About this property
Tucked away on The Hill on the outskirts of Millom in Cumbria is Duddon View Cottage. This wonderful, end-of-terrace holiday home benefits from a fantastic location on the fringes of the Lake District National Park, a homely woodburning stove, raised garden with views over Duddon estuary and fells and two well-appointed bedrooms perfect for small families or friends looking to escape to the Lake District. After a fun-filled day in Cumbria, cross the threshold to warm your feet by the woodburning stove while the designated chef of the group whips up a hearty meal in the fully-equipped kitchen. Gather around the dining table to tuck in before stepping outside to soak up the last of the sun on the raised decking in the garden, on colder evenings snuggle up on the plush sofas for a film night on TV. Later, find the ground-floor shower room to freshen up ahead of catching your rest in the double or twin bedrooms. Duddon View Cottage lies a short drive from the centre of Millom where you will find local stores to help ease your self-catered stay and pubs including The Plough Inn or The Clock Tower Bar where you can treat your loved ones to delicious meals and evening drinks or drive up to Lake Coniston for the beautiful views. The coast can also be found in the town, on sunny days unwind on the expansive golden shores of Millom Beach where you can soak up the rays while the kids splash around in the sea. Take a scenic drive south to spend a full day at the South Lakes Safari Zoo, home to an array of animals including giraffes, rhinos, monkeys, and big cats; the whole family will love it! Those looking to explore the great outdoors can venture into the heart of the Lake District National Park to explore lake towns like Windermere where you can take to the lake with kayaks, paddle boards or just admire the breath-taking views from a boat, Ambleside and Grasmere are also well worth a visit. Adventure awaits at Duddon View Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 996905, together they sleep 12 guests.
The northern shores of the estuary that flows into the River Duddon are framed by this small coastal town on the southern edges of Lake District National Park. At the Millom Museum, you can learn about the town's history, and you can even see a replica of a drift mine, which was once used to extract iron ore for the town's steel mills. 'The Scutcher,' who used an iron bar and his own strength to halt the iron ore tubs, is memorialised by a statue in the town square. The writer Norman Nicholson, who once lived here, is honoured with a stained glass window in St. George's Church; nearby, the Holy Trinity Church features the peculiar "fish" window. The ruins of Millom Castle are worth exploring, and the nearby town of Haverigg boasts a Blue Flag beach, a restored lighthouse, and adventure playgrounds for kids. The 7-ton sculpture "Escape to Light," created by Josefina de Vasconcellos, can be found next to the Haverigg Inshore Rescue station as a tribute to the UK's Inshore Rescue Teams. South Lakes Safari Zoo, Black Combe for walks with breath-taking views, and Sandscale Haws, a National Nature Reserve with an outstanding dune habitat supporting a multitude of wildlife, are just a few of the attractions in the area. Lake District towns and villages like Grizedale, Ambleside, and Windermere are well worth exploring, as are the numerous hiking and biking trails in the region. Take a break and have some fun in Cumbria.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x Double bedroom, 1 x Twin bedroom.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Living/dining room with wood burning stove
Electric central heating.
Underfloor heating in kitchen and bathroom.
Kitchen with electric range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
TV.
Fuel and power inc rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Roadside parking available.
Rear, raised garden with lawn and decking.
1 small dog welcome.
no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 1 mile & beach 3.5 miles.
Reviews (5)
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Sarah
Front door could do with looking at as you have to really push hard to open and close it. On the whole was a lovely place
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Patricia
From the moment we arrived to the day we left we enjoyed staying there so much. Everything we needed was there waiting for us which allowed us to get out and visit the area especially the mountains and lakes. The one downside for us was the shower screen seal which does need replacing. Otherwise everything else was perfect -thanks!
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Megan
The living room area was cosy, we enjoyed playing games and watching TV at night. We had brought the fire stick in the hope of watching films in the evenings, but there was no WiFi. This wasn't a big deal as we had brought our own games to play. The kitchen is lovely, very clean and lots of room to store food. Washing up liquid, anti bac spray, tea-towels and sponges were provided. There is a beautiful view from the raised decking in the back garden however, we didn't get to spend much time out there with the rainy nights and all the walking we did in the day. Bathroom was clean, some toilet rolls were provided. Shower door was a bit broken at the bottom, but other reviews had said about the seal leaking, it didn't leak for us, but maybe the loose seal was the cause? The beds were really comfy, the first night we had the window open and the sound of the traffic woke me, but with windows shut it wasn't loud enough to wake. There are big wardrobes for storing clothes in both bedrooms. We would love to come back and would recommend this cottage. There's lots to see locally aswell as in the wider area by car. Thank you for the lovely dog friendly stay.