St Bees
Things to do in St Bees, Cumbria
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St Bees is a small coastal town in Cumbria, sitting on the Irish Sea coast in the north west of England. The town is known for its red sandstone cliffs and beach, and marks the western starting point of the Coast to Coast Walk.
Where to stay in St Bees(6)
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Stone House Farm is a well-regarded bed and breakfast in the area. Queens Hotel and Seacote Hotel offer other accommodation options for visitors to the town.
Things to Do in St Bees(1)
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St Bees Beach is the main draw, a stretch of coastline backed by red cliffs that runs along the seafront.
Where to Eat in St Bees
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No restaurants are listed for St Bees.
Attractions Near St Bees
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The Rum Story
Whitehaven · ⭐ 4.5
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The Beacon
Whitehaven · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Monkey Madhouse
Workington · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Ennerdale Water Lake District
Cleator · ⭐ 4.9
12 mi
West Coast Karting
Maryport · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden
Cockermouth · ⭐ 4.5
12 mi
Lake District Coast Aquarium
Maryport · ⭐ 4.5
Buttermere Valley
Cockermouth
Camping in St Bees
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Self-Catering Cottages in St Bees
All cottages in St Bees →Quayside 7
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453
Highland Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £661
Kingswood
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £561
Moresby Hall Farm
2 cottages · from £353
Eliza’s Cottage Low Padstow
3 bed · sleeps 7 · from £287
Springfield Farm Cottages
2 cottages · from £397
Abbey Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £557
Station House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £523
Common questions about St Bees
Where can I stay in St Bees?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around St Bees.
What is there to do in St Bees?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around St Bees.
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