Greenmantle

A solid 10/10.

We've stayed at several Sykes Cottages and this was our favourite. The views over the sea are stunning, the seabirds fascinating and the high tides awesome. We appreciated the silence. The cottage is so clean and comfortable. We slept really well. The kitchen had everything we needed and Silloth Co-op is well stocked. We got a strange look for asking for veggie sausages in Spar and were directed to the meat ones, but found them in the Co-op. We braved the strong winds to walk to Silloth where we found the excellent Balmoral Pub and Winters café. If motorbikes are your thing, we highly recommend a visit to Silloth Motorcycle Museum. We also took a drive out to Cockermouth and Maryport and a bus to and from Carlisle. No complaints at all. We had a wonderful stay and feel restored!

Lovely clean and spacious accommodation with a fabulous view!

The cottage had everything you need and was comfortable. Great communication from the owner.

We enjoyed our stay very much.

The location is lovely and the accommodation very comfortable. We were there for a particularly cold spell but were always warm enough

We've just had a wonderful week away in Greenmantle and can't recommend it enough.

The views from the windows at the back of the property are fantastic and the hosts even provide binoculars to make it even better. The cottage itself has everything you need for a comfortable stay and parking is just a few steps away from the front door. Just a word of warning about the speed bumps along the road to the property as some aren't marked but don't let that put you off going as once you know where they are it isn't a problem. Definitely a 10 out of 10 from us and hopefully we can return soon.

We stayed at Greenmantle over the Christmas week, and it was nothing short of magical.

The owner went above and beyond for us to source a high chair for our stay, and even put out some festive decorations. The place is spotlessly clean, the location is incredible and the beds incredibly comfortable. It was the perfect size for our family, and close to local amenities. The kitchen was very well stocked allowing us to cook a Christmas dinner with no issues. Overall, we could not fault our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book again!

Fantastic place in a stunning location.

Very warm and comfortable. A bigger TV, freezer (frost free) and washing machine would have made it perfect.

Lovely cottage with views to die for always changing as you look out the windows over the solway firth a bird watchers paradise lovely walks all around very helpful owners .

An excellent property with superb views of an ever changing sea.

The property had everything you need for your stay. The TV is a bit small but we just moved it closer. Skinburness is a quiet village on the entrance to the Solway Firth with no real amenities but is only 2 miles from Silloth which has most of what you need.

Loved this property so unique!

The photos didn't do it justice far more modern in person, great lay out and bigger than we expected! Everything we needed even an ice maker which was very welcome! Very nice comfortable linen. And a nice little welcome tray thanks Bev. Think our only thing was no direct outside access to the sea side a door and lower windows would of been even more amazing, totally understand why though when your that close to the edge of the sea!! You can walk round the building down a little Iver grown path to get round on the front we put our chairs through the bedroom window save carrying them round. Such a pretty courtyard very private off the beaten track. Go very slow driving down the lane. Mostly privately owned properties everyone very nice. Would highly recommend this property hopefully we will go back one day. Silloth only about a mile away with pretty much everything you need. Cafes, a couple of shops, pubs, chippy, the beach front and a nice grass area with plenty of space and benches for everyone. A very unique street very wide cobbled tree lined. ( very bumpy to drive on) but looked great.

Greenmantle is a beautiful place to stay.

The cleanliness of the property is excellent. I have already recommended Greenmantle to friends and family. We will definitely stay here again.

Listing it as a seaside property is a bit disingenuous as on that part of the coast only the very nimble can reach the beach, shingle, due to the armouring with very large boulders.

Cottage itself was comfy and warn and, with the caveat above would recommend it. Sykes Cottages: telling return bookees what to take - hand sanitiser! and to remember to leave the place clean is not necessary - annoying.

Genuinely stunning views right outside the window - even better than expected.

The house was so clean and we all felt so comfortable - the house has everything you could need. Parents and 2 young children - we have had such an amazing time. Would recommend. Would come back. The children will be talking about this for a long time. Thank you

A fabulous cottage, wonderful location, amazing views.

We didn't want for anything, the cottage is spacious, beds extremely comfortable, shower was hot and powerful, the sofa was also comfortable with a nice little corner for meals and a space outside for morning coffee. Would definitely recommend, if you want peace and quiet with endless views this is the place.

We had a perfect 4 night stay.

We were more than happy with Greenmantle. If you need to get away to relax and switch off this is the place. The beautiful surroundings give plenty opportunity for walks to blow them cob webs away. We found some lovely places to eat out but also enjoyed a takeaway. There are plenty of choices. We will definitely return at some point. A big thank you to Bev for making the stay stress free.

