For many Lake District trips, a self-catering holiday home wins on space, freedom and value, and it is the easy answer for families, groups and anyone bringing the dog.
Lake District Holiday Homes
Solway Cottage, Lake District & Cumbria
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From £421 per week
Up to £2,203 at peak
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4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
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Overview
Solway Cottage is a marvellous, detached cottage in Bowness-on-Solway overlooking the Solway Firth, close to the Scottish Borders. Set solely over the ground floor, the cottage can sleep four people in a king-size double bedroom, and a family room with a 4’ double and a single bed, both with TVs with Freeview. There is also a family bathroom and a shower room, and an open plan living area with a kitchen, a breakfast bar and a sitting area. Feature French windows showcase the beautiful scenery and lead out on a decked patio with furniture. Steps lead directly down to the shore and there is off road parking for two cars. Solway Cottage is a delightful base for friends, families, and couples exploring Cumbria and the Scotland’s borders, all year round.
Amenities
Solar powered underfloor heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Electric car charging point. Front decked area with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Note: One step leading from sitting area to the outside decking. Note: 50 railed steps lead directly down to shore, children to be supervised, alternatively, the shore is 200 yards down the road. Please note: Solway Cottage is situated in the grounds of the owner's property, Maia House. All outlooks are across the Solway Firth estuary towards Scotland. Please note: This property accepts a minimum stay of 3 nights only.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double, 1 x family room with 1 x 4’ double and 1 single. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting area. Utility.
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