Seaside Cottage

Seaside Cottage stands on a quiet stretch of beach in Cumberland, just two dozen paces from the water's edge. The whole property is yours alone: three bedrooms (a double and two singles), two bathrooms, and accommodation for five people. One dog can come free of charge. Everything needed for a self-catering stay is here—the kitchen has an oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and full-size fridge-freezer, while heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included.

The layout runs across a single storey. A sun room spans the front, positioned to catch views across the sea towards the Isle of Man and St Bees Head. Two of the bedrooms look out to water. Behind, an enclosed garden provides a sitting area with furniture and a bike store. Parking for three cars is on site. The beach itself—good for beachcombing, birdwatching and stargazing—is steps away, though the access track is unmade. A railway embankment runs behind the garden, and there is a single step at the entrance with further steps inside the cottage and up into the garden's terraced section. No smoking is permitted. The location works year-round and sits within reach of the western edge of the Lake District, coastal and fell walks, and towns like Whitehaven with its Georgian architecture and marina.