Alauna View

About this property

Alauna View is a lovely ground-floor apartment resting in the coastal town of Maryport, Cumbria. Close to local amenities and attractions, this abode is ideal for a couple looking to explore the coast and countryside of Cumbria. Park off-road and be welcomed into an opulent apartment, boasting tasteful décor and coordinated soft furnishings, and a light and airy open-plan living space. The kitchen houses stylish white cupboards with wooden work tops and provides a good selection of amenities to cater to your culinary needs. Pop open a bottle of fizz and enjoy your heart-warming meal at the breakfast bar, ideal for a romantic meal for two. When the evening rolls around, make your way over to the sleek sitting area, where leather sofas provide you and your significant other a space to put your feet up and relax, either switching on the Smart TV, or reflecting on your day. Freshen up in the contemporary shower room, before retiring to the king-size bedroom, decorated with sea-themed artwork. Maryport is a delightful location resting on the coast of Cumbria, offering a great selection of amenities and attractions, beginning with a whole host of convenience stores for your holiday essentials, as well as cafes, restaurants, and pubs. Options include The Lifeboat Inn, Portobello Wood Fired and Maryport Tandoori. Guests can walk beside the River Ellen, explore local wildlife at the Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport, or spend a day beside the sea, picnicking and paddling along the beach. For a taste of history, visit the Senhouse Roman Museum, Alauna Carvetiorum Roman Fort, or try out a game of golf at the local club. The property is close to the fantastic lake District National Park, where there are ample opportunities to hike through the scenery, try out watersports, and even spend an afternoon rock climbing or relaxing on a lake cruise at Windermere. Spend an afternoon at Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve, or embark on one of the many local walks, including those at Scafell Pike, Skiddaw, Grasmoor and Ullswater. All of this and so much more with an opulent stay at Alauna View.

Maryport entered the history books nearly 2000 years ago when the Romans arrived, and has continued to flourish to this day. The town boasts a fine deep water harbour and modern marina, a bustling shopping centre, the new Wave Centre, links golf course, beautiful Georgian houses, award-winning Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maritime Museum and the Senhouse Roman Museum. The Solway Coast is a superb area for walking and cycling along the Cumbria Coastal Way running right along the coastline, and excellent birdwatching opportunities are also available. Within a short drive are the many attractions and glorious landscape of the Lake District, while the Solway Firth is just a stone’s throw. The dramatic coastal route south to Ravenglass and beyond is one of the more scenic and peaceful journeys in the UK, while to the north, Carlisle, Northumbria and the borders of Scotland are just a short drive. The nearby market town of Cockermouth is famous as the birthplace of both William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) with Wordsworth's Georgian family home now a popular visitor attraction owned by the National Trust. An historic area, with beautiful scenery and superb walking in the northern lakes around Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water, Crummock Water, Buttermere, Loweswater, Wast Water and Derwent Water.

Accommodation

Ground-floor apartment.

One king-size bedroom.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 1 car.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.5 miles.