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Bridge House - Allonby

Allonby, Cumbria
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Four Poster
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • 18th-century holiday retreat full of charm and beautiful features
  • Set in a traditional seaside village in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Wake with a stroll along the pebble and sandy beach on your doorstep
Overview
Property code: SZ102

A large 18th-century cottage boasting incredible sea views over the Solway Estuary, this is the perfect base for walkers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts to return to after a day exploring.

Allonby is perfectly placed for exploring the Solway Coast and the Western Lake District, and has a beautiful part-pebble, part-sandy beach, where children, adults and your four-legged friends will find hours of fun. There is a children’s playground and a small football pitch for wearing out younger members of the party. Popular with families and dog walkers, the Cumbrian Coastal Way passes through the village, and walkers can enjoy many miles of green sea banks. Mawbray beach, 2 miles north, is backed by undulating sand dunes whilst birdwatchers and nature lovers should head to the RSPB reserve at Campfield Marsh, 20 miles away. Cyclists can head to the mountain bike trails at Whinlatter (16 miles), or road cyclists can challenge themselves on the Newlands and Whinlatter passes. Urbanites can find some retail therapy at the market town of Cockermouth has plenty of independent and outdoor shops to explore, as well as a great choice of cafes, pubs and restaurants to refuel.

Reflecting its seaside location, pale yellow and nautical blue decor is complemented by large windows and elegant furnishings. The bright kitchen features a large electric oven with a five-ring ceramic hob and warmer, a freestanding fridge-freezer and a microwave. From here, the back door opens into a small fully-enclosed yard where an outhouse has been converted into a utility room that contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and sink. Gather everyone together in the dining room for sociable mealtimes before heading to relax in the lovely living room. Serene in cream and yellow, there are lovely views to the sea. Settle on the leather sofas and armchairs to watch a movie – the FreeSat TV connects to the internet, so don't forget your Netflix/Prime logins. Upstairs, the first of two family bathrooms sits on a split level between the ground and first floors and has a shower over the bath. A four-poster double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a further double bedroom are on the first floor. The second floor has a queen-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a bathroom with corner bath and a hand-held shower.

Outside you will find an enclosed, rear courtyard. Parking is available in the free car park located just across the road next to the beach. There is also plenty of on street parking.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 queen-size, 3 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 bathroom with corner bath and handheld shower and WC
  • Electric oven with a five-ring ceramic hob and warmer, fridge-freezer, microwave and coffee maker
  • Outhouse with a washing machine, tumble dryer and sink
  • Coal-effect electric fire
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed rear courtyard
  • Parking available in free car park across the road or plenty of on street parking
  • Bridge House can sleep up to 10 people; the dining room can seat up to 10 but the seating in the living room is better suited to 6
  • Shop 300m, pub 100m and restaurant 9 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Catherine 29th December 2023

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As per other reviews the lounge is small for 10 but we managed by adding a couple of kitchen chairs. Definitely need oven gloves and bath mats. But we had a great time and it was a lovely spot for a family New Year together thank you!

Reviewed by Heather 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 4th August 2023

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Our only niggles were we had to wash a lot of things up before we could use them, the tea towels didnt smell great and the knives were very blunt, we didnt find a sharpener. But it was a beautiful, characterful house, we were very content there and the location next to the massive, beautiful beach was ideal for walking the dog. Not too far from theRead more lakes so it was a bonus to have sea, and lakes and mountains all accessible. Thank you for our lovely family holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 23rd June 2023

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There were 4 of us with 2 dogs and so plenty of space. Very, very comfortable in the house with easy parking in front. Two main bedrooms had great sea views. Ideal for beach access. House was perfectly presented so thank you.

Reviewed by Kathleen 26th May 2023

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The property was clean and tidy, ideal for beach days with the beach being within a couple of minutes walk, just over the road in fact, with a cafe, park and other facilities close by. Free parking a bonus as we had four vehicles. We had a very relaxing family holiday.

Reviewed by Simon 31st March 2023

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Bridge house is proper old property with a stone staircase. Although a little dated we found the property clean and tidy and adequate for our needs. The heating only coming on at certain times was a downside as we got there it was freezing. Relying on electric radiators. The floors were creeking and the rooms a fair size. A bigger living room idealRead morely but me made do. If you want peace and quiet Allonby is your place Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 29th December 2022

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The kitchen and lounge area are a bit cramped for 10 people. In the winter, with the weather being wet and cold it would have been nice if there was a tv in the bedrooms to watch a movie and chill at night as there's not enough room for everyone in the lounge. It was a little dated but very well equipped, clean and tidy.

Reviewed by Dawn 22nd December 2022

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The cottage was lovely, well equipped with utensils and scales and all sorts of things you wouldnt usually get equipped with. The cottage was clean and cosy and plenty big enough fir 7 adults and 2 children. . We had an amazing time in a lovely location and a very friendly local pub close by and the beach to walk along was just across the road . ThRead moreankyou xx Hide

Reviewed by Andy 21st October 2022

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Location was great, house needs a revamp

Reviewed by Mark 2nd September 2022

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Good location for beach and nice walk along the coastal pathway. Central Lake District short drive away Ideal for those who want a peaceful location with good access to the beach and the beautiful scenery of the lakes

Reviewed by James 12th August 2022

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The cottage is in an ideal location and can accommodate 6 with comfort , but more would prove difficult

Reviewed by Stewart 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Pat 29th July 2022

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A lovely, very well equipped and comfortable cottage. The seaside location is beautiful - we saw an amazing sunset. The beach is very pebbly which is fine if you like a pebbly beach but not so good if you were expecting a sandy beach. When the tide is out there are extensive sands which the dogs loved to run on. The leisure centre in Maryport has aRead more Clip and Climb activity and a caving adventure enjoyed by the children. There is a well stocked local shop beside the amazing ice cream parlour. Hide

Reviewed by Val 22nd July 2022

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Not enough seating in living room for 10 people would really suit 6-7. Low ceiling in wash room could cause a few headaches! Small rear yard could do with a jet wash. Only one fire exit (front door) as rear yard gate cannot be opened. Plenty of cutlery, dishes, plates etc. Beds are reasonably comfortable and found the house warm.

Reviewed by Elaine 1st July 2022

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5 beds are ok needs some TLC bathroom upstairs is only good for a bath if you have time. beware of highchairs no restraint straps. cottage makes a great base.

Reviewed by Ann 24th June 2022

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Cottage clean tidy, equipment in kitchen, utility room fantastic Low ceiling in top floor bathroom, great location fir coast walks , wonderful views, allonby tea rooms fantastic. 5 adults and a labrador and we were comfortable

Reviewed by Mark 27th May 2022

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Bring your own cooking eqipment as most of the stuff in the kitchen is useless. The house would be better suited for 6 people NOT 8-10 (the top rwo rooms should be converted into games rooms). Take your own fly spray we have just spent a week where one bedroom had a serious moth problem which we had to deal with ourselves also be prepared to clean Read morethe place when you arrive. We will definitely NOT book there again. Hide

Reviewed by Shauna 20th May 2022

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Lovely location, however the cottage is much smaller than how it seems in the photographs,

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