Guests say
The Byres Tethera in St Bees receives high praise for its spotless cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location close to the beach and village amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped accommodation, peaceful surroundings, and dog-friendly policy. While most found the property comfortable and well-maintained, a few noted issues with hot water, steep steps, and some furnishings needing attention. Overall, visitors enjoyed relaxing stays and found the cottage an ideal base for exploring the beautiful local area.
Multiple guests describe the property as extremely clean, spotless, and well-presented, with no significant negative comments about cleanliness.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the beach, village centre, and scenic walks. The peaceful setting and easy access to local attractions are highlighted, with only minor mention of the lack of a bus route.
Most guests found the accommodation cosy, warm, and comfortable, with positive remarks about beds and underfloor heating. However, a few mentioned the property being overly hot, steep steps, and an uncomfortable sofa.
The property is described as well-equipped with quality fittings and good kitchen facilities. Some guests noted maintenance issues such as a broken fridge door, very hot water, and high cupboards, suggesting some areas could benefit from an update.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This contemporary apartment is just the thing for a break away, if you love walking you’ll find the St Bees Head Heritage Coast nearby.. 14 steps to entrance.
All on the
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Biomass underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Utility room with freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site).. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Situated right in the heart of St Bees, these expertly designed holiday apartments are housed in a lovingly restored barn, each with its own unique style. Each apartment has been finished to a very good standard with quality fixtures and fittings throughout and they are situated at the entrance to a working farm. This beautiful part of Western Cumbria gives you the best of both worlds, access to St Bees Head Heritage Coast, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also the starting point of the Alfred Wainwrights famous Coast to Coast walk, as well as access to the Lake District National Park with an abundance of fells and lakes within a short drive. These modern apartments feature all the design elements you would expect from a 21st century holiday cottage. A lot of thought and care has gone into creating the perfect holiday experience with guest comfort top of the list of priorities.
The Byres Tethera is a first floor apartment which is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing break. With underfloor heating throughout it’s warm and cosy feel is just perfect after a day of exploring this beautiful part of the world. Its open plan living, kitchen and dining area offer a very convenient layout. Finished to a good standard the contemporary look and feel of this holiday cottage is evident as soon as you walk in. The double bedroom complete with TV is spacious with plenty of storage for your belongings. The bathroom has been finished to a good standard and features a modern shower cubicle.
The properties benefit from being only ¾ mile from a beautiful sandy beach which is perfect for a breath of fresh air and also good for exercising your four-legged friends. Dogs are welcome to come and stay and there is plenty of good walks locally. The centre of St Bees has an excellent selection of local pubs and restaurants and if you want to leave the car behind you can take the train to many local towns. St Bees station, a number of pubs, restaurants and the local convenience store are all within 200 yards of the property. The famous St Bees priory, dating back to the 11th century is well worth a visit and can be reached within a 5-minute walk. If you like outdoor adventure, including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and you are only a 10-mile drive from the Lake District National Park, your nearest lake is Ennerdale which is regarded as one of the most unspoilt and natural parts of the Lake District. It is teaming with wildlife including buzzards, red squirrels and osprey to name a few. If you want to climb the highest mountain in England you can reach Wasdale Head in just 18 miles, which gives you the shortest route to the summit of Scafell Pike. Or why not take a trip on the La’al Ratty which is a miniature steam railway along the South West Coast. For golfers, St Bees offers an excellent 9-hole links course. Beach ¾ mile. Shop 160 yards, pub 50 yards and restaurant 100 yards.
The Byres Tethera can be booked together with The Byres Tan (ref UK1372) and The Byres Methera (ref UK1374) to accommodate up to 7 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Wastwater Lake
- Muncaster Castle
- Church of St Olaf
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (20)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful property in a beautiful area, close to the coast & western Lakes. The property had everything we needed, we had fabulous weather & we enjoyed sitting outside in the comfy seating area provided after a day of seeing the sights. St.Bees Head, Ennerdale Lake, Cockermouth.We enjoyed eating out at the Manor Inn & The BakeHouse situated right by the gorgeous St. Bees Beach.We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. On our way home we stopped at Ravenglass for a journey on the narrow gauge steam train, it was amazing .
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Confirmed Guest
I am slightly biased as I was brought up in Egremont. I love St Bees, my favourite beach in the world. We have stayed here 4 times; it is well-resourced accommodation, with a great shower and a clean kitchen. It's big enough to bring our 2 Labradors
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Confirmed Guest
We had stayed at this accommodation a few years ago and really rated it but this time there were issues needing addressed. The heat is overpowering from the underfloor heating that we didn't have on. The sofa is past it's sell by date.- So uncomfortable. The mixer tap in the kitchen is broken and the water is scorching - no warning sign of this. You could hardly ever get cold water from it. We had to buy bottled water. The cupboard door on the fridge is broken and you had to lift the door to close the fridge. Just tired needing upgrade. All this said it is very central and spotlessly clean. Probably wouldn't go back. Stairs to enterance very steep also. You couldn't go here if you had walking issues.