About this property
An imposing detached landmark property in a unique location! This large residence is located on Roa Island, on the southernmost tip of the Furness Peninsula, 8 miles from the traditional Lakeland market town of Ulverston and 5 miles from Barrow-in-Furness with its extensive shopping facilities. Overlooking the sea with a south-facing aspect, this Roa Island cottage has been lovingly decorated and furnished, oozing charm and character, with stone floors, high ceilings and palatial rooms. Very much a home-from-home, this Roa Island cottage offers original wooden floors, inglenook fireplaces and many other original features in keeping with the style of this gorgeous house. The sitting room is very spacious, with large windows, an open fire and a working piano. The huge dining room of this Roa Island cottage adjoins a fabulous conservatory which extends onto three sides of the building, whilst the spacious kitchen/diner is well-equipped, ideal for cooking for large groups. One of Roa Island Houses unique features is its amazing observation tower which provides 270-degree views of Morecambe Bay, Piel Island with its mysterious Piel Castle, the beautiful coastline and the many ships sailing past. Outside, a large lawned area with a roof covered hot tub provides that something extra, and the chance to take in the splendour of this fabulous location whilst totally relaxing. Just across the causeway is a delightful old pub, and summer ferries are available to explore Piel Island and Piel Castle, take a fishing trip, or enjoy trips to the seal colonies. The amenities of Ulverston, the shopping facilities of Barrow-in-Furness, the beaches of the Furness Coast and the outdoor activities of Coniston and Grizedale Forest are all just a short drive away. An excellent Roa Island cottage base, for friends and family alike.
Situated on the north west shore of Morecambe Bay is Roa Island, often known as the centre of sailing in Furness. With two yacht clubs and many pubs, this charming spot is a wonderful place for sailing and maritime enthusiasts. The historic market town of Ulverston is nearby and boasts a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants and as the birthplace of Stan Laurel, this lovely town is home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world. The Furness coast offers many glorious sandy beaches and good birdwatching opportunities, whilst the Lake District National Park and its many attractions are also within easy reach. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park and Muncaster Castle also provide great days out, allowing for an activity to suit every taste and budget.
Accommodation
Seven bedrooms (6 with TVs): 1 x ground floor family room with 3 single beds, two single beds can be zip linked to make a super king size bed on request, single sofa bed and woodburner, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, WC and small office with feature window, 3 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double on request) with additional single bed and en-suite bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower (disabled friendly), basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen and spacious dining area (seats 8) with small conservatory area (seats 4), utility and store.
Large dining room (seats 16).
Large sitting room (seats 14) with open fire.
Second floor observation tower (seats 5).
Large, wrap-around conservatory with panoramic views (seats 22).
Large entrance hall with table football.
Gas central heating with open fire in sitting room and wood burner in bedroom.
Electric double oven, gas hob, additional electric oven, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 7 x TVs, 1 with Freeview/DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, books/games/DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter packs for open fire and wood burner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchairs available.
Lawned grounds with roof covered hot tub, furniture and BBQ.
Wood fired sauna that can sit 6 people.
Off road parking for 8 cars.
This property accepts 2 well behaved dogs.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Hot tub unavailable from 3pm on Thursdays for weekly cleaning/maintenance.
Note: No stag/ hen parties or similar at this property.
Note: Roa Island is reached via a tarmac causeway.
From 27/1/2022 some of the utility needs of the property are met by a provider who sources their energies from renewable sources and is carbon neutral, this process will be completed by around the middle of 2022.
All waste is already collected, then checked and separated by our waste disposal provider and the highest degree of recycling is thus assured.
Charging of electric vehicles (including bikes) is not permitted at this property, if electric charging is detected a charge of £100 will be deducted from the Good housekeeping bond.
This property has a £450 Good housekeeping bond.
Please note: There is an 11 pm curfew at this property after which time all guests must stop using the hot tub and strictly observe the hours of rest and not cause any form of disturbance to neighbours.Guests found to be in breach of these rules will be asked to leave the property with no refund given
Nearby points of interest
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (62)
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Sally
Its so vast and the views out to Piel island are amazing. Our family all had a lovely time and there was something for everyone . On a practical note the house would benefit from some interior work(particularly in some of the upstairs bedrooms). Coat hooks would be useful on the back of the bathroom and bedroom doors and coat hooks or a coat stand in the hallway or utility. There is nowhere to hang wet coats. More clothes hangers would also have been good. We couldn't find any coasters either. Agree with previous comments that the kitchen lighting is quite dim when trying to prepare meals. Loved the views and the sauna was fabulous. It was clean in all the right places although would benefit from some high ceiling dusting as there were some large dusty cobwebs. Also a couple of smaller side tables would have been useful in the living room closer to the sofas. Overall this is a pretty special house with a great atmosphere. Quieter than being in the heart of the lake district national park and less touristy. Sandscale Haws nature reserve has a lovely beach and great views towards the mountains and only half an hours drive. We made some great memories as a family. A pool table as well would have made it even better(commented my 85 year old Dad! !). A guest hoover with a longer lead would also be helpful. Thanks for a great stay. We will be talking about this holiday and this house for many years to come.
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Rachel
The house is so big, it felt like the kids had a separate holiday to us. The house is full of character and everything you would expect from an older building. My only slight on it, and this is just personal preference, the lighting- in particular in the kitchen is really dark. It took me a while to get used to it. Apart from that a wonderful time was had by all 7 adults and 6 children. Highly recommend.
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Leanne
Beds were great and very comfortable. As we were there in winter the central heating was excellent and very warm. We had a problem with the hot tub and it had be turned to Eco mode, but we communicated with owner and they got back and resolved issue immediately. The weather was not great for us lots of rain, but the kids just loved playing in hot tub or hide and seek in the fabulous big house. My only slight complaint is the fact there was no little welcome tea/milk /sugar hamper. Would have been nice just to have a brew as are shopping was not getting delivered for another hour. And also there was no condiments such as salt or pepper even. I have stayed in a lot of properties/ cottages and there is normally a few essentials such as salt and pepper. On the up side there was lots of cleaning essentials such as dish washer tablets and bin bags dish cloths etc. a fabulous property and would definitely recommend for a large family we stayed for New year but I would imagine it would be great for summer to enjoy the garden more