Driftwood, Sandside
Driftwood is a fantastic semi-detached cottage, boasting estuary and far-reaching, panoramic views of the Lake District, in the hamlet of Sandside near Milnthorpe. The property has two bedrooms; a double and a twin, both with TVs, sleeping four guests. There is also a shower room and an open-plan living room with kitchen, dining and sitting room. Outside is off-road parking for two cars (please note there are steps leading down to the property from the driveway), a garden hut for bike storage and an enclosed front and rear garden, both with outdoor furniture. Driftwood is a well-placed cottage for exploring the Lake District National Park.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Saturday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Beach Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin with TV. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining and sitting room
This fantastic, semi-detached cottage offers panoramic views of the River Kent estuary and out to the Lake District, as far as The Old Man of Coniston and the Langdale Pikes, in the quiet Hamlet of Sandside, near Milnthopre, within the Arnside & Silverdale AONB. Driftwood is ideal for a couple or small family wanting to explore the surrounding and stunning countryside of the Arnside & Silverdale AONB,a s well as the Lake District National Park, which is visible from the property and around a 15-minute drive away. Enter the property into an open-plan living room, with a well-equipped kitchen combining lovely navy blue units with pale blue appliances, like the Swan fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster. Here you can cook delicious home-cooked meals to be enjoyed as a group at the dining table, while you make plans for your stay, before moving into the living room to relax on one of two sofas and enjoy watching the Smart TV, as well as enjoying the incredible estuary and Lake District views available. Upstairs are two bright and airy bedrooms; a double and a twin, each with a TV and fantastic views, as well as a shower room with walk-in shower and a heated towel rail for added comfort. Outside you will find off-road parking for two cars as well as an enclosed front garden with a lawn and patio area with furniture, ideal for sitting out with a morning tea or coffee and taking in your magical setting, along with a south-facing suntrap back garden with decking area and furniture. There is a fantastic pub at the end of the road and a resturant that overlooks the bay, while the centre of Storth is a short walk away. The South Lakeland village of Milnthorpe is just over a mile away, offering a supermarket, shops, bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as a weekly market in the square every Friday. Arnside & Silverdale AONB offers scenic walking trails through several nature reserves and the chance to observe a variety of wildlife, while the Lake District national Park is a 15-minute drive away. Head to Kendal, just nine miles away, with a choice of museums, an art gallery, a superb golf course, as well as the ruins of its 12th century castle, and don't forget to pick up some Kendal mint cake while you're there. The Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve, lake at Windermere, Grizedale Forest and many popular lakeland towns are all easily accessible from the cottage too. Driftwood is an idyllic base for a Lake District holiday.
The hamlet of Sandside is situated on the estuary of the River Kent, within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just outside of the market town of Milnthorpe. With beautiful walks from Sandside, the hamlet has a pub, which is believed to date back to 1671, along with the Kingfisher Restaurant. Close by is Milnthorpe, which was once an important medieval market town, where today you will find narrow lanes and historic buildings, along with a selection of shops and pubs.
Amenities & Facilities
Gas central heating. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Swan fridge/freezer, washer dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, 2 x TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars (please note there are steps leading down to the property from the driveway). Front enclosed lawn and patio garden with furniture. Rear enclosed decking with furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub food 2 miles.
Location Details
The hamlet of Sandside is situated on the estuary of the River Kent, within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just outside of the market town of Milnthorpe. With beautiful walks from Sandside, the hamlet has a pub, which is believed to date back to 1671, along with the Kingfisher Restaurant. Close by is Milnthorpe, which was once an important medieval market town, where today you will find narrow lanes and historic buildings, along with a selection of shops and pubs.
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Reviews
Lovely kitchen, great shower, comfy bed. Fantastic views. Parking tight for a large vehicle, you need to reverse in. First 3 steps down garden from parking there is no hand rail. Next 6 steps down, steep but with hand rail. Decor inside immaculate, lovely welcome gifts. The bottom 4 stairs twist and do not have a hand rail and are deeper than normal stairs. The leather settee is hard and the other settee is low. It would be better to have 2 chairs in the window so you could turn them to take in the fabulous views. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and the house was nice and warm at all times. Great TV and WiFi.
The property is very nice and maintained to a high degree with very good coordinated decor. Situated conveniently for Cumbria and the Lake District.
We have stayed at Driftwood twice now. With family in Silverdale and elsewhere in Lancashire, we travel and stay in the north often and try and book a cottage once or twice a year for an extended stay. We decided to stay here for two weeks at Christmas 2020, and had a lovely time. The owners got in touch to ask if we would like it decorated and of course we said yes, we had a three yo! However I never expected a large real tree! Plus Christmas trinkets on every shelf. Really made the stay feel wonderful and homely. On both stays we were grateful to receive wine and treats and complimentary nespresso. It was a very welcome stay, we were very lucky to get away with tier restrictions falling around us, but so very important for us to be able to see our family again through windows. I did manage to see my Grandma who passed away at the end of the trip, that opportunity was just so precious to me. The views from the bay were beautiful and peaceful and the cottage so homely so we decided to rebook the same cottage for our end April trip! Once more the cottage was pristine and peaceful! We knew the area was beautiful; but over the two trips we did discover a lot more than before, spending more time in Arnside than we usually do. It’s convenient for places like NT Sizergh, RSPB Leighton Moss, there is a deer park to walk through, the Safari Zoo is a great day out, it’s close to the Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway, is quite rightly an area of outstanding natural beauty in its own right (Arnside Knott, Pepperpot, Woodwell...) and it isn't too far to peak bag in the lakes. You’ll have a lovely time. Pics: The Bore from Arnside pier, a Sunset from the living room and a view of the front garden.
Just returned from four nights at this gem of a cottage. Beautifully kitted out and extremely clean. Lovely welcoming touches. Had some fantastic days out locally and further afield in Lakes which are in easy reach. Would definitely visit again! Highly recommended!
Driftwood is a treasure! We returned home refreshed by the beauty of Cumbria and the many comforts of this lovely home. The magnificent views are a joy-a living landscape of nature at its best. Do not miss this but not in Oct as we will be there !
Driftwood is a lovely property and has captivating views across the estuary. It was spotlessly clean and had lots of welcoming touches. We really liked the local area, especially Arnside and did a couple of stunning walks from there. Milnthorpe is also very close and has a good Booth’s supermarket. It is also easy to visit local visitor attractions such as Sizergh Castle and the foodie village of Cartmel.
Enjoyed an excellent week at Driftwood. The cottage is in a beautiful location with all the facilities you could wish for. Maintained to a high standard and 'spotless' . Views from the windows ever-changing and enjoyed even more with a nice glass of complimentary wine!
This was one of the best cottahes ive stayed in beautiful view from the living room window takes your breath away.Great location for visiting the lakes and a great place to relax lovely and clean definately will be back .
We loved our visit to Driftwood, & would highly recommend it to anyone. It was very tastefully decorated, spotless & well equipped-& the view from the rooms were stunning! The sunsets were amazing! We were able to cycle to the villages on either side, & also do some of the scenic walks locally. We went for a day to the lake district, where it was so busy & often without suitable places to stop and enjoy the view, we were so pleased to get back to Sandside!!! You'll not be disappointed if you stay here.
Stayed here for a week in august beautiful cottage spotlessly clean throughout would definitely stay here again
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