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Solway Cottage, Bowness-On-Solway

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Accommodation Details

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.

This magnificent, detached cottage is located in Bowness-on-Solway near Wigton and Carlisle, on the edge of the Solway Coast. With mesmerising, uninterrupted views stretching across the bay to the Solway Firth and Scotland beyond, this cottage makes an ideal base for families and couples exploring this charming corner of Cumbria. Set solely on the ground floor, the cottage has two cosy bedrooms, a luxury bathroom with a double-ended bath, and a superb shower room. There is an open plan living area, beautifully furnished and equipped ensuring your stay will be perfect. The dramatic scenery is brought inside with large, feature French windows opening out on to a beautiful decking area, so no matter what the weather you will always be able to admire the scenery. From the cottage, steps enjoy direct access down to the shore where in season you may observe the unique and traditional style of fishing in the Solway Firth called Haaf Netters. The Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail starts in the village and stretches right across the country to the east coast, and whilst guests may wish to walk the 73 miles to Wallsend, having a superb pub serving delicious fare at the very start may delay your departure! A wonderful way to explore the Solway Coast, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty and World Heritage Site, is by bicycle and although the Hadrian’s Cycleway also runs through the village, there are also numerous other circular routes on hand. Wildlife lovers can embrace the local nature reserves with both Dumbrugh Moss and the South Solway Mosses close by, and positioned right on the edge of the estuary at this Bowness-on-Solway cottage, you are already in a renowned World Ramsar site for marine birds. Being close to the border of Scotland, Carlisle, known as the border city, is well worth a visit, or how about a day at the races? Cross the border just into Scotland and visit Gretna Green, just over 20 miles away. Whatever your reason to visit this fascinating area and this fabulous cottage, you will undoubtedly wish you had found this idyllic location years ago and will look forward to enjoying the superb accommodation again and again!

With a charter granted in 1262, the traditional Cumbrian market town of Wigton still holds a market each Tuesday in the covered market hall. This lovely town is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, as well as for other activities such as theatre, bowls, swimming, tennis and other sports. The Lord Melvyn Bragg novel, 'A Time to Dance', featured the town of Thurston, which was based on Wigton and the local area. A lovely base for a holiday exploring Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

Amenities & Facilities

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.

Location Details

With a charter granted in 1262, the traditional Cumbrian market town of Wigton still holds a market each Tuesday in the covered market hall. This lovely town is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, as well as for other activities such as theatre, bowls, swimming, tennis and other sports. The Lord Melvyn Bragg novel, 'A Time to Dance', featured the town of Thurston, which was based on Wigton and the local area. A lovely base for a holiday exploring Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Bowness-On-Solway is detailed below.

Fri 22nd Broken clouds 4°C 0°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,005mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 13°C 1°C 23mph 28.8mm 990mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 14°C 9°C 33mph 8.1mm 985mb
Mon 25th Moderate rain 10°C 8°C 38mph 9.2mm 987mb
Tue 26th Light rain 9°C 6°C 26mph 1.4mm 1,004mb
Wed 27th Light rain 8°C 5°C 15mph 2.8mm 1,002mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 6°C 2°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,021mb

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