Book Dove Cottage in Allonby, Lake District

Dove Cottage sits on the Allonby beachfront, with the Irish Sea within yards of the door. The property has direct access to a beach on the Solway Firth and mountain views from the cottage. Allonby village is just over a mile by beach or coastal path and has the Lowther Arm pub, a shop, and Twentymans Ice Cream bar.

The cottage is a one-bedroom holiday home with a private bathroom and a kitchen stocked with an under-counter freezer, a fridge, a washing machine, an air fryer, and plenty of kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, and glasses. The bed can be set up as a twin or a double, and the built-in wardrobe has rails and shelves. Dove Cottage is non-smoking throughout and has soundproof rooms, wall heaters, and a wood burner.

Free private parking is available off-site, with space for one standard car outside Dove Cottage and additional spaces at the attached farm a few metres away. The bathroom has a heated towel rail, and guests receive bed linen, thick bathroom towels, tea towels, and toilet rolls. Extras include cleaning products, washing tablets, fuel for the wood burner, lighters, condiments, a hair dryer, and straighteners.

Nearby attractions include Lakeland Heavy Horse Centre (13 km), Wordsworth House and Garden (21 km), and Theatre by the Lake (39 km). Maryport, with its harbour aquarium, is 6 miles south; Silloth, with its long promenade, is 9 miles north. The surrounding area offers fishing, a golf course, hiking, and horse riding, and Newcastle International Airport is 133 km away.

Guests are met on arrival by the host at Dove Cottage, who hands over the key and points out places to eat and buy groceries. The cottage is pet friendly and provides dog bowls and a blanket for pets. Dove Cottage has a parking garage and provides invoices for guests.

Location: Beachfront on the Solway Firth, Irish Sea within yards

Rooms: One-bedroom house with twin/double bed and wood burner

Kitchen: Under-counter freezer, fridge, washing machine, air fryer

Comfort: Heated towel rail, wall heaters, soundproof rooms

Pet Friendly: Dog bowls and blanket provided

Parking: Free off-site parking plus spaces at attached farm

Nearby: Maryport 6 miles south, Silloth 9 miles north