Guests say
Harbour Side is a well-regarded apartment in Maryport, praised for its stunning harbour views and convenient location. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable, and spacious accommodation, with many highlighting the thoughtful touches and excellent communication from the owners. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with guests enjoying the local amenities and the property's proximity to the Lake District.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few reports of cleanliness issues. The majority of reviews praise the property's tidiness, suggesting a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful harbour views and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and the ease of exploring the area without the need for a car, indicating a prime location for a relaxing holiday.
The apartment is generally considered comfortable, with ample space and a homely feel. Some guests suggest that the seating could be firmer and the shower more consistent, but overall, the comfort level is well-regarded.
Facilities are deemed adequate by most guests, with a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of information provided. However, some guests mention the need for better kitchen utensils, a more powerful shower, and updates to certain areas, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While many reviews mention the owners' thoughtfulness in providing information and ensuring a comfortable stay, there are no specific references to gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category based on the provided reviews.
About this property
Harbour Side is a comfortable two-bedroom flat situated in an attractive location, within easy reach of the Lake District. Offering excellent views over the harbour and beyond to the Solway coast and Scotland, WiFi and reserved off-street parking on site, it is ideal for small groups of friends or families seeking a break in this awe-striking region. The spacious and secure first-floor accommodation features a double and a single bedroom, a lounge with a smart TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and washing machine. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. Bed linen and towels are included and the flat is warmed by gas central heating. Several pubs and restaurants (and an excellent fish & chip shop!) are within a leisurely walk. The Solway Coast is a superb area for walking and cycling with the Cumbria Coastal Way and Hadrian's Wall Cycle Path running right along the coastline, past the dunes of Mowbray to the seaside towns of Allonby and Silloth. There are excellent birdwatching opportunities in the area and over 50 species of wildflowers can be found, including three native orchids. Maryport is a quaint harbour town, established nearly 2000 years ago when the Romans came to Britain. It has an unexcavated Roman fort next to the superb Senhouse Roman Museum. Modern Maryport is based on a planned Georgian town and boasts a deep-water harbour and modern marina, an Art Gallery and a refurbished Maritime Museum, as well as other visitor attractions. The award-winning Lake District Coast Aquarium with its popular café is only a two-minute walk away.
The Location: Maryport is situated within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on the edge of two World Heritage Sites - The Lake District and Hadrian's Wall - and, in addition, the Scottish Borders are just a short drive. Within easy reach are the many attractions and glorious landscapes of the northern and western lakes, including Keswick, Derwentwater, Buttermere and Wastwater, while the Solway Firth is just a stone’s throw away. The dramatic coastal route south, via Whitehaven to Ravenglass is one of the more scenic and peaceful journeys in the UK, ending with the rhododendron displays at Muncaster or the narrow-gauge Ravenglass railway. Inland, the nearby market town of Cockermouth is famous as the birthplace of William Wordsworth and his Georgian family home is a popular visitor attraction. Beyond Cockermouth, the Solway Plain opens out with pretty shore-line villages like Bowness, Port Carlisle and Burgh by Sands. The City of Carlisle, with its ancient castle and cathedral, is the gateway to Hadrian's Wall and to Scotland. All-in-all, a historic area, with beautiful scenery.
Accommodation
All first floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.
Shower room with new walk-in shower recently installed, with a basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fire
Gas central heating, electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave cooker, kettle, toaster, washing machine, HD Smart TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 minute walk.
Note: The flat is a quiet area and not suitable for babies or young children under five.
Please note: This property only accepts Friday-Friday.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Scale Force waterfall
Reviews (59)
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Barry
If you are looking for a quiet location to travel out from this is perfect, as unfortunately Maryport is now a ghost of its former self.
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Patrick
It is located in an excellent position with views over the harbour and across the Solway. It meets our needs admirably and we will undoubtedly return.
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John
Mismatched furniture that had seen better days. In general badly in need of some investment.