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Cherry Croft

bowness-on-solway, cumbria & the lake district
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • No pets

Description

Kirkbride 6.1 miles.

Cherry Croft is a superb, detached cottage located near Bowness-on-Solway near Wigton and Carlisle, on the edge of the Solway Coast.

If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing location with stunning, uninterrupted views stretching across the estuary to the Solway Firth and Scotland beyond, this cottage makes an ideal base for families and couples to enjoy this little-known corner of Cumbria.

There is an open plan living area, beautifully furnished and equipped leading to a conservatory/dining room, perfect to sit and enjoy the view and a lovely space for evening dining.

The cottage has two bedrooms, the master bedroom has a super king bed which can be unzipped to make two single beds, the second bedroom has a king-size bed with and ensuite shower room.

The main wet room is spacious and finished to a very high standard.

There is a large grassed garden to the front and a patio area and garden at the rear which is a real sun trap in the Summer.

The dramatic scenery is brought inside with large windows looking across the Solway Bay to the Scottish coast.

The cottage is situated on the coastal road, just yards from the salt marshes and the shore where in season you may observe the wonderful array of our coastal birds and wildlife.

From the kitchen and double bedroom there are views across to the RSPB Campfield Marsh site which has lovely boarded walks across Bowness Moss and a small visitor centre.

Cherry Croft is roughly a mile from the village of Bowness on Solway; the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail starts in the village, in the Summer regular walkers walk the wall; Cherry cottage would make a perfect start or end to this journey.

Bowness village has a very friendly pub and Bistro and a small café, offering great hospitality and good food.

The Bistro also offers a delivery takeaway menu; a rare treat in this rural location.

The Solway coast is an area is of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a National Heritage Site, ideal for walking and cycling, Hadrian's cycleway and the coastal cycleway go right past the cottage.

Bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy the local nature reserves with both Dumburgh Moss and the South Solway Mosses close by, and positioned right on the edge of the estuary at this Bowness-on-Solway cottage, you are already in a renowned World Ramsar site for marine birds.

Carlisle border city is steeped in history, you can explore the Castle, Cathedral and Tullie House (the local museum).

It is a short journey into Scotland to explore the Scottish Borders and a scenic drive to Keswick in the heart of the Lake District.

Cherry Cottage sits in beautiful Cumbrian location and is truly one of Britain's hidden gems.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Ground Floor Bedroom

What guests are saying

4.9
Based on 50 reviews
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A lovely cottage with lots of little extras, superb design a pleasure to stay there.

However one criticism the sofa is way past it sell by date very soft and lumpy not comfortable

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DavidOct 2026

This lovely bungalow had been fully renovated and refurbished to the highest degree.

The garden was beautifully kept and views lovely. We both have some mobility issues and it was so easy to live in, light and airy. The one small thing was that the lovely sofa was too low and too soft for us, but we managed with other chairs. We ate locally and no complaints at all. Quiet and peaceful, great to hear the birds. Next to the RSPB site. Already looking when we can return.

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TrevorAug 2026

Very good well equipped cottage finished to a high standard.

Quiet location close to RSPB nature reserve and overlooking Solway Firth. Good parking and tidy garden.

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JohnAug 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please note: Changeover days are Friday and Monday only, however the property owner is open to enquiries.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 11:00

  • Property ref

    1145565

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Not allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

  • Accessibility

    Ground floor

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