“Solway Cottage is located in the quiet village of Bowness-on-Solway; local amenities include one pub and the Wallsend tea room, which provided nice lunches and a good selection of cakes.”
The surrounding area is both beautiful and peaceful, and the cottage is probably the best place to appreciate this, as it has spectacular views over the water, with a lovely decked area out back with nice seating that lets you take full advantage. You can also walk straight down from the decking to the beach through a terraced garden; while well maintained, the stairs are quite steep in places, so not for those with mobility issues - although within the cottage access is all on one level. The accommodation itself was comfortable, and the hosts appear to have thought of all those little details - nice towels and toiletries in the bathrooms (there are two); plenty of cupboard space in the bedrooms, and a useful laundry area with washing machine and dryer. The kitchen was particularly well equipped, and the coffee machine was a bonus. Good selection of books and dvds to suit many tastes; and lots of information provided on local history, flora and fauna. The owners were very friendly and helpful; as was the bottle of milk, wine and chocolates in the fridge on our arrival - all the necessities! Fresh flowers added another welcoming touch. All in all, this was a lovely place to stay, and I'd be happy to return anytime.
