Guests say
The Costins cottage in Maryport offers a pleasant stay with its proximity to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the friendly locals, outdoor activities, and the convenience of nearby attractions. The property is well-equipped, though some maintenance issues are noted. It serves as a good base for exploring the area, including the Lake District.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues such as dirt in cutlery drawers, dust under furniture, and a dirty bath, indicating a need for better attention to detail in cleaning.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, local walks, and outdoor activities, with easy access to the Lake District and friendly local community.
Mixed feedback on comfort, with some guests finding beds and sofas comfy, while others report discomfort and issues with hard beds and less comfortable furniture.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, but several reviews cite maintenance issues like broken drawers, faulty shower heads, and a non-opening window, suggesting room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
This contemporary cottage offers modern living and a superb beachside location in the coastal village of Allonby.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 49" Freeview TV, Gas Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Small enclosed courtyard with patio and garden furniture. 2 small dogs welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Allonby has a great seaside heritage and an interesting past from tales of smugglers frequenting its shores, to its transformation as the regional centre for herring fishing. Walking around you can see reminders of its history and of its Victorian charm, with cobbled streets and narrow lanes. Fast forward a few hundred years and modern day Allonby offers a fantastic, 21st century beachside stay in a coastal village designated as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. 1 The Costins makes that stay just perfect.
This modern, semi-detached property, built in 2007, offers contemporary living and is a great property for your next Cumbrian getaway. This beautiful home, set over two floors, can accommodate up to four guests and features a spacious master bedroom on the first floor, as a well as a twin bedroom and a bathroom with shower over the bath. It would be perfect for one or two couples, and certainly great for families. Downstairs, the well equipped kitchen and modern living room features wooden floors and stylish furniture, meaning you will have everything you need to relax after a long day breathing in the fresh sea air. Your pets can come too, and the hard floors downstairs make it an ideal property for your companions to enjoy their holiday too! The property benefits from its own driveway for private parking, and if you want to bring along your bikes or water sports equipment, there is plenty of storage available in the lockable garage. At the rear of the property, there is a small enclosed patio complete with garden furniture which is perfect for soaking up the morning sun.
Step outside the property and you have a lovely tea room within 20 paces, and then cross the quiet road to the wonders of Allonby Beach. Its long stretching sandy bay is the perfect place to exercise your four-legged friends and to go exploring for shells with the children, the family will love it. Also across the road is a playground for children and a football field with goal posts. If you don’t feel like cooking after a long drive, there is a fish and chip shop across the road, 150 yards, and the local pub is just 100 yards. Allonby Beach offers spectacular views across the Solway Firth to the mountains of southern Scotland, and is located just 5 miles from Maryport if you are looking for more restaurants, shopping and pubs.
If you want a more rugged adventure, you are only a 10-mile drive from the Lake District National Park, where you can tackle any one of the 214 Wainwright walks. It is just 16 miles to the nearest lake, Bassenthwaite, home to the Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of animals, which makes for a great family day out. It is also home to the Lakes Distillery, who produce local gin, whisky and vodka, and also offers tasting tours too. If you like the coast and beaches, 1 The Costins is a great choice for your next holiday. Beach 100 yards. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
There are steps to the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Caerlaverock Castle
Reviews (14)
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Paul Sams
We stayed at The Costins during the last week of September 2025. We had two adults, mother and adult daughter, one child, aged 3 years and a small dog in our party.The property is fairly well equipped and we had an enjoyable stay overall.The location is good, offering something for everyone, without having to travel too far. Asda is an 18 minute drive from the property but we preferred to shop in the locations we visited each day, using smaller independent shops. There is plenty of variety to choose from. There is lots of options for local walks and outdoor activities. Plenty to keep little ones entertained on rainy days, such as a wonderful soft play in Maryport leisure centre and the aquarium. There is a play park and football pitch over the road from the property, but the park could do with a revamp. Having said that, our three year old enjoyed visiting the park every day. The local people are very friendly and welcoming.Our dog was happy with her walks along the beach, which is two minutes from the property. A couple of suggestions that could have improved our stay; the cleanliness of the property was not great. A little more attention to detail would really help. It is the small things like lots of dirt in the cutlery drawer. We had to wash this out before attempting to use the cutlery, along with the cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. The bath was dirty with hair in it. Grime around the countertop edges and dust balls like tumbleweeds under the furniture, beds and behind the TV (found when rescuing our little ones toy cars from under the sofa and so on). It did put a bit of a damper on our excitement for our holiday starting but we managed after a bit of a clean.The back court yard is on the small side, which is not a problem in itself, but there is furniture taking up most of the space. Maybe some folding furniture would help to use the space better. Batteries that work in the tin opener or a back up manual tin opener just in case they run out would be helpful.The window in the room with the single beds does not open. The key is present but it does not unlock. The person sleeping in this room has COPD and found sleeping without fresh air difficult. Besides this it is a fire risk and needs attention.There were only two towels put out for all of us despite the literature stating towels provided. We did find a couple in the storage drawer under the bed that we made use of.We did also have a problem with someone parking in the parking space out the front of the property a few times. Luckily no one had taken the space in front of the garage out the back so we were able to park. It would have been very tricky if that space had also been taken as space outside to park is very limited. We would definitely recommend a stay here and we do hope to visit again.
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Confirmed Guest
Love going to the Costings, relaxing break.
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Kath
Just what we wanted comfortable beds and spotlessly clean parking an added bonus in Allonby would stay again