach. The hosts attention to detail and thoughtful gestures immediately make you feel welcome and looked after. We had the best weeRead morekend and look forward to returning in the not too distant future! Hide

Reviewed by Jo 4th August 2023

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Beautiful location which was central to visiting many places. Well equipped and plenty space for our party if 7 adults and 6 children. We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Judith 28th July 2023

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Brilliant accommodation for a big group, sitting area great for all sitting together for games etc, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and lots of garden space. Within walking distance of the beach and the village, The Manor does good a good Sunday Lunch. A perfect venue for a family reunion.

Reviewed by Alan 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Adam 23rd June 2023

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Whistling Jacks is a stunning place for a great time with friends or family. Not too far from the beautiful St Bees, the converted barn is spacious with indoor and outdoor spaces. The rooms are large and comfortable. Definitely recommend

Reviewed by Alison 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 3rd June 2023

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Lovely house, perfect for a large family gathering. Locals very welcoming, enjoyed nice walks to the beach. Plentiful basket of goodies on arrival. Hosts communication all most helpful.

Reviewed by Kirsty 5th May 2023

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Absolutely stunning property, our party consisted of 9 adults, 1 toddler & 1 baby & we had plenty of space, the huge garden was a massive bonus, especially in the sunshine. We had a lovely welcome basket when we arrived, can't thank our hosts enough. A wonderful family weekend was had by all

Reviewed by Alan 23rd December 2022

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Great location, very homely feel, everything we needed for our family (14) Christmas break.

Reviewed by Kate 25th November 2022

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Really super house, loads of space and very comfortable. Great decor and charming rustic appeal! Stayed with six adults, three teenagers, two children and two dogs, everyone was very impressed with the house. Lots of different dietary requirements so we made good use of the kitchen which was extremely well equipped. Fenced in garden great for the dRead moreogs. Beach within walking distance and a really nice beach. Driving distance to lovely walks as well as nice towns. Would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Kim 28th October 2022

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Amazing location for beach walks and what a house! Lovely rooms with really comfortable beds. Lots of space, warm, comfortable and just an ideal setting for spending time in a large group. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Edward 16th September 2022

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