Seaview a cosy cottage (AONB) Nr The Lake District

Please note as of April 2024 only 2 rooms sleeping 4 will be available. Beautiful Traditional Cottage Recently refurbished by new owners! Set in the small peaceful village of Storth (AONB) by the tidal river Kent Estuary, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The Cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodlands or just walk a few hundred yards out of the door and you can walk for miles along the beach. The space Beautiful traditional cottage With wood burning stove/fire in the lounge plus full gas central heating, this cottage is very cosy. It has lots of charm, traditional style range cooker and wooden/stone floors. Has a fully equipped kitchen dishwasher etc. and washing machine in the small utility room. It is ideally situated for country walks in this designated area of outstanding natural beauty and the sea front is only 250 yards away. The small village of Storth occupies a pleasant position on the estuary of the River Kent, and is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The name Storth derives from the old Norse word meaning 'a woody place'. In the seventeenth century, Storth was a small hamlet with a few scattered farms in the outlying area. The main industries in the area were sheep farming, fishing and the gathering of cockles and mussels. Storth Sea Bank was built about 1776 along the lower part of the Kent Estuary. The Kent Estuary is a haven for bird life, green shanks, golden plovers, mergansers and goosanders, oyster catchers and lapwings can all be seen along its shores. There are some great walks near by - Beetham fairy steps is a lovely walk from the cottage, Arnside Knott with its stunning views of Morecambe bay and the lake district mountains with Arnside Tower Keep behind. Or you can walk through the grounds of the beautiful Dallam Tower Estate. With beautiful views all around this designated area of outstanding natural beauty there is much to see and enjoy just walking out of the door you can be in beautiful woodlands or walk along the stunning sands to Arnside and Silverdale. Guest access Guests have access to and use of the whole house, except one bedroom as of April 2024 - please make yourself at home. The bathroom is on the 1st floor and has two steps down to it Other things to note The cottage has a wood burning fire. Discounts may be available for longer holidays please enquire. During the school holidays we prefer full week bookings however i will consider early short term bookings. Dogs are only allowed downstairs in the property additional charge will be applied if they are taken upstairs. No charging of electric vehicles. Please note we have a smart TV capable of watching Netflix & Amazon prime etc but this will require your own login to be able to use.