Guests say
The Admiral's Home in Whitehaven receives high praise for its stunning renovation, luxurious touches, and suitability for large groups. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and attentive hosts. Its central location is convenient for local amenities and the Lake District, though some mention traffic noise. Overall, the property is celebrated for creating memorable stays.
Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, with one review highlighting how clean the house was for their stay. No negative comments about cleanliness suggest a high standard is maintained.
The central location is appreciated for its convenience to shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as proximity to the Lake District. However, some guests note traffic noise and seagulls, which slightly affects the score.
Reviews frequently mention comfortable beds and a well-set-up house for large groups, indicating a high level of comfort. The presence of a hot tub adds to the comfort factor.
The property boasts a variety of facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and a hot tub. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, such as a toilet seat and door handles needing attention, which slightly lowers the score.
Guests speak highly of the hosts' attentiveness and the welcome pack of goodies, reflecting thoughtfulness. It is politely noted that while gifts are mentioned, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ideally positioned in the delightful coastal town of Whitehaven, and a short short drive to in the Lake District National Park, The Admiral’s Home a stunning, newly-refurbished eight-bedroom property is the perfect base for your next getaway in Cumbria. Cross the threshold into your new abode, ready to kick back and relax in the inviting sitting room, well-adorned with a large sofa and Smart TV so you and your loved ones can enjoy movie nights or play games until the night rolls in. In the well-equipped kitchen, allow the budding chef to rustle up culinary delights before settling down at the dining table to tuck in over a cold bottle of fizz; alternatively, if the weather permits, why not venture outside to saviour an alfresco feast in amongst your lovely surroundings, perhaps a barbecue or spend an evening in the hot tub, unwinding and stargazing into the night.
Why not indulge a long soak or warm shower in one of several stunning bathroom or shower rooms, ready to curl up in your chosen bedroom; comprising of either super-king-sizes, king-sizes or single beds, each are elegantly-finished with their own blend of antique, bespoke and contemporary furnishings so you can experience a touch of luxury. If you can tear yourself away, head into the centre of Whitehaven where you can delight in a relaxing stroll around the Marina or enjoy a coastal walk while watching the sunset over the Irish Sea, the town offers light entertainment in the evenings as well. A day at the beach is also on the cards if the weather permits, with the superb Whitehaven beach located only a short walk from your doorstep or the award-winning St. Bees Beach resting just a scenic drive away. Both offer the perfect spot to paddle the shores or simply soak up the sun.
Take part in the Coast to Coast Cycle challenge or practise your swing at Whitehaven Golf Club, which resides only a short distance away. Alternatively, you can travel to the Lake District National Park, with all its delights to offer including Scale Force Waterfall, Windermere and Ullswater, as well as the challenging peaks of Scafell Pile and Helvellyn, if you’re seeking something a little more strenuous.
For all of this and so much more, secure your stay at The Admiral’s Home.
The West Cumbrian town of Whitehaven is situated on the coast between the sparkling sea and the Lakeland Fells. It was one of the first ‘planned’ towns in England and today can boast almost 250 Listed Georgian buildings and some beautiful parks and gardens. Today the town’s harbour is a designated conservation area and visitors can learn about the town’s history at the excellent Beacon Heritage Centre. The surrounding coastline has much to offer, not least its old smugglers villages, such as Ravenglass, and the red sandstone cliffs of pretty St Bees - now the start of Wainwright’s famous “Coast to Coast” Walk. Meanwhile inland you can enjoy the tranquillity of the Western lakes: Ennerdale, Loweswater, Crummock, Buttermere and Wastwater. Ennerdale is perhaps the most peaceful of all the lakes, with no public roads running along its National Trust owned shoreline.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Eight bedrooms, five bathrooms: 1 x super-king-size with freestanding bath, 2 x super-king-size, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 3 x second-floor twin,1 x second-floor single.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen/diner, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and two dishwashers.
Dining room, sitting room, snug
Central heating.
Smart TV, Netflix and high speed WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available on request.
Welcome basket included.
Parking permits available for 2 cars, 2 further car parking spaces can be made available on request.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome (no access to library).
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, hot tub, furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: There are spiral staircases throughout the property, please take care.
Nearby points of interest
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Wastwater Lake
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (11)
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Faiza
Lovely house and location.
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Janice
Plenty of space for 14 of us. Nice to have a separate dining room to all be able to sit at the table for dinner. The hot tub was an added bonus. The children loved it and didnât want to leave! Lovely welcome pack was gratefully received. Owner was in contact before visit, would certainly recommend Admirals Home.
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Melanie
It was very centrally located in Whitehaven which was convenient for accessing the amenities but also close to the Lake District for day trips. We loved walking the dogs locally and further afield and there was lots to entertain kids , teens and older members of the family. The property itself worked well for us as a party of 10. We loved the kitchen with direct access to a safe garden for kids/dogs and the hot tub was a lovely luxury that we very much enjoyed. The hosts were lovely with a very warm welcome and immediately attentive to the couple of small issues we had shortly after arrival. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. We did find that there was quite a lot of noise overnight- the front of the property is on a main road so there was traffic noise and the seagulls were very noisy at the back, but this was easily rectified by using ear plugs! And although the description of the property mentions lots of stairs, it doesnât make clear that the âground floorâ bedroom also involves having to climb 6/7 stairs. This was fine for us, but wouldnât work for anyone with significant mobility issues who expected a ground floor bedroom on the same level as the living space. Likewise, there were 5 toilets across the property (only one on the top level which could accommodate 8 people). As a party of 10, this was fine for us, but I would imagine could have been tricky if the house was fully occupied! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay- thank you!