Guests say
Aden Barn is a well-regarded holiday rental with guests praising its cleanliness, prime location near the beach, and well-equipped facilities. The property's charm and the provision of thoughtful touches, such as complimentary gifts, have been appreciated, although these are not guaranteed. Some guests noted issues with comfort due to soft mattresses and snug spaces, but overall experiences were positive with many expressing a desire to return.
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being clean, tidy, and well-presented. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
The location is highly valued for its proximity to the beach and coastal walks, with views of the Solway Firth and Scotland. It's also noted as a good base for exploring the Lake District, although one review mentioned the village is prone to floods.
Comfort received mixed reviews. While some guests found the property comfortable and cosy, several mentioned that the mattresses were too soft and uncomfortable, which impacts the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and useful appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. However, there were comments about insufficient cutlery and ongoing building work, which suggests some room for improvement in maintenance.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as welcome baskets and Christmas decorations. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, guests should be aware that such gestures, while delightful, may not always be provided.
About this property
Located in the seaside village of Allonby, close to the larger town of Silloth, this barn conversion makes a superb base to explore the area..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Xbox One, Gas Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. On road parking. No smoking.. Aden Barn is a beautifully presented, terraced barn conversion situated off a picturesque cobbled street in the historic seaside village of Allonby. It boasts a full length galleried feature window to the front and has a light and airy feel. Converted to a good standard, it has solid wood flooring and with its elegant décor, Aden Barn is a superb base from which to explore the area. The Western Lake District holds a number of surprises and none more so than the stunning beach at Allonby. You can walk for miles along the beautiful sandy beach taking in the breathtaking views towards Scotland across the Solway Firth. Try your hand at windsurfing here, with its reputation for being one of the best places in the North West. With its quaint cobbled streets Allonby has a wealth of places to eat and drink with bars, cafes and restaurants as well as the famous ice cream shop on the sea front – people travel for miles to sample the ’Allonby whopper’! Beach 100 yards. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 40 yards.
Free WiFi
The property is in a rural location and whilst the Wi-Fi signal is good, in order to maximise the signal, the portable router is best placed in the main room where Wi-Fi is required.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Caerlaverock Castle
Reviews (27)
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Simon Ohiggins
What a beautiful property, upon entering beautifully clean, well presented with nice touches. Easy to relax and enjoy. Next the local community, we booked into the local ship inn, all residents from area super welcoming and lovely to talk to. This just made the whole trip even more wonderful. The house was great for cosiness and time together, the only downside was th double bed mattress, which unfortunately was very uncomfortable and dipped in the middle, so didn't sleep as well as could of, but other than that everything else was lovely. Already planning a return in Spring, hopefully a new mattress will be in place. This truly is a little gem of a place and stay.
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Mia
Very nice, cosy and spacious! Very clean and had everything we needed as if we were at home. Location is lovely, beautiful views acros the sea to scotland. Village is prone to floods after a lot of rain so give yourself extra time to travel around that if weathers bad. Double bed mattres was a bit springy/pokey. Overall great accom and would use it again! thanks
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Angela Lord
Brilliant stay at Aden Barn, lovely property and well situated to explore the solway firth countryside. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days away in this fab part of the country.