About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Walney: Finest Retreats - The Lighthouse Hide offers a serene retreat in Walney, United Kingdom. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and stunning sea views, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Living Spaces: The holiday home features one bedroom and one bathroom, equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Additional amenities include a TV, dishwasher, and a range of kitchenware. Convenient Location: Located 154 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property provides free on-site private parking. The quietness of the area and its location enhance the relaxing atmosphere.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Idyllic location & well equipped property, spacious with great outdoor areas. Perfect for relaxing & bird spotting on the nature reserve all on your doorstep. Excellent value & a superb find.
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic remote location on a coastal nature reserve, very quiet and peaceful. Just a few minutes walk from several wildlife hides . Pleasant, flat walks around the reserve. Ideal to watch seals and an abundance of bird life. The property is very...
  • Stephens
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique, remote and the constant pleasing sound of the waves
  • Jacki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic setting and very comfy. Lovely sheltered garden .Really appreciated a trip up the lighthouse itself thanks
  • Eva
    Austria Austria
    Die Lage ist einfach traumhaft. Die Ruhe, die Vögel und nur der Wind, einfach herrlich entspannend

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Finest Retreats

Company review score: 8.7Based on 3,485 reviews from 675 properties
675 managed properties

Company information

Finest Retreats are holiday lettings experts with a selection of handpicked cottages across the UK. For the best possible rates always check out Finest Retreats. There is a 30% deposit charged at the time of booking and the balance is due six weeks before arrival.

Property information

The Lighthouse Hide is a stunning, unique property surrounded by wildlife and situated at the southern tip of Cumbria in the heart of the South Walney Nature Reserve. Sleeping two people in one en-suite bedroom it's an ideal spot for couples to get away and immerse themselves in nature.The cottage is furnished to a high standard with a contemporary feel with many thoughtful touches which guests will love. Set all on the ground floor, guests step in to the large open-plan kitchen/living area which has a double aspect and is flooded with light whatever the time of day. This leads off to the bedroom which has a king-sized bed and luxury en-suite with walk-in shower. The fully-fitted kitchen has all the amenities and equipment to cook up a feast during the self-catered stay including a coffee machine and an integrated dishwasher. Outside, there is ample off-road parking and there are plenty of trails to explore across the dunes. Lighthouse Cottage can be found next door and is let separately - both can be booked together to sleep 8.

Neighbourhood information

Nestled at the bottom of the lighthouse tower, The Hide is surrounded by the dunes of the nature reserve, bounded by the sea. The nature reserve is windswept and rugged, home to a wonderful diversity of bird species making The Hide popular with bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Grey seals can also be spotted swimming in the sea at high tide! The sunrises and sunsets are simply stunning. Binoculars and bird watching guidebooks can provide hours of entertainment with guests able to spot eider ducks, willow warbler and sandwich terns in the Spring or nesting gulls, eiders, oystercatchers ringed plovers and sandwich terns in the summer. In the cooler Autumn and Winter months, guests can spot the waders and wildfowl. Please note this is a nature reserve and there are restrictions on where you can wander and there is no access to the beach at this south tip of Walney Island.The reserve is a Nature Reserve run by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust and it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and there are strict rules to follow regarding where you can access. No dogs are allowed at the property or anywhere on the reserve, even on a lead. No fireworks and no drones are permitted.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Finest Retreats - The Lighthouse Hide

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Fireplace

    Media & Technology

    • DVD player
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Sea view

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Finest Retreats - The Lighthouse Hide takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about CNY 1,916. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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