We had a wonderful 3 nights, quiet and peaceful stay with everything you need.

Outstanding views and a great walk to Silloth

A great spacious and comfortable property with plenty of room for two.

The listing didn't make a big play of the closeness and view over the estuary so we were rather gobsmacked by how wonderful that was. A bird-watchers paradise with the tide ebbing and flowing, different every time I looked out. Like being in my own personal bird hide all the time we were there.

The property is amazing, absolutely the best area, Silloth is a lovely place.

We had every intention of returning thats how great it was. Due to a few mistakes we made that is not an option. Would I recommend yes great place.

The property was lovely with fantastic views.

Its a shame there was only a fridge with no freezer, which would have been helpful. The only other downside was the WIFI which was very patchy and meant you couldn't watch anything for more than a few minutes before it went off, which is not too bad if you're staying in the summer but in October when the nights are cold and dark it would be nice to stay in and watch something without the WIFI dropping out all the time.

Amazing location, facilities absolutely loved it

Greenmantle is a beautiful holiday home with amazing views.

The cleanliness is excellent. Our family had a lovely, relaxing time and would love to come and stay again soon Alison

Greenmantle is in a unique location close to the sea.

The apartment is pristine and provides everything for a relaxing comfortable stay. Walking on the England Coastal Path is literally on the door step. We had a great time.

Well equipped kitchen, clean and comfortable property.

Great to have a dedicated parking space, visible from the property. The outstanding feature is the view across the Solway with the tide constantly ebbing and flowing. If you enjoy bird watching and coastal walks this is the place for you. Provision of information about the local area is excellent and the books by Scott and Buchan, plus others about the Wall etc is a nice touch. The tea, coffee, milk and granola bars also appreciated.

We would certainly recommend Greenmantle.

The accommodation is superb, very comfortable and clean and lovely and quiet. The view is wonderful with ever changing light. Just perfect. The owners great and a thoughtful gift of cake and milk on arrival. Thank you. We will be back for sure.

All loose carpets had to be rolled up and put to one side-trip hazard.

Warning of outside decorators would have been appreciated. Waffle towels were great. View especially sunsets quite exceptional.

The property was great.

Would stay again due to the location. Although they were other properties adjacent it was really as if they weren’t there. Peaceful place, with the sounds of the waves. A couple of things I would suggest is advice on the recycling bins, what goes where. Not really an issue though, just so it’s right. Great communication with the host. Thanks and see you again.

Lovely location.

Excellent for walking the coastal paths. Very well equipped, modern, stylish and comfortable. Some noise from the above apartment.

Beautiful accommodation with the most amazing views.

Enjoyed our 3 nights. Property immaculate and has all the facilities you would need. Loved our little break away will definitely recommend.

Greenmantle is a beautiful historic property right at the seas edge.

The facilities are top line and it’s a very comfortable place to stay. The Solway Firth is full of curlews and waders and the high tide comes almost to the window.. but the sea defence is secure. We had a great time. It’s very peaceful and Grune point is very atmospheric.

We had a lovely break at Greenmantle , amazing sunsets and great walks in beautiful surroundings.

Having local history books to read was a nice touch. Fab shower and towels, very comfortable bed , and there's plenty of room for clothes, even the carpets are lovely . I would recommend Greenmantle to anyone who enjoys quite relaxing holidays.

Extremely clean.

Nice to have tea, coffee and milk on arrival. Superb location.

Enjoyed our stay lovely property providing everything that you would need would definitely recommend

This apartment is fantastic, clean, cozy and well equipped it was a joy to stay in.

Set in a pleasant and quiet courtyard with unrestricted views of the Solway Firth across to Scotland. The owners are easy to deal with and responsive to messages. We could not have asked for somewhere better and hope to return again next year.

Greenmantle is a lovely apartment, and is clearly very well kept by the owners.

It was very clean when we arrived, and we had been left a little welcome pack including a chocolate cake. Views from the windows were exceptional, and it was easy to walk from the apartment along the coast. We look forward to going back.

Beautiful property in fabulous location.

Stunning views directly over the water, Scottish hills gorgeous sunsets. Particularly suited us as we like birdwatching, walking and respite from traffic noise. Owner checked in and was helpful without being intrusive. Neighbours in the longhouse very friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed walking into Silloth for coffee, chips and friendly locals, whilst the other way, space and wildness of Grune Point was so expansive. Can't wait to go back - to Greenmantle and the town. Rose and David

Beautiful place to stay!

