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The Retreat

(Ref. 1147670)

Wigton, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • comfortable (5)
  • great (5)
  • bed (5)
  • problem (4)
  • coast (4)
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11 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely break in Wigton."

    The Retreat is perfect. Alison and Mark have done an amazing renovation on this property with great styling. Everything you could need. We had the BEST nights sleep EVER! I would be extremely greatful to learn what mattress is in the property so that I can get one for home! Thank you for letting us stay and we hope to revisit soon. X

    Reviewed by Deborah4.4★Aug 2025

  • "Great place, very well styled, and welcoming, even the bedroom which is often more practical than glamorous!"

    Ample room and more for 2 people and a dog! Very spacious rooms and a well equipped kitchen. We parked in the car park recommended 2 mins walk away with no problem. Very close to the High Street for all your shopping and meal requirements. Not an awful lot to do in the immediate vicinity but a great base for discovering the wider area, coast and Northern Lakes, an area we hadn’t visited before.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Everything you need for a short simple break in Cumbria ,the flat is very tastefully decorated and a very well equipped kitchen along with a comfy bed ."

    Reviewed by Derek4.7★Aug 2025

  • "Superb comfortable and very clean flat."

    Wigton is a great base for exploring Cumbrias fantastic walks. The flat was nicely decorated and very well kept.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are really pleased you had a comfortable stay. It is a great base for exploring, nice and quiet away from the busy tourist areas. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Absolutely loved the cottage it’s great to see an old building like that having been refurbished to a really terrific standard."

    It’s a nice quiet location for visiting the lovely areas on the Solway Coast. We would thoroughly recommend The Oddfellows Arms in Calderbeck for food it’s excellent and only 14 mins by car, and of course the Cottage.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, it’s alway good to have recommendations for eating out. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin5.0★Mar 2025

  • "This is our third time at the retreat, so really that speaks for itself!"

    Tbf we choose to stay here because it is very close and convenient when we visit family in Wigton, but we would not continue to come if it didn’t meet our expectations! It is comfortable, warm and clean, right in the town centre (but not noisy!) and only a short drive to the Lake District and the coast. The only downside is the lack of parking but there are car parks nearby. A parking permit is provided but we didn’t use it so we’re not sure if it can be used for overnight parking. Note to the owners, some info on this would be useful!) Also there is no outside space at all, which is not a problem for us but might be for others. All in all I highly recommend this property.

    Thank you again for your very encouraging feedback.I am glad it allows you to visit family without the stress of wondering where to stay and what it will be like! I agree at times the parking can be an issue, unfortunately this is completely out of our control. There is not a dedicated space for any of the properties. The parking permit is for local car parks in nearby towns for shopping etc, There is only one car park in the centre of Wigton you can park overnight which was around £4.80 when we had to use it last. There is some information in our folder, but since taking on the property last July we are also finding our feet. We aim to update the parking information when we go and stay next. Thanks again for your continued support. Kind regards Alison & Mark Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill5.0★Feb 2025

  • "This is our second time at The Retreat and no doubt it won’t be our last!"

    The apartment is beautiful and has everything you could need. We were there in mid-December and it was cosy and warm. The bed is very comfortable and the shower is hot, both very welcoming after walks in the beautiful Lake District or on the coast, which are each about half an hours drive away. We had no issues this time but last time when we had a problem the hosts were attentive and quickly got it sorted. The only issue is a lack of parking but that is just how it is on that particular street. A parking permit was provided. Highly recommended.

    Thank you for returning to The Retreat, we are always happy to help our guests as much as we can, to minimise any disruption to your well earned break. We are really happy you find it so cosy and comfortable. We look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill5.0★Dec 2024

  • "We had a great time, the accommodation was really clean and had everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday."

    Bed was comfortable, shower was great and Wigton itself is a lovely little place. We used two butchers and both supplied good quality chicken and sausages. Parking is on the road - we never had a problem and found a space every day when we returned from a day out. Only recommendation would be to have darker/blackout curtains in the bedroom but not a major problem . We loved all the finishing touches, from the magazines, nice hand wash, tissues and the biscuits and milk sachets.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are really happy you had a comfortable stay and had everything you needed. We pride ourselves on being able to create a home from home feel, so you are free to enjoy going out and about exploring the beautiful lakes. The town also has everything you need all within walking distance. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2024

  • "The apartment was very damp and smelly when we walked in on Thursday it did ..."

    The apartment was very damp and smelly when we walked in on Thursday it did improve slightly as the weekend went on we found a slug on the bedroom wall friday night as we went to bed so i took it outside so not a good thing to happen overall the property was very good but just the damp that put us off going again

    Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately the weather has dropped considerably in temperature and with heavy downpours of rain, we have not been able to adjust the heating temperature in time, the apartment was not occupied for several days prior to your arrival, and had not been kept warm. We have now rectified the heating times and duration. May I reassure you that there is not any damp in the apartment, as with very old buildings, there is no insulation and a change in temperature with lots of rain will make the building feel cold and damp very quickly, normally regulated by the heating.I can only apologise, however if you had called us we could have talked you through the heating controls. As there was only one isolated incident with the slug it is highly likely to have been brought in by the previous guests dog or walking boots. Older properties have their appealing charm but also bring their challenges you don’t find with modern architecture. Kind regards Alison & Mark Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin3.1★Sep 2024

  • "A very comfortable apartment ideally placed to visit the Lake District and the rest of Cumbria."

    Thank you for your kind review, it is indeed a great base to explore beautiful Cumbria. We would love to welcome you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Aug 2024

  • "The whole place was lovely, just want to mention that the front door key is a bit tricky!"

    You have to be very zen to make it work!

    Thank you so much for your feedback, we are really happy you enjoyed your stay. So glad you mentioned the door, we are there in a couple of weeks so will take a look at it, much appreciated. Update on front door- the lock has been changed and is now working fine. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2024

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Summary

  • Ground-floor apartment
  • One king-size bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room - with single Z bed if requested
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine
  • 1 x TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • On street parking or pay to park sites nearby
  • Pet friendly
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Please note that regrettably this property is not suitable for young children and infants

The property

Situated in the heart of the captivating market town of Wigton is The Retreat, a charming ground-floor apartment.

The Retreat is a lovely one-bedroom apartment in a Victorian terraced house perfect for a romantic getaway.

This property has the choice of on-street parking or permit parking in a car park close by.

The original wooden door welcomes you and upon entering you are greeted by original Minton floor tiles in the hallway as well as high ceiling arches.

Travel into the homely living/dining room and snuggle up in front of the TV and enjoy a romantic meal or drinks at the dining table.

Take advantage of the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare tasty treats or surprise your partner with a home-cooked meal.

As the evening draws to a close, head into the bedroom with stylish black furnishings and retire to the king-size bed.

There is also a bathroom with bath and shower over, idea for relaxing after a day of exploring.

The Retreat rests in the centre of Wigton just a short walk from local shops and a variety of pubs and restaurants, The Throstles Nest is the closest.

For more vibrant nightlife take a trip into Carlisle which has a plethora of bars to choose from such as Bar Solo and the Crescent Bar.

Carlisle is also a fantastic city to explore during the day, to brush up on its local history head to the medieval Carlisle Cathedral which does daily services, Carlisle Castle a 12th-century fortress, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life and Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

On sunny days take a scenic drive from the property to the Lake District which has an abundance of extraordinary walks and lakes to explore including Bassenthwaite Lake.

The Retreat is ideally located for a refreshing, romantic and memorable getaway for you and your loved one.

Where you’ll be staying

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WIGTON

Carlisle 12 miles; Keswick 20 miles.

A traditional Cumbrian market town with a charter granted in 1262, which still holds a market each Friday in the covered market hall, along with an open air car boot sale which is held at Silloth. Wigton is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, and also boasts a theatre, bowls, swimming, tennis and other sports. Lord Melvyn Bragg was a native of Wigton, and used the town (called Thurston in some of his writings) and the surrounding area as the setting for his novels including ‘A Time to Dance’. Located 18 miles from Penrith it is a good base for the attractions of the North Lakes, the cathedral city of Carlisle, 12 miles away, Keswick, just north of Derwentwater and close to Lake Bassenthwaite, and the natural beauty of the West Cumbrian Coast. Hadrian’s Wall is within 25 miles, while the Scottish Borders, and Gretna Green, are within easy reach.

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