Mariner's Cottage is located on the sea front in the centre of Allonby, with open views across the Solway Firth to Scotland.  The cottage also has views across open countryside to the rear.  Allonby is a small coastal village on the uncommercialized west coast of Cumbria.  The magnificent Lake District National Park is a 20 - 30 minute, very scenic drive away.  Plenty of tourist attractions, sporting activities and other entertainment is within easy reach. Visitors can enjoy an almost empty beach - a cleanliness and safety winner - and also take advantage of windsurfing, fishing or just a stroll. The coastal towns of Maryport, and Whitehaven with their marinas lie to the south down the coast. The Victorian seaside village of Silloth with its excellent golf course, is only 10 minutes North of Allonby. The historic city of Carlisle with it's castle and attractive shopping centre is within easy driving distance. Inland from Allonby there are plenty of quiet country lanes, which can be explored, with many small villages. Pub meals are available in some of those nearby villages. Allonby is situated in a non-commercialized area, on the Solway coast. The magnificent Lake District National Park is within easy reach. Keswick is only 30 - 35 scenic miles away. On the way to Keswick, you will pass beautiful Bassenthwaite Water, famous for it's Ospreys. Their nest can be viewed from the Osprey viewing area situated on the North side of Bassenthwaite Water. With coast, countryside, lakes and hills, there is something for everyone, whatever the weather! Why not take a short break ? Ring Graham and Jackie for availablity on 01900 815 317