Perfect for relaxing, walking and enjoying the local area. Although there's lots to see if your happy to travel a bit

We had a fantastic week staying at Greenmantle.

Great views and close enough to the lakes for day trips. We will be staying again in the future.

Fabulous cottage and very nice owners.

Sea views from 3 rooms and the sound of waves lulling you to sleep at night. Loved every minute

Really lovely apartment to stay at , clean and well maintained, everything you need cooking wise utensils ect.

Stunning views, If you like been close to the sea it is perfect, sound of wave's wonderful. Owner left us a lovely cake, milk, tea, coffee which was much appreciated.

The Greenmantle property was very comfortable, clean and inviting.

The lady I contacted was very helpful and she came across as very caring and made time to make us feel welcome. There was a lovely surprise of a cake when we arrived, and everything we needed was provided. It looked small from the outside but we were pleasantly surprised by the spacious rooms which were warm and inviting. I would recommend this property to anyone who enjoys having the seashore on their doorstep. Frances

Good contact from the owner, would highly recommend.

Great property with wonderful views, very clean and well equipped.

Lovely comfortable cottage next to the sea.

So clean and well equipped we wanted for nothing and felt at home within minutes. Thanks for the delicious cake.

We had a lovely stay at Greenmantle, this is a delightful property in a lovely setting.

The views from the lounge and bedroom windows are awesome, the property is comfortable and very tastefully furnished. On arrival at the property there was milk in the fridge, cake tea and coffee thanks to the owner Bev. We would love to visit the property again and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful retreat.

Greenmantle is a wonderful apartment, placed on the very edge of the shore overlooking the Solway Firth.

I would never tire of the view from all of the rear windows, out over the water to Scotland. It has all of the facilities to ensure that visitors have a perfect stay. It was comfortable, very clean (which we found very reassuring at a time when Covid cases are around 45,000 per day) and perfectly situated for all that we wanted to do. The walks straight out of the front door (north to Grune Point (c.1.5 miles) and south into Silloth (c.1.5 miles) ) are not taxing for a keen rambler, but offer the most wonderful views. Keswick, Derwent, Bassenthwaite and more are all in easy travelling distance. Storm Arwen arrived during our stay, but did nothing to dampen our spirits for this fabulous place - it merely changed the scenery for a few days. Our host was helpful and pleasant throughout, with good responses to messages. Thanks for a lovely stay Bev, we very hope to back at some point.

Had a lovely stay at greenmantle.

It was wonderful to view the sea shore and watch the birds feeding from the windows Excellent walks right from the doorstep. Superb base for the whole solway area. Would of liked a freezer in the kitchen, but the owner did explain why not, we manage OK anyway. We will be booking there again for sure.

Perfect place to unwind.

Greenmantle is clean, tidy and has wonderful views across the Solway. We enjoyed holiday very much.

Lovely apartment in a quiet location but not too far from Silloth town centre with nice walks nearby.

We really enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, there was no freezer or freezer compartment in the fridge preventing ice cold drinks and potential food storage during one of the hottest periods of this year. This prevented us from using wine coolers and our ice block for keeping picnic food cool. All glasses were plastic in which wine does not taste the same as in proper glasses. The television was very small for the size of the living room. These are the only 3 things which we would have preferred to be better and hardly detracted from our experience. However, other people, and certainly a small family with children, could need to be aware of this before they go.

This was a lovely 'escape' as Greenmantle is a comfortable, well equipped apartment right on the shore where the owners couldn't do enough.

. Being ground floor it has a small seating area to the rear and shared access (at the end of the building) to a small 'promenade' which overlooks a shingle/pebble beach. The location is scenic and extremely quiet - Silloth is about 2 miles away and if your going to walk on the beach you need good shoes. Just one thing to be aware of, is that there is no freezer of any size.

Greenmantle apartment is ideal for a relaxed holiday.

It's located in a very quiet spot, is well appointed and nicely decorated and benefits from an amazing view. We loved our short stay at Greenmantle!

A fantastic cottage.

, beautifully maintained. We were a little wary as there was no promotional photo of the kitchen, however we need not have been concerned as the kitchen was clean and modern and had everything we needed. The Satnav didn’t take us to quite the right place using the postcode, but fortunately I had previously walked it through on Google Street View. I was anxious that the Tesco delivery driver would find us, but he had been many times before apparently. The sunset views are the best I’ve ever experienced from a holiday cottage.

