Keeping The Light

This home really is one of a kind. Ideal for nature lovers, this cottage stands beside a lighthouse in the heart of the South Walney Nature Reserve at the southern tip of Cumbria. Staying here, you’re surrounded by wildlife, with sea views as well as those of the nature reserve. At high tide, you may spot grey seals bobbing off the coast. Using the handy bird-watching guidebooks and binoculars at the cottage, you’ll have the chance to spot birds like willow warblers, sandwich terns and eider ducks. The cottage has a cosy, contemporary feel. Everything you need for your stay has been thought of, so you can focus on relaxing and making the most of your unique home-from-home. We love the log burner – after a day spent out in the fresh air, it’s lovely to curl up beside the fire with a glass of wine. You don’t even need to leave the cottage to enjoy the setting, as the views are incredible, especially at sunrise and sunset. Home truths: *There are off-road spaces for up to two cars here *This home is accessed via a mile of bumpy track – we recommend bringing a car with high clearance *Your host can provide a high chair for little ones for free on request *For those with reduced mobility, there are ground-floor bedrooms and a bathroom here – the kitchen and living space are on the first floor though *Bedroom three has zip-and-link twin beds so can be set up as a king-size bed if preferred – just let your host know when you book *There is no access to the beach here – this is a nature reserve so there are restrictions on where you can walk