Cherry Croft

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.

Cherry Croft is a charming, detached bungalow resting rurally in Bowness-on-Solway nr Kirkbride, Cumbria. In AONB. Countryside views. Ground-floor living. Port Carlisle 3.2 miles; Wigton 12 miles; Silloth 17.6 miles.

Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Wet room with shower, basin, and WC. Kitchen. Dining room/conservatory. Sitting room

Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Enclosed, wrap-around garden with lawn, patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 1 mile, estuary beach 0.1 mile. Note: Both ramp and step access to the exterior, suitable for those with limited mobility. Please Note, EV Charging is not allowed at the property, there are local charging points available for use.