The Byres Methera

ID: S1361738

  • Bedrooms 1
  • ・ Sleeps 2
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

The Byres Methera in St Bees receives high praise for its spotless cleanliness, well-equipped and cosy interiors, and excellent location close to the beach, local shops, and pubs. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly policy, friendly hosts, and thoughtful touches throughout the property. The proximity to the train station is seen as a bonus by most, and the accommodation is ideal for walkers and those exploring the Lake District. Some guests noted the apartment can be overly warm and mentioned minor issues with WiFi and shower lighting, but overall, the experience is overwhelmingly positive.

Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotless, clean, and well-maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.

Guests consistently praise the location for its proximity to the beach, local amenities, and walking routes, as well as easy access to the train station.

The apartment is described as warm, cosy, and comfortable, though several guests found it too hot at times and mentioned the mattress was a bit firm for their liking.

The property is well-equipped with kitchen appliances, parking, and thoughtful extras. Minor issues were noted with WiFi connectivity and shower lighting, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.

Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as complimentary wine, tea, coffee, toiletries, and cleaning products. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Perfectly placed for making the most of the Wainwrights’ Coast to Coast walk and exploring the beautiful Lake District National Park.. 14 steps to entrance.

All on the

First Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 32" Freeview TV

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher

Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Biomass underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Utility room with freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site).. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Situated right in the heart of St Bees, these expertly designed holiday apartments are housed in a lovingly restored barn, each with its own unique style. Each apartment has been finished to a very good standard with quality fixtures and fittings throughout and they are situated at the entrance to a working farm. This beautiful part of Western Cumbria gives you the best of both worlds, access to St Bees Head Heritage Coast, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also the starting point of the Alfred Wainwrights famous Coast to Coast walk, as well as access to the Lake District National Park with an abundance of fells and lakes within a short drive. These modern apartments feature all the design elements you would expect from a 21st century holiday cottage. A lot of thought and care has gone into creating the perfect holiday experience with guest comfort top of the list of priorities.

The Byres Methera is a first floor apartment which is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing break. With underfloor heating throughout it’s warm and cosy feel is just perfect after a day of exploring this beautiful part of the world. Its open plan living, kitchen and dining area offer a very convenient layout. Finished to a high standard the contemporary look and feel of this holiday cottage is evident as soon as you walk in. The bedroom with kingsize bed complete with TV is spacious with plenty of storage for your belongings. The bathroom has been finished to a good standard and features a modern shower cubicle.

The properties benefit from being only ¾ mile from a beautiful sandy beach which is perfect for a breath of fresh air and also good for exercising your four-legged friends. Dogs are welcome to come and stay and there is plenty of good walks locally. The centre of St Bees has an excellent selection of local pubs and restaurants and if you want to leave the car behind you can take the train to many local towns. St Bees station, a number of pubs, restaurants and the local convenience store are all within 200 yards of the property. The famous St Bees priory, dating back to the 11th century is well worth a visit and can be reached within a 5-minute walk. If you like outdoor adventure, including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and you are only a 10-mile drive from the Lake District National Park, your nearest lake is Ennerdale which is regarded as one of the most unspoilt and natural parts of the Lake District. It is teaming with wildlife including buzzards, red squirrels and osprey to name a few. If you want to climb the highest mountain in England you can reach Wasdale Head in just 18 miles, which gives you the shortest route to the summit of Scafell Pike. Or why not take a trip on the La’al Ratty which is a miniature steam railway along the South West Coast. For golfers, St Bees offers an excellent 9-hole links course. Beach ¾ mile. Shop 160 yards, pub 50 yards and restaurant 100 yards.

The Byres Methera can be booked together with The Byres Tan (ref UK1372) and The Byres Tethera (ref UK1373) to accommodate up to 7 guests.

Free WiFi

Only dogs allowed at the property.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Nearby points of interest

  • Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
  • Wastwater Lake

Reviews (23)

  • Robyn Kilbourne

    The owner greeted us on arrival and was really friendly and helpful, giving us some great suggestions for things to do and places to eat. We also took our two Labradors, so it was lovely that pets were welcome at no extra cost.The barn has been beautifully converted into apartments, and ours was lovely, clean, and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The only minor issue we had was that both TVs were quite slow, and we struggled to connect to Netflix and other streaming services in the evenings.The property is also right next to the train station, so this may be something to consider if you're a light sleeper. However, it didn’t bother us at all, and we both slept really well.There are two pubs just a few minutes’ walk away, along with a local shop, and the beach is around a 15-minute walk. We also enjoyed driving out to some of the nearby lakes.Overall, we really loved our stay and would definitely recommend it!

  • Confirmed Guest

    A great place to stay in the Western lakes. Ideal for C-2-C walk, Ennerdale Water etc. 20mins from beach. Local pubs - 2 mins away. Great host with a clean, well-equipped and roomy accommodation. Recommended!

  • Alyson Whitlock

    The accommodation was lovely and the hosts friendly and on site. St Bees whilst a charming village with good transport links. Its mainly for walkers however there are equally interesting places not too far away

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