Guests say
Combe Cottage is a well-received holiday rental with guests praising its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful touches. The location is appreciated for its proximity to the beach and local amenities, such as the friendly Miner's Arms pub. While the kitchen size and parking are noted concerns, the overall experience is positive, with the cottage's charm and cleanliness being standout features.
Guests consistently note the property as extremely clean and well presented, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The cottage's location is praised for its closeness to the beach, local pub, and train station, although the lack of general shops in the village is mentioned.
The comfort of the cottage is well-regarded, with mentions of a comfortable lounge and beds, although one review suggests the second bedroom's beds are small and more suitable for children.
Facilities are generally good, including a dishwasher and dog bed, but some guests mention issues with heating, hot water, and limited kitchen space, suggesting room for improvement.
While reviews indicate that the owners have been considerate in providing a well-equipped and clean property, there are no specific mentions of gifts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Combe Cottage is a delightful, end-terrace cottage resting in the quiet quaint village of Silecroft, Cumbria. Enjoying views of the towering mountain of Black Combe and easy access to a range of the Lake District National Park's sights, and the coast; Combe Cottage is an idyllic setting for a couple or a family of four, including of course the family pet. When arriving at the property, you will be pleased to find on-street parking, and ample outside secure storage, before making your way to the lovely cottage. Head inside to be welcomed by the pleasant sitting room, where many evenings can be enjoyed with the family around the electric fire, whether that be curled up with one of many books, playing a variety of games, or enjoying a show on the Smart TV. When you're feeling peckish, make your way through the original slate floored dining room, to the kitchen, where you can rustle up home cooked meals with the handy appliances available, and having eaten it off the Cornishware by the dining room dresser and fireplace, pop any dishes in the dishwasher. As the day winds to a close, go upstairs to find two lovely bedrooms with new mattresses this season; one of which is a double with views of the mountain and the other being a twin, both with access to the modernised bathroom, where soothing soaks can be had amongst the bubbles. On sunny days, catch the rays in the back patio whilst your furry friend stretches their legs. You can easily travel to many good pubs, including the pretty village of Broughton in Furness that has many excellent eateries, or Brockwood Hall where you can eat and drink. A highly praised chef at The Punch Bowl at the Green known for his barbecues and steaks. Takeaway food and grocery delivery services, enjoy a walk down the beach for fish and chips at Haverigg.
Combe Cottage is within easy reach of the hiking trail up Black Combe, Silecroft Golf Club and Silecroft Beach; meaning you won't need to travel far to keep yourselves entertained! Murthwaite Green Trekking Centre, a fantastic riding centre, can be found around the corner from the cottage and offers an array of horseback opportunities, including rides along Silecroft Beach; the centre additionally offers a place for horses to stay, if you'd like to bring your own! There are also takeaway food and grocery delivery services, enjoy a walk down the beach for fish and chips at Haverigg.
Silecroft is an unspoilt west Cumbrian village that allows access to the whole west coast of Cumbria,
including popular family friendly tourist sites such as haunted Muncaster Castle, famous for its half term activities, especially Halloween, the largest concentration of spectacular mountain passes leading all over the lake district, The "Lil Ratty" miniature railway, the Roman fort at Hardnott and the beautiful Duddon Valley, beloved of William Wordsworth
with its many swim spots and picture perfect picnic sites, and of course England's deepest lake, smallest church and highest mountain all
easily reached for unforgettable holiday moments. With two local hacking
centres that ride along the beach, and the tiny railway station on your
doorstep you can leave the car behind and make special memories in these
wild open spaces.
Venture a short way to Millom, a coastal town hosting a range of amenities in one setting and scenic walks along the estuary. With so many sights to see and places to go up the Lake District coast, or over the mountain passes, or to the honey pots, including the heights of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn, the enchanting, wooded area of Grizedale, the waters of Coniston and Windermere, as well as the towns of Ulverston and Coniston,
There are many picturesque trails in the Millom area. Discover easy
walking trails for beginners and some harder routes for those more experienced, we even have child-friendly routes for your next family outing aswell. The Outer Barrier of the Hodbarrow Lagoon and Steel Green route takes you
from the town of Haverigg and along the breakwater past the new Hodbarrow
lighthouse to the RSPB nature reserve. From here, the walk takes you along
the shores of Hodbarrow Lagoon and back to town via Steel Green.
RSPB Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is a full day of exploration in itself, here
you'll hopefully catch a sighting of some Canada Geese, oystercatchers,
cormorants, shelduck, redshanks, lapwings, tufted duck and so much more.
throughout the journey you will see an abundance of wildflowers, with
views of the lake and out to the Irish Sea, a fantastic day out for anyone who loves nature.
Millom park is also a wonderful place for walkers to explore. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking but overall it has beautiful scenery that make the journey all more enjoyable.
Haverigg Beach is located only 5 minutes from the centre of Millom, a
Large collection of sand and dunes, a great place to go to for dog walking, there's even a play park for the little ones. We're not short on history here in Millom, We have numerous churches and
historic sites to visit, also Millom Heritage & Arts Centre is worth a visit where you can explore social history all relating
to Millom and nearby surrounding areas.
There is truly so much fun to be had here! Whisk your loved ones away for a stay to remember, choose Combe Cottage.
This little coastal village on the southern outskirts of the Lake District National Park frames the northern banks of the estuary that leads to the River Duddon. Millom Museum provides a glimpse into its past, with a reproduction of a drift mine paying homage to its iron and steel operations. Attractions in the area include the South Lakes Safari Zoo, Black Combe for scenic hikes, and Sandscale Haws, a National Nature Reserve with an amazing dune ecosystem that is home to a variety of species.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with electric fire.
Sitting room with electric fire
Oil central heating with two electric fires.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, WiFi, a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
On-street parking.
Enclosed back patio with furniture.
Secure storage with 2 adult bicycles and 2 scooters, to be used at own risk; please bring own helmets and other equipment.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There are steep stairs in the property that may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Nearby points of interest
- Muncaster Castle
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (6)
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Helen
It was very clean and well furnished. The lounge is very comfortable and the big dining table was great for family board games in the evenings. It's in a very handy location and is only a short drive to many different places including the beautiful nearby beaches. I would definitely recommend it and hopefully we will be back very soon.
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Pamela
The house is very well equipped, clean and nicely decorated and has plenty of space to spread out (apart from the kitchen which is rather on the small side. But it was adequate for 2 people and we ate out quite a lot anyway.) There is an unlimited supply of hot water and a good sized bathroom. Silecroft itself, is a lovely little village, if lacking in basic amenities such as a general shop. But again, that was not really a problem, having taken the most essential groceries with us. The local pub, the Miner's Arms, is a great place for a couple of drinks at the end of the day. Sadly they no longer do food. We loved the fact that we could walk to the train station in a minute and catch a train to one of the many stops further up the coast, such as Ravenglass and St Bees (or down to Millom etc). The Silecroft beach is just a few minutes drive away. Our dog loved it! As did we! Three miles of unspoilt, beautiful sand (when the tide goes out). We would definitely go again!
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W
Everything you need is at the cottage, well thought out. Lovely quite place. The only 2 problems was the heating was not on when we arrived, we didn't realise until the next morning as we came late due to traffic. No hot water in the morning. My husband got it on. The system is old, and could in the future do with updating, which I'm sure the owners are aware of. The only other problem was no bath mat when taking a shower. This is only because I had a bad accident in a hotel, and its a particular fear of mine. Regarding the parking, we got parked outside the door mostly, otherwise just down the street, it wasn't a hassle, don't understand what the fuss is about.