Villa Marina

About this property

Resting on the shores of Morecambe Bay is this spectacular property, Villa Marina, situated a short drive away from the bustling town of Barrow-in-Furness. This wonderful residence overlooks the coast and has been designed to bring together a group of family and friends to the south tip of Cumbria, where you will find a magnitude of amenities and attractions to suit all ages and tastes. After taking in the serenity of the stunning location, be welcomed into this brightly decorated accommodation, complete with carefully selected furnishings, quality features and breath-taking views from each room to enjoy. Here, you will be spoilt for choice by the sleeping accommodation that awaits you, with five well-presented bedrooms situated across both floors to choose from. Choose between a ground-floor double bedroom, a king-size double, a twin bedroom, a twin bedroom with breath-taking views and an en-suite, and finally, a king-size double bedroom with an en-suite, where you can dip into the Jacuzzi bath after a long day exploring. Look forward to spending sociable evenings within the open-plan living room, complete with a well-equipped kitchen, where you will find all the essentials to cater for yourselves during a week-long break. Relax into your evening with the sitting room, where the open fire gently fills the room with warmth during those chilly winter months, or venture up to the first-floor sitting room to sink into the plush leather sofas or throw open the patio doors to spend time on the balcony area. To the outside, you will find a superb garden area where you can choose to dine alfresco or wander down to the waters' edge to enjoy the coastal views further. If you can tear yourself away from this impressive base, venture to the Victorian town of Barrow-in-Furness, where you will find a selection of pubs and restaurants, as well as a choice of shops for picking up the essentials. Alternatively, venture to the historic market town of Ulverston, where you will find further amenities and the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world. Other attractions include the selection of glorious beaches on the coastline, the Furness Golf Club and the South Lakes Safari Zoo. Villa Marina is an elegantly-styled property for a group gathering to this corner of Cumbria.

A Victorian town with a proud heritage, Barrow-in-Furness is situated just where the Lakes meet the sea, at the south tip of Cumbria just to the north of Morecambe Bay. Influenced by the history of Britain’s shipbuilding, the town is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District Mountains and surrounded by glorious beaches, fantastic scenery and wonderful coastal walks. As the Furness peninsula’s main shopping town, there are a wealth of leisure and tourist attractions, with an excellent range of cafes, bars and nightlife.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms; 1 x king-size double with an en-suite Jacuzzi bath, separate walk-in shower, bidet, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x superking (set up as a twin) with en-suite with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Sitting room with open fire.

First-floor sitting room.

Utility.

Gas central heating and open fire.

Gas AGA, oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, TV and WiFi.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot provided.

Ample off-road parking and secure bike storage.

Garden with lawn area, patio area with hot tub, table and chairs and decked area.

Sorry, no smoking or pets allowed.

Pub within 0.6 mile, shop within 3.8 mile.

Note: Garden is not enclosed; children must be supervised at all times.

Note: No stag or hen parties.

Please Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £750.

The property is in an ideal and unique position to take advantage of the shared (with the property next door) launching slipway directly from the property, which is great for those who enjoy water sports, sailing, windsurfing or kayaking.There is also a sailing club on the island where guests can visit and use the facilities as day members.

Guests who bring their own equipment such as boats, kayaks, windsurfers can store safely on private car parking area on the property