A lovely, well appointed house in a fantastic location.

A beautiful courtyard at the front and literally could not be any closer to the sea at the rear. We were also welcomed with milk, tea, coffee, and jam donuts. The owners were also nice enough to let us know there was no pressure on us to be out of the property by the stated check out time. The house has a lovely bathroom with a great shower, comfortable bedrooms (one double and one single), a great kitchen which had everything you could need and a very comfortable living room. The house was lovely and warm and very detailed instructions on things like how to operate the heating, recycling, rubbish disposal and wfi codes were provided. Highly recommended. Would definitely stay again

Very comfortable apartment in a spectacular location.

Thank you for a super holiday.

This is a wonderful place to get away from it all.

The silence is only broken by the bird calls(binoculars provided by owners). Great views from the sitting room and bedroom. We loved watching the changing skies. The mattress was a bit hard for our tastes and the shower screen still leaks but otherwise it is great.

The quiet location suited us and social distancing was not a problem!

Lovely solo retreat at this exceptionally well-equipped cosy cottage.

You couldn't be closer to the sea, with spectacular views across the Solway Firth (when the weather allowed). Really peaceful, batteries fully recharged, highly recommended for that 'get away from it all' feeling. Thanks

The property is situated at the end of a private road (very narrow) and sits beautifully on the coast.

If you’re looking for a total sense of peace you will not be disappointed.

The views of the Solway Firth are spectacular and the owner provides binoculars so you can enjoy the view even more.

Nothing is lacking in the property, and everything is top quality The complex is extremely quiet which is what we were looking for. Lack of local amenities would mean it would not suit anyone with small children though.

This property looked good online but upon arrival it was in a breathtaking location virtually on the rocks and beaches of the Solway Firth with uninterrupted outstanding views from the lounge and bedrooms out across the estuary to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway.

The facilities and décor of the apartment were impeccable and we wouldn't hesitate in staying there again for a real "get away from everything" break in a quiet and beautiful part of the UK with the Lakes, Scottish Borders, Cumbrian coast and Yorkshire Dales National Park all within easy reach.

The best holiday with really good accommodation,really peaceful with sea views from every room,highly recommended and will definitely go again.

Sainsburys deliver here so that's handy to know.

The location is amazing and Greenmantle provides comfortable accommodation with all the essentials.

Milk and doughnuts on arrival.was a lovely touch. We had a lovely break and would thoroughly recommend.

Teh only way to be closer to the sea than Greenmantle is to be one a boat!

The apartment is well presented and very comfortable, and the owner’s notes and recommendations were very useful. The apartment is a very practical base for exploring the Solway area. We enjoyed walking into Silloth and around Grune Point as well as venturing over to Keswick and visiting Holm Cultram Abbey.

This apartment was in an amazing location.

We loved the view of the beach and saw a porpoise in the sea! The apartment was much more spacious than we thought from the photographs. It was extremely clean and decorated beautifully. The owner was friendly and brought us doughnuts and milk.

If you enjoy comfortable, clean and quiet accommodation with suburb views , this is the place for you.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Greenmantle and have no hesitation in recommending it to others. As well as the cosy flat the area has great seaside walks and is also within easy reach of the Lakes, Caldbeck Fells and historic Carlisle.

A beautiful location on the Solway Firth.

Weather wasn’t kind to us due to storms, which was fine however there is not much to do aroundbouts when the weather is bad. If you want a very quiet and relaxing break then this is for you. Green mantle is comfortable and has all needs catered for. We would definitely return.

Lovely apartment,beautifully presented and maintained.

With basic food items provided too,so much more than other holiday lets I've been to,we had a great time and wished we could have stayed longer!

Very pleasing in all respects.

5 stars all round. Thoroughly recommend this accommodation.

We absolutely loved our stay in Greenmantle Cottage.

The landlady, Bev, was extremely helpful and had thought of almost everything as all the things we needed were already in the house. Bev also gave us doughnuts and bought us an extra frying pan when we suggested that it would be helpful for cooking for everyone. The cottage itself was very clean and beautifully decorated, with an incredible view of the sea. It was honestly one of the best places we have ever stayed on holiday. Thanks Bev!

Very warm welcome.

Immaculately presented, comfortable accommodation with wonderful outlook over the Solway to Scotland. Quiet, remote position with nice coastal walk into Silloth. Looking forward to visiting again.

Lovely presented cottage right by the sea.

Very comfortable and warm. Great for a peaceful getaway.