This contemporary cottage offers modern living and a superb beachside location in the coastal village of Allonby.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: 49" Freeview TV, Gas Fire Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Small enclosed courtyard with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Allonby has a great seaside heritage and an interesting past from tales of smugglers frequenting its shores, to its transformation as the regional centre for herring fishing. Walking around you can see reminders of its history and of its Victorian charm, with cobbled streets and narrow lanes. Fast forward a few hundred years and modern day Allonby offers a fantastic, 21st century beachside stay in a coastal village designated as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. 1 The Costins makes that stay just perfect.
This modern, semi-detached property, built in 2007, offers contemporary living and is a great property for your next Cumbrian getaway. This beautiful home, set over two floors, can accommodate up to four guests and features a spacious master bedroom on the first floor, as a well as a twin bedroom and a bathroom with shower over the bath. It would be perfect for one or two couples, and certainly great for families. Downstairs, the well equipped kitchen and modern living room features wooden floors and stylish furniture, meaning you will have everything you need to relax after a long day breathing in the fresh sea air. Your pets can come too, and the hard floors downstairs make it an ideal property for your companions to enjoy their holiday too! The property benefits from its own driveway for private parking, and if you want to bring along your bikes or water sports equipment, there is plenty of storage available in the lockable garage. At the rear of the property, there is a small enclosed patio complete with garden furniture which is perfect for soaking up the morning sun.
Step outside the property and you have a lovely tea room within 20 paces, and then cross the quiet road to the wonders of Allonby Beach. Its long stretching sandy bay is the perfect place to exercise your four-legged friends and to go exploring for shells with the children, the family will love it. Also across the road is a playground for children and a football field with goal posts. If you don’t feel like cooking after a long drive, there is a fish and chip shop across the road, 150 yards, and the local pub is just 100 yards. Allonby Beach offers spectacular views across the Solway Firth to the mountains of southern Scotland, and is located just 5 miles from Maryport if you are looking for more restaurants, shopping and pubs.
If you want a more rugged adventure, you are only a 10-mile drive from the Lake District National Park, where you can tackle any one of the 214 Wainwright walks. It is just 16 miles to the nearest lake, Bassenthwaite, home to the Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of animals, which makes for a great family day out. It is also home to the Lakes Distillery, who produce local gin, whisky and vodka, and also offers tasting tours too. If you like the coast and beaches, 1 The Costins is a great choice for your next holiday. Beach 100 yards